NON-DOT SAP COVID-19 Update

Dear Valued Client,

Re: COVID-19 and NON-DOT SAP Assessments Update – March 12, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, DriverCheck’s corporate partner, Essential OS is making the following temporary changes to NON-DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Assessments:

Effective immediately (March 12, 2020), all NON-DOT SAP cases will be provided through secure video link or telephone. 

This measure will reduce the need for our clinicians and clients to travel, and supports the Public Health Agency of Canada’s strategies of social distancing to help curtail this virus. These assessments are still conducted by our experts following the same SAP protocols, and the reports are still defensible if challenged by any stakeholders.  This recommendation applies to organizations following the Canadian Model, as approved by the organization.  

There will be NO CHANGE to DOT SAP Assessments as these will still be provided face-to-face, pending further guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.  

As of March 12, 2020 there are no service restrictions for clients that require face-to-face DOT Assessment. Essential OS will re-evaluate this temporary policy change in three weeks on April 2, 2020 and determine what is best to support our clinicians, clients, and communities.

To stay up-to-date with the most current COVID-19 information, please frequently visit our website for emerging details:   

www.DriverCheck.ca/covid-19-updates 

If you have any questions, please contact our Occupational Health Department at (800) 463-4310, option #5 or via email at medicals@DriverCheck.ca.  

Thank you in advance for your support and consideration at this time.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jonathan W. Davids, MD

Occupational Medicine Physician

Corporate Medical Director, DriverCheck Inc.