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Respirator Clearance
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| Price per clearance | $27 |
| Included physician review | • |
| HIPAA-compliant storage | • |
| Instant processing by algorithm | • |
| Proprietary expanded clearance form | • |
| Easy access to past clearances | • |
| Customizable email notifications | • |
| Login portal with your company logo | • |
| Real-time reporting | • |
| No monthly fee | • |
What is the VRC ?
Vest Respiratory Clearance - an OSHA form that medically clears employees to wear respirators in compliance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard. Our process is the simplest, quickest method of getting your team in medical compliance.
Vest Respiratory Clearance - an OSHA form that medically clears employees to wear respirators in compliance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard. Our process is the simplest, quickest method of getting your team in medical compliance.
Who needs to be cleared?
To be in compliance with OSHA regulations, any individual who wears a respirator on the job, even if the respirator is required for emergency use only.
To be in compliance with OSHA regulations, any individual who wears a respirator on the job, even if the respirator is required for emergency use only.
How does it work?
- Sign-in and fill out our proprietary form based on the OSHA questionnaire.
- Submit the form for instant review.
- If you pass, you are given a signed PDF on the spot. If further information is required, you will be contacted.
Goodbye paper forms, hello interactivity
Vest has developed a proprietary algorithm that allows your candidates to do more than just enter their medical information. Our online respirator clearance program will interact and respond to the information you provide, as you provide it. This means every candidate receives the same exact initial review, making our product the most consistent and compliant medical clearance on the market.
Vest has developed a proprietary algorithm that allows your candidates to do more than just enter their medical information. Our online respirator clearance program will interact and respond to the information you provide, as you provide it. This means every candidate receives the same exact initial review, making our product the most consistent and compliant medical clearance on the market.
When necessary, who reviews my VRC ?
This is up to your organization. Vest is fully capable of reviewing candidates. However, if you have your own physician or other licensed healthcare provider, your organization can conduct the reviews. Occupational Medicine clinics can benefit from this process as well.
This is up to your organization. Vest is fully capable of reviewing candidates. However, if you have your own physician or other licensed healthcare provider, your organization can conduct the reviews. Occupational Medicine clinics can benefit from this process as well.
Safety, Security, Dependability
The VRC meets and exceeds HIPAA policies on security. In addition, our system is accessible 24 hours a day, everyday. All of your data is encrypted, stored, and backed up. Whether you're looking for data from yesterday or five years ago, the information is at your fingertips.
The VRC meets and exceeds HIPAA policies on security. In addition, our system is accessible 24 hours a day, everyday. All of your data is encrypted, stored, and backed up. Whether you're looking for data from yesterday or five years ago, the information is at your fingertips.
Hablamos Español
The workplace is diverse. We are pleased to offer a fully functional version of our VRC in Spanish. Now you can get the same expedited service with your Spanish speaking employees.
The workplace is diverse. We are pleased to offer a fully functional version of our VRC in Spanish. Now you can get the same expedited service with your Spanish speaking employees.
No hidden fees
We have no affiliation with any clinics. We're not in the business of running up costs or delivering shocking invoices. We simply want to provide you with the best tools to conduct your business efficiently.
We have no affiliation with any clinics. We're not in the business of running up costs or delivering shocking invoices. We simply want to provide you with the best tools to conduct your business efficiently.
The Vest Respirator Clearance form (VRC) is an OSHA-mandated review that precedes respiratory fit testing and is a part of OSHA Regulation 1910.134 on Respiratory Protection.
Medical Direction
Electronic records, built to use
Vest's custom-made ePCR is tailored specifically to the needs of medical personnel in the field. Filling out a patient care report is a breeze with our guided setup and real-time progress bars. And like our Respirator Clearance program, compliance is guaranteed.
Vest's custom-made ePCR is tailored specifically to the needs of medical personnel in the field. Filling out a patient care report is a breeze with our guided setup and real-time progress bars. And like our Respirator Clearance program, compliance is guaranteed.
Hand-picked personnel
Our physicians directly oversee the selection and evaluation of every person we place in the field. With Vest, the field personnel have a direct relationship to the physician.
Our physicians directly oversee the selection and evaluation of every person we place in the field. With Vest, the field personnel have a direct relationship to the physician.
Global access for global needs
Cost-effective management of field resources is critical. To meet this challenge, our proprietary electronic medical record (ePCR) is integrated with a tool that allows us to manage ALL location-specific resources. This information is available to our physicians, whenever it's needed.
Cost-effective management of field resources is critical. To meet this challenge, our proprietary electronic medical record (ePCR) is integrated with a tool that allows us to manage ALL location-specific resources. This information is available to our physicians, whenever it's needed.
Our expertise tailored to you
Your company and work environment are unique. We will evaluate your needs and provide a set of medical guidelines to ensure a prompt, safe outcome for any medical concern.
Your company and work environment are unique. We will evaluate your needs and provide a set of medical guidelines to ensure a prompt, safe outcome for any medical concern.
Stock only what you need
Equipment and supply requirements are specific to each set of medical guidelines. These are tailored to meet the size and scope of each project and are then delivered to the worksite.
Equipment and supply requirements are specific to each set of medical guidelines. These are tailored to meet the size and scope of each project and are then delivered to the worksite.
Our Physicians
Kevin Rittger MD
Medical Director, President
Dr. Rittger is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and is an active staff physician at multiple hospitals including Brazosport Regional Medical Center, University of Texas Medical Branch, St. Joseph Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Hospital Orange.
After completing medical school in Milwaukee at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Rittger completed the Emergency Medicine Residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
In the mid 90's, Dr. Rittger implemented an internet-based, 'first-of-its-kind' Emergency Medical Services continuing education program. His program set an early standard for comprehensive content and ease of use. He sold the company in early 2000.
Around the same time, Dr. Rittger also began providing EMTs and Paramedics with Secorp and Entech as their remote medical director. He continues to work with them, along with other commercial services and the Galveston County and Houston area EMS.
Dr. Rittger is licensed in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota, Texas, Washington State, and Wyoming.
Adam Corley MD
Co - Medical Director
Dr. Adam Corley is a board certified emergency physician who has been practicing in the Houston and South Texas areas since 2004. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX.
Dr. Corley is the Medical Director for Emergency Services at Brazosport Regional Health System where he has also held various leadership positions including Chief of Staff in 2010. He also serves as the Medical Director for Lake Jackson EMS and Clute EMS and is active in the local EMS community.
Dr. Corley works with EmCare, a nationwide emergency services company, where he has been a Regional Medical Director for the West Division since 2007.
Anil Menon MD, MS
Co - Medical Director
Anil Menon is currently practicing emergency medicine and aerospace medicine with an interest in technology, telemedicine, wilderness medicine, and disaster care.
He graduated from Harvard University magna cum laude with highest honors in neurobiology, studied language in India the following year, and began medical school at Stanford University. At Stanford he earned an MS in mechanical engineering, completed his MD, and continued with a residence in emergency medicine and a fellowship in wilderness medicine. His work in remote medicine took him to Mount Everest base camp and Haiti's general hospital 4 days after the earthquake.
Currently, he is working at Memorial Hermann Hospital and completing a fellowship in aerospace medicine at UTMB/NASA. Dr. Menon has published several papers on technology development for medicine and written programs in multiple languages including C++ and JAVA.
Contact Us
Our Office
- Vest Safety Medical Services, LLC
- 2525 South Shore Blvd, Suite 309
- League City, Texas 77573
Phone Lines
- 281-538-9911 ( office )
- 281-538-9905 ( fax )
- 1-866-538-9911 ( toll free )
Email
- General Questions: info@vestmed.com
- Enrollment: enroll@vestmed.com