Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-Duties and Responsibilities of the MRO

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the duties and responsibilities of the MRO (Medical Review Officer) in drug testing programs. The MRO is described as a gatekeeper between various actors involved in the drug testing process. The key role of the MRO is to make a verification decision based on the confirmed positive result from the laboratory. The MRO will then communicate the decision to the employer, which could be negative, positive, canceled, or a refusal to test. The video also outlines the different actors involved, such as the employer, donor, collection site, and laboratory, and highlights the need for an MRO assistant to help with administrative tasks. The MRO's responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting results, conducting interviews with donors, assessing safety risks, and reporting concerns to employers. The video stresses the importance of documentation, proper procedures, and adherence to regulations. Additional resources, such as MRO competencies and forthcoming modules, are mentioned.

Keywords

MRO

drug testing programs

verification decision

employer communication

actors involved

documentation