Fitness for Duty Evaluation

Agency Section NumberSection V – Human Resources
Agency/DivisionNC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
Policy Effective Date 2004-04-01T09:25:00-05:00
Policy Revision Date(s)2003-07-01
Policy Original Effective Date2000-07-24 09:25:00
Policy File Pol5_SB_Fitness4D.pdf


Policy Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) divisions/facilities/schools a means of obtaining a specialized evaluation to determine an employee’s medical or psychological fitness to perform their essential job functions. The evaluation is a means to address extraordinary situations where an employee may pose a hazard or risk to themselves or others in the workplace.