Last updated Oct 10, 2020 at 4:41AM | 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...
Last updated Jun 24, 2020 at 4:53AM | 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...
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...
Last updated Mar 9, 2020 at 5:35PM | Published on Oct 28, 2016 | DOT Exams, Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers
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 &...
