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Personnel Policy Compendium
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Testing Procedures
Tests for employees will be conducted on work time.
Testers will be asked to identify prescription drugs currently taken and may be requested
to provide related information if testing is positive.
The most valid forms of tests known and available at time of testing will be used.
Testers will be licensed to perform this function.
Tests will be evaluated by a laboratory certified by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, National Institute of Drug Abuse or a similar body.
The testing procedure will contain appropriate controls in a chain of custody procedure for
personal specimens tested, to assure there is no tampering or mistake.
The level of drug usage which provides a positive result is that cited as under the
influence unless Commonwealth law will provide a different rate for that substance.
Positive test results are always confirmed and the employee is provided an opportunity to
explain.
Confirmed positive tests will result in the following.
applicants not being employed,
see Penalties section.
All drug tests and related records will be treated on a confidential basis and are
disclosed only on a clear need-to-know basis.
Treatment
_________________ has established a voluntary employee assistance program (EAP) to
help performance impaired/troubled employees. This program is available to rehabilitate
employees subject to substance abuse.
The EAP process involves the following.
diagnosis,
referral to appropriate provider(s) of rehabilitative services,
counseling,
treatment and
a hotline.
X-41