Last week OSHA sent another “Hazard Alert” letter to an employer regarding their practice of using on-site EMT’s to provide care to employees. In this case, OSHA is again asserting that the EMT’s are performing duties outside their certifications and the purpose of the EMT’s is to avoid recording injuries.
Medical care must be provided or supervised by a healthcare provider licensed to practice independently, per New Jersey State law. EMTs do not practice independently, and X specifically states that the OMRs, although all licensed EMTs, are not practicing under their licenses. Review of the “X Associate Care Policy” states that the OMRs are required to maintain their EMT licenses/certifications, but also states that “X is not licensed by the Department of Health, therefore OMRs are not able to function under the full capacity of their licensure/certification.” XX personnel were providing medical care beyond what is allowed by their licensing and certification without the supervision of a board certified qualified medical professional licensed to practice independently.
CLICK HERE to see this January 6, 2016 Hazard Alert Letter
CLICK HERE to see the Citations for Failure to Record Injuries/Illnesses