Does DISA offer COVID-19 Testing?
Yes, DISA does offer COVID-19 testing. DISA will mail 10+ self-collect testing kits to the customer, then the employee will need to send their sample off to the laboratory for laboratory-based screening. Contact our sales team for more information.
Is being referred to occupational health a bad thing?
No, occupational health was designed to enhance workplace safety. Companies that follow best practices in occupational health can expect reduced risk and costs, enhanced employee performance and productivity, litigation avoidance, reduced employee turnover rates, and more.
Do employers have to follow occupational health recommendations?
Depending on the industry, some employers are required to abide by federal and state regulations and laws for workforce health and safety.
Does occupational health ask for medical records?
Depending on the industry and the specific job, an employee may be asked to undergo certain occupational health medical services to ensure that they are physically fit and capable of performing the tasks required of the job. In such circumstances, it may be necessary for occupational health physicians and licensed health care professionals (PLHCP) to ask for medical records to further evaluate and make a safe decision regarding any underlying health conditions an employee may have that could pose a risk while on the job. For example, an employee undergoing a CDL physical exam who has a positive medical history may require additional medical documentation such as labs, diagnostic testing, etc.