Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-06-17-2024_MRO

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In a question and answer session for medical review officers, various topics were discussed, including the use of medicinal cannabis in the workplace and the impact of the proposed rulemaking to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III drug. There was a discussion on the challenges faced by MROs in verifying drug test results and the criteria for petitioning to have a violation removed from the clearinghouse. The conversation also touched on the use of oral fluid testing for impairment post-accident, highlighting the lack of direct correlation between drug tests and impairment. The importance of sending comments to the public docket regarding the rescheduling of marijuana was emphasized, with concerns raised about the scientific justifications provided for the decision. Overall, the session covered various complex issues related to drug testing and regulatory changes in the medical and workplace settings.

Keywords

medical review officers

medicinal cannabis

workplace

proposed rulemaking

reschedule marijuana

Schedule III drug

drug test results

clearinghouse violation

oral fluid testing