CDME Module 1: Overview-October 25, 2016 (with MCSAC)

October 25, 2016 (with MCSAC)

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The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and the Medical Review Board (MRB) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) held a joint meeting on October 24-25, 2016, in Washington, DC. The meeting was open to the public and attended by various committee members, FMCSA and other governmental representatives, and other attendees from organizations related to motor carrier safety. <br /><br />During the meeting, several key topics were discussed and actions were taken. The committee discussed the update on driver health and wellness, particularly focusing on the development of a new website dedicated to health and wellness for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. They discussed marketing strategies, personalizing the website for users, and the need to differentiate it from existing programs. <br /><br />The committee also presented and discussed the revised recommendations on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They addressed conditions that disqualify a driver immediately and require referral for OSA diagnostic testing. There was a motion made to change a standard, which was eventually rejected, but the final report was adopted with an additional comment from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). The impact of these regulations on driver health, wellness, and safety was also evaluated.<br /><br />Furthermore, the committee talked about the implementation of OSA recommendations and their potential impact on current and future populations of drivers, such as the driver shortage and the cost of additional sleep studies. They emphasized the safety benefits and ancillary benefits of reducing comorbidities related to OSA. <br /><br />The meeting concluded with recommendations for the FMCSA to consider the impact of the regulations on driver shortage, safety, and the overall well-being of drivers. The agency was also encouraged to prove the benefits of the rule and consider its impact on the cost, health, wellness, and career of current and future drivers.<br /><br />Overall, the meeting provided updates and discussions on various issues related to motor carrier safety, particularly driver health and wellness and obstructive sleep apnea.

Keywords

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee

Medical Review Board

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

joint meeting

driver health and wellness

commercial motor vehicle drivers

obstructive sleep apnea

OSA recommendations

driver shortage

motor carrier safety