Drug Testing

Preface1 An Overview A Drug-Testing Policy A Drug-Testing Program Facilitating Drug Testing and Treatment Challenges to Drug-Testing Programs State and Local Legislation Federal Legislation Conclusion Appendix 1-A: Sample Certifications Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements2 Defining the Problem The Dimensions of Abuse Defining the Problem and the Employer's Needs Using a Drug Abuse Survey Identifying and Evaluating Resources Treatment Modalities Conclusion Appendix 2-A: A Sample Drug Abuse Survey3 Developing a Drug-Testing Policy Obtaining Input Drafting the Policy Final Policy Content Problematic Issues Conclusion Appendix 3-A: Sample Drug-Testing Policies Appendix 3-B: A Checklist for Drafting a Policy4 Educating Employees Initial Planning Basic Assumptions Responsibility, Authority, and Support A Planning Team Program Design Program Implementation Instructors Program Evaluation Program Revision Announcing the Policy Appendix 4-A: A Program Design Checklist Appendix 4-B: Drug-Testing Questions and Answers for Employees Appendix 4-C: Sample Policy Announcements and Acknowledgment Forms Appendix 4-D: Sample Drug Bulletins5 Training Supervisors The Nature of Learning The Transfer of Knowledge The Body of Knowledge The Principles of Supervision The Training Process Conclusion Appendix 5-A: Drug-Testing Questions and Answers for Supervisors Appendix 5-B: Sample Training Materials6 Implementing a Drug-Testing Program A Supervisor's Intervention Strategy Implementing an Employee Assistance Program Drug-Testing Situations Supplements to Drug Testing Sample Program Materials Appendix 6-A: Consent for Release of Information and Release of Information Memorandum Appendix 6-B: Drug-Testing Program Procedures Developed for a Municipality Appendix 6-C: Notice of Legal Drug Use Appendix 6-D: Guidelines for Supervisors at an Oil and Gas Company Appendix 6-E: Search Consent Appendix 6-F: Report of Performance or Behavior Incident Appendix 6-G: Questionnaire for Contractors Appendix 6-H: Alcohol- and Drug-Testing Standards for Contractors7 Collecting Specimens for Drug Testing The Collection Process Blind Proficiency Testing Delay in Collecting a Specimen Split Specimens On-Site Screening of Specimens Appendix 7-A: Sample Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Appendix 7-B: Sample Consent Forms Appendix 7-C: Disclosure of Medication and Ingested Substances Appendix 7-D: Consent and Waiver8 Understanding the Drug-Testing Program Urinalysis Hair Analysis Some Testing Concepts Defenses Against a Positive Result Laboratory Certification Conclusion9 Drug Testing in the Federal Workplace Executive Order 12564 Section 503 of Public Law 100-73 Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs Agency Plans Cutoff Levels Reporting of Test Results Confidentiality Employee Assistance Programs The Medical Review Officer Drug-Testing Programs of the Department of Transportation ConclusionAppendix A: Executive Order 12564: A Drug-Free Federal WorkplaceAppendix B: Section 503, Public Law 100-73Appendix C: Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988Appendix D: Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing ProgramsBibliographySelected GlossaryIndex