Learn how best to use fitness-for-duty evaluations and how HR practices define the best approaches to avoid liability and additional problems.
Mental illness, if unaddressed, has the potential to disrupt not only lives but also our workplaces. Remote work and isolation have increased anxiety and substance abuse creating new challenges for many businesses. As these issues arise now and continue post-pandemic, knowing when it is appropriate to initiate an FDE is crucial. Learn the benefits and pitfalls of these evaluations, the fundamentals of how to use this tool, and how employment law, mental health standards, and HR practices define the best approaches to avoid liability and additional problems. Additionally, we will discuss the elements to be considered during the evaluations such as employee’s presenting problems, personality, race, gender identity, workplace issues or mental illness.Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe the differences between workplace violence assessments and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
- You will be able to discuss the standard of practice for initiating, supporting, and concluding this process.
- You will be able to explain how to enlist those who need to be involved, while underscoring risk management and legal concerns.
- You will be able to recognize how to prepare for an increase in the need for fitness-for-duty evaluations.
Agenda
When Might You Conduct a Fitness-For-Duty Evaluation?- When Are They Needed?
- What Are Best Practices, Guidelines and Procedures?
- How Do They Differ From Other Interventions?
- Who Are the Stakeholders That Are Likely to Be Involved?
- Establishing the Foundation for the Evaluation
- Obtaining the Information That Is Necessary to Arrive at a Fde Recommendation
- Awareness of Related Legal Considerations
- Appropriate and Thorough Interviews, Other Assessment Means
- Obtaining Informed Consent and Establishing Rapport With the Employee
- Additional Special Considerations Related to the Employer’s Concerns
- The Ravages of Isolation Including Loneliness and Substance Abuse
- Workplace Safety and Related Concerns
- What to Include in the Reported Findings?
- Reaching Workplace Consensus About the Next Steps
- Compassion, Concern, and Accountability
- Discussing Your Questions
Speaker(s)
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.Alliant International University
- Diplomate in forensic psychology, the American Board of Professional Psychology
- As an expert witness, speaker, and advisor, he has testified in court-martials and regulatory hearings for over three decades.
- Professor Emeritus at Alliant International University
- Mental health professional for the San Diego DA’s School Threat Assessment Team (STAT)
- Contact at 858-759-1848 or visit drglennlipson.com for more information
