Fitness for Duty Evaluation
Agency Section Number | Section V – Human Resources |
Agency/Division | NC 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 Date | 2000-07-24 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.