It is important to contact a Drug Testing Administrator and Provider such as IDTS, Inc. to assist you in the development and implementation of your Drug-Free Workplace Substance Abuse Policy and Program.
The purpose of substance abuse testing is to identify anyone who is on drugs. Such individuals produce extra medical and workman’s compensation costs, in addition to endangering the work place. Perhaps most significantly, we all need to help them because of the devastating impact on the family. IDTS, Inc. has developed best practices for defining policies and procedures surrounding substance abuse. Fundamentally, the substance abuse policy must include the following information and answer the questions posed below:
Purpose of program
Procedures
Type of testing (pre-employment and random, etc.)
Specific drugs tested for
Medical Review Officer role
Positive test result consequences
EAP and counseling providers and services (treatment & recovery)
Cost for these services (who pays?)
Termination procedures
Supervisory and employee substance abuse seminars
Additional considerations:
Do I test all current employees?
Having all necessary procedures and chain of custody forms in place.
Which specimen collection sites will be used, and their locations.
Employees’ understanding of new Drug-Free Workplace program and receipt of copy of same.
Target date for implementing program.
It is extremely important that a professionally certified Medical Review Officer be included in your program in order to properly evaluate all positive drug test results. Our experts are available to assist you in setting up your Drug-Free Workplace Policy and program. (All policies must be reviewed by an attorney prior to implementation.)
