(A) To help ensure that employees are able to perform their duties safely, medical examinations may be required in certain job categories. After an offer has been made to an applicant entering a designated job category, a medical examination may be performed at the town’s expense by a health professional of the town’s choice. The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the exam and a satisfactory or negative drug test.
(B) After employment begins, employees may be required to submit to medical examinations for certain purposes during their period of employment with the town. The examination is intended to ensure that the employee continues to be physically able to perform the duties of his or her position. Such examples may include, but are not limited to: mandatory drug and alcohol testing, examination to assess eligibility for workers’ compensation or as required by occupational safety and health programs, and the like. The town will be responsible for all costs related to mandatory employee medical examinations as required.
(C) Information on an employee’s medical condition or history will be kept separate from other employee information and maintained confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Access to this information will be limited to those who have a legitimate need to know. Refer to Policy #214—Medical Information Privacy (§ 35.042) for additional information.
(Ord. 2020-26, passed 1-12-21)