Common use of - Examining Physicians; Costs Clause in Contracts

- Examining Physicians; Costs. The physicians and/or other licensed medical providers relied upon by the Department in the administration of this policy shall be selected and employed by the Department. To minimize the delay in evaluating the employee, the Department shall have more than one physician and/or licensed medical personnel to conduct fitness for duty evaluations. The Department shall bear all costs associated with fitness for duty examinations required under this policy and all time required by such examinations shall be regarded as "work time" under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the provisions of this Collective Bargaining Agreement. Notwithstanding the fact that the Employer is paying for the cost of the exam, the relationship between the employee and the doctor shall be that of “doctor and patient” and shall be subject to all applicable federal and state laws governing the confidentiality of medical information.