Chief Executive Office RISK MANAGEMENT BRANCH Return To Work Unit
Civil Service Rule 9.07(B)
There are two types of reevaluations performed by CEO OHP Medical Psychological
A Medical Reevaluation is an independent assessment by a County physician to determine whether an employee’s medical condition may pose a direct threat of harm to self or others while performing either essential or non- essential duties Driving on County time Operating moving equipment
Sudden loss of consciousness episode, either on or off duty Sudden episode of confusion, either on or off duty Employee had their driver license temporarily suspended due to a medical condition Employee has poorly controlled sleep apnea as evidenced by sleepiness on the job
Medical Reevaluations can be requested even if: Employee has an open WC Claim However, the medical condition accepted by WC cannot be the same case for medical reevaluation Medical Reevaluations can be requested despite: Being returned to full duty by the WC system (so long as the WCAB has no jurisdiction on the claim) Being returned to full duty by the employee’s personal care provider Unrestricted licensure by DMV
When concerns first arise: Take immediate action Contact an OHP physician to discuss the case If OHP determines that a Medical reevaluation is warranted, prepare a written request: Employee’s information Full description of concerns Departmental contact’s information
Communicate the need for the evaluation to the employee (in writing is advised) Have employee sign a short consent statement to the reevaluation (attach to written request) If not possible, document employee’s verbal agreement If employee refuses, department may seek a formal CEO concurrence to administratively order the employee to undergo reevaluation Progressive discipline Departmental responsibility to take administrative action
Forward request for Medical Reevaluation to: Roberto Chavez, Chief Program Specialist Occupational Health Programs 3333 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA (213) Fax: (213)