CDME Module 1: Intro and Overview (2025)-Medical Review Board Meeting List

Medical Review Board Meeting List

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The Medical Review Board (MRB) meetings span from 2006 to 2023 and cover a wide range of topics concerning medical standards and safety regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers. <br /><br />Recent meetings have primarily focused on the development and discussion of the Medical Examiner Handbook, addressing medical issues such as seizure standards, vision exemptions, and non-insulin-treated diabetes mellitus. For instance, in 2023, a closed meeting was dedicated to the Medical Examiner Handbook. In 2022, topics such as the length of medical certification on safety and seizure standards were examined. <br /><br />In previous years, the MRB addressed various health-related recalls and exemptions impacting commercial drivers. In 2021, there was a discussion on CPAP machine recalls due to health risks. Other key subjects over the years include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), discussed multiple times from 2011 to 2016, reflecting its ongoing relevance.<br /><br />Further back, meetings often tackled broader topics within the commercial driving context, such as psychiatric disorders, chronic kidney disease, and various cardiovascular issues, underscoring the board’s comprehensive approach to driver health and safety. Discussions have also included diabetes management, especially concerning changes in standards, and implications of such conditions on road safety. <br /><br />Joint meetings with the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) have occasionally occurred, addressing overlapping issues like driver wellness, Schedule II medications, and controlled substances. <br /><br />Overall, the MRB meetings have consistently focused on enhancing the health standards and safety of commercial drivers, adapting to new challenges and medical findings as they emerge. Information and materials related to these meetings are available on the MRB's official website.

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