What are the functions of the MRO?
The Medical Review Officer (MRO) has the responsibility of reviewing all tests and maintaining communications with the SAP as the SAP finds necessary to complete a comprehensive evaluation and develop a follow-up evaluation with recommendations. When can an employee return to safety sensitive duties? An employee who has violated one or more of the DOT regulations must receive a follow-up evaluation by the original SAP evaluator to be considered for return to duty status. If the evaluator finds him in compliance with the treatment recommendations and deems him appropriate for consideration for safety sensitive duty, a recommendation may be made to the employer for consideration. Only the SAP’s are prohibited from referring an employee to the SAP’s private practice or to a person or organization from which the SAP receives remuneration or to a person or organization in which the SAP has a financial interest. Follow-Up Evaluation: Before an employer can consider the employee for return to
