2015-583-E HR - Job Ready Services workplace fitness for duty and functional capacity testing

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DocuSign Envelope ID:6E9B5308-6677-4F2E-9268-29D6E1A4FD76 CONFIDENTIAL (Medical Risk, continued) The provider should explore the following situations and determine whether a direct threat exists: o When testing discloses a history of or the preseaco.of serious injury(ies)that would-be impacted by the performance of essential job functions. e When testing discloses a history of or presence of medical conditions that increase the likelihood of injury or illnesses through the performance of essential job functions. ' Here again,WorkSTEPS°recommends that the provider advise the employer to consider holding the decision in abeyance for a reasonable period of time. During this time,the employer should give the individual an opportunity to submit evidence (a second medical opinion,provided at the expense of the candidate)to dispute the test findings and/or to request any.reasonable accommodations that might enable him/her to safely and successfully perform the position sought. However,the employer may not be able to retain the position due to.work demands. The provider should offer to remain available to assist the employer if further testing or evaluation is needed. If the candidate provides information during the abeyance period and the position or a sirrilar position becomes available, the employer should consider the information in its overall assessment as to whether the candidate is qualified for the position sought. If the candidate does not provide any additional information during the abeyance period;presumably the employer would confirm that the offer has been rescinded based on the information obtained through the WorkSTEPSO test. IV. "Refer for-Additional Medical Clearance" (U pper.Quadrant Formats) WorkSTEPS©Upper Quadrant/Carpal Tunnel Evaluation software is designed to identify existing signs and symptoms of the hands and upper extremities that may indicate significant neurological and/or neuromusculat problems that present a significant risk of injury if the client is placed into a position that involves repetitive use of the upper�extremities. The result for an Upper Quadrant/Carpal Tunnel Basic 'Pest(no physical demand requirements identified) will no longer include the language"Not Capable".If the results indicate"Refer.for Additional Medical Clearance",then the provider should recommend that the employer consider holding the decision in abeyance for'a period of time(days). During this time, the employer should give the individual ari opportunity to seek additional medical clearance from the physician of their choice.The employer may specify that the physician be a specialist with direct knowledge of the affected area. The candidate should submit the additional information/medical clearance to the employer for review,and the employer should make their final placement decision based upon the best, objective medical evidence, considering whether or not the individual will be able to safely and successfully perform the position sought.