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I am wondering if any organizations have policies regarding who pays for medical services when a POSSIBLE exposure is being investigated. I am not referring to instances of obvious exposure (after a spill or a release) where OSHA requires that an employer provide medical consult; I am referring to all those investigations done (at least I do) when someone comes to me and complains that something at work made them sick or they get sick when the come to work, etc. In most cases, the employee has already decided what is making them sick (indoor air quality, mold, dust, etc) and it's up to me to rule these things out. I routinely refer employees for consults because I am not a doctor and I would like an occupational physician to speak to them about all the possibilities for feeling unwell. These doctor visits are generally not expensive but can, in some cases, get expensive when the oc doc decides to do some serious lab tests. And then the bills come and my budget won't cover them and it's a big surprise to the upper management that someone has to pay these bills. Any help, advice, or sympathy appreciated! Thank you, Rachel E. Harrington, MPH, CHMM Director - Environmental, Health, and Safety Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 3333 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 847-578-3420 LIFE IN DISCOVERY
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