FMCSA has issued a 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...
Last updated Feb 8, 2020 at 8:32AM | 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,...
Last updated Feb 1, 2020 at 8:35AM | 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...
Last updated Jul 20, 2018 at 6:57AM | 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...
MCSAC-MRB Votes to Approve The joint meeting of the MCSAC-MRB this week voted to approve the August, 2016 recommendations to FMCSA regarding screening and management of commercial drivers for obstructive sleep apnea. Medical Examiners &...
Screening for Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers In a previous post “Every 17″ Gets a Sleep Test,” we discussed how you really have to use a rational process to screen and refer drivers for sleep apnea testing. Here’s a recent comment from a driver to the FMCSA on the...
