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DOT drivers & CPAP Compliance Reports U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT, does not require sleep apnea testing for truck drivers. However, DOT does require that truck drivers get a medical examination in order to hold a CDL license. The medical examiner is the one who decides if a driver needs a sleep study in order to determine whether...
Effects of High Blood Pressure The strain on your heart caused by high blood pressure can cause your heart muscle to weaken and work less efficiently. High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood out to the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, contributes to hardening of the...
Designated Civil Surgeons Immigration medical examinations conducted inside the United States must be performed by a civil surgeon who has been designated by USCIS. PreventivePLUS is a U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) designated civil surgeon and is authorized to perform USCIS medical examinations. Form I-693 is used to report...
5 Things you can do to avoid any delays when going for your DOT Physical Exam 1) ID: Your valid driver’s license and /or other photo ID 2) SLEEP APNEA: Bring your most recent CPAP compliance report. Report must show at least 70% of usage. 3) GLASSES / HEARING AID: If...
As a part of the medical certification process for insulin treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) individuals, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that the Insulin Treated Diabetes Mellitus Assessment Form (ITDM), MCSA-5870, be completed by the ITDM individual’s Treating Clinician attesting that the individual has a stable insulin regimen and...
What Are Consortium/Third-Party Administrators? Consortium/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs) manage all, or part, of an employer's DOT drug and alcohol testing program, sometimes including maintaining required testing records. They perform tasks as agreed to by the employer to assist in implementing the drug and alcohol testing program and to help keep the...
5 Benefits of drug testing your employees on site? Time: Testing on site allows for employees to spend around 10 to 15 minutes of their day getting tested instead of taking the time out of their workday. Time and money: Testing on site also eliminates travel time, expenses and liability! Testing in...
Comprehensive physical exams, also known as executive physicals, typically include laboratory tests, chest x-rays, pulmonary function testing, audiograms, full body CAT scanning, EKGs, heart stress tests, vascular age tests, urinalysis, and mammograms or prostate exams depending on gender. At PreventivePLUS we offer the following services for Manager/Executive physicals. Physical...
What is a CPAP Machine Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) uses a machine to help a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway does not collapse when you breathe in. Who needs...
Become a Pilot Medical Certificate Requirements When do I need a medical certificate? You need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane, helicopter, gyroplane, or airship. We suggest you get your medical certificate before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you...
Snoring can make for a bad night’s sleep, for you and your bed mate. But if it happens because you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it’s a sign of a bigger problem. The condition raises your risk for other health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. It can even...
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a breathing-related sleep disorder that causes brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing can last at least 10 seconds or more and can occur up to 400 times a night. Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that often...
WHO NEEDS A DOT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION / MEDICAL CERTIFICATES The FMCSA (The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) / US Department of Transportation requires most drivers to get regular physicals in-order to make sure they can drive safely. If any of the following apply to you, you must get a DOT...
Why Should Companies Test for Drugs? Preventive PLUS provides a wide range of substance abuse programs and activities tailored to your unique work environment. Our programs are designed to consider a broad range of legal considerations, from handicap discrimination to invasion of privacy. Preventive PLUS will design, implement, and manage...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced a final rule revising federal regulations permitting individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to be qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Previously, individuals with ITDM were...