Drug Test for DOT Physical

Drug Test for DOT Physical

Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 4:55PM | Published on Oct 10, 2020 | DOT Exams, Drug Testing

“We have a provider who in the past worked in a facility that whenever a driver has a history of previous illegal substance abuse they gave them a drug screen (non dot) with every physical in order to certify. Today we had a driver that admitted to previous use...

FMCSA Issues Waiver for Commercial Driver Determinations and Certification

Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 4:55PM | Published on Mar 24, 2020 | DOT Exams

FMCSA has issued a Covid 19 waiver of certain regulations regarding commercial driver license holders. See the full waiver announcement here It is applicable to drivers whose medical certificates expire on or after March 1, 2020 and extends through June 30, 2020. Some...
Do Chiropractors Need a CLIA Waived Lab Certificate?

Do Chiropractors Need a CLIA Waived Lab Certificate?

Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 4:55PM | Published on Feb 7, 2020 | DOT Exams

I was at a chiropractic board meeting yesterday and one of the doctors stated that we all had to have a CLIA waiver to perform Dip Stix urine test in our office or to collect urine to send it out to a lab. I understand CLIA works with labs such as Quest, Lab Corp etc,...
How to Get on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

How to Get on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 4:55PM | Published on Sep 9, 2019 | DOT Exams

Story from a DOT medical examiner candidate having trouble passing the NRCME exam to get on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners: I have taken and FAILED the Medical Examiner Certification Test with a score of 68% X 2!!!! I am embarrassed beyond belief...
Do FMCSA Rules “trump” HIPAA?

Do FMCSA Rules “trump” HIPAA?

Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 4:55PM | Published on Nov 14, 2016 | DOT Exams

Driver with a Disqualifying condition – FMCSA vs. HIPAA Marie and Suzanne wonder: Q: Was wondering what action a health care organization should take if they become aware a DOT driver has a disqualifying condition and still driving. The driver sought urgent care...