Additional Health Services, Occupational Medicine Clinic

Pre-placement, initial and exit exams
Annual comprehensive physical exams consisting of: height and weight, clinical lab (hearing & vision tests), EKG and bloodwork, radiology and full physical exam by M.D.
Medical surveillance and medical certification for work-related health effects (noise, lead, etc.) as per regulatory requirements (respirator, HAZWOPR, etc.) or assessment of organizational need per Job Assessment Form
Tests for Personal Physicians (Clinical Laboratory Services):
Written requests from personal physicians for most non-emergency laboratory tests and electrocardiograms may be scheduled by calling the Clinic on extension 3670 or 3671. The best time to call or come to the Clinic to make arrangements for tests is between 8:15 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. (More...)
Medical Emergencies
Medical case management for occupational illness or injury (see also Injury Management section on SBMS)
Consultation for personal medical conditions
Fitness for Duty Evaluations
Management consultations

Evaluation, referral and follow-up (medical case management):
For occupational illness or injury (Workers' Compensation).

Health consultation:
For any health concerns or questions, call or visit the Clinic during regular work hours.

Medical emergencies: The Occupational Medicine Clinic is a employment-based specialty clinic, not an acute care facility. Referral or transport to a local clinic or hospital emergency room may be required when ill persons present to the Clinic.

Emergency assistance from the Fire Rescue group on site can be obtained at any time by calling the Laboratory's emergency extension 2222 or 911. During regular work hours the OMC will evaluate and may treat persons who present or are brought to the OMC for medical assistance. Referral or transport to a local hospital emergency room may be required at the discretion of the OMC physician. The OMC may request transport by the BNL ambulance according to established protocol. Note that intoxicated employees should never be allowed to drive themselves to OMC, and should be brought to OMC by their manager.

The OMC is not a designated acute care facility. Off-site ambulances and on-site emergencies which involve cases requiring immediate transport to a local hospital emergency will proceed directly to same. At times when the OMC is not in operation the Fire Rescue group is responsible for triage and transport of medical problems which arise on site. For persons who come to the OMC for assistance when the OMC is not open, a phone in the OMC entrance connects with Police Headquarters and is accessible at all times A sign clearly designates this phone and the procedure to follow to obtain medical assistance.

Management Consultations:
Supervisors may call the OMC nurses, physicians or EAP Manager for assistance with individual or group problems or for guidance in matters of health and safety including any concerns about the work environment. The OMC nurse can be reached at x3670 or patricia@bnl.gov and will direct calls to appropriate members of the OMC staff. Or the OMC manager may be contacted.

Consultation for personal medical conditions:
Employees with medical problems of a personal nature are referred to their personal physician for diagnosis and treatment. Note that OMC can provide symptomatic relief and guidance or referral, but cannot workup, treat or provide prescriptions.

MRO services: The OMC Manager is the Medical Review Officer (MRO) for BNL’s alcohol and drug testing program, in accordance with BNL policy and DOE requirements. The OMC’s role in this program includes testing, quality assurance, review and interpretation of tests results. Fitness for duty determinations may be required in connection with MRO services. The OMC has qualified MRO's available on staff. A description of the scope of the work and the training requirements for MRO's can be found at the Medical Review Officer Certification Council website.

Medical records: The OMC is responsible for the maintenance, encoding and storage of medical records in accordance with applicable policy. For information on medical confidentiality, please see the Medical Confidentiality web page.

Last Modified: April 22, 2008
Please forward all questions about this site to: Joseph Falco