Drug Testing
jsolecki
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I returned to work this morning after an extended leave to attend a meeting that our safety manager had called. He indicated he would like for us to start doing drug screening for accidents on site. He had invited a multitude of employees to participate in the learning process of how to adminster a test.
This seems wrong to me. In fairness the intention is to do the initial screen here, and then if positive, a whole new test at a medical office.
But I don't think that we should have 10+ employees having the authority to adminster the drug test. I am thinking the Health and safety manager, me (HR Manager), and perhaps the safety technician (registered EMT).
Am I overreacting? Who should have access to this information? Big considerations for me, are positive test results for prescribed medications that are not the business of coworkers, as well as confidentiality and maybe even HIPPA concerns?
Thanks for your opinions...
This seems wrong to me. In fairness the intention is to do the initial screen here, and then if positive, a whole new test at a medical office.
But I don't think that we should have 10+ employees having the authority to adminster the drug test. I am thinking the Health and safety manager, me (HR Manager), and perhaps the safety technician (registered EMT).
Am I overreacting? Who should have access to this information? Big considerations for me, are positive test results for prescribed medications that are not the business of coworkers, as well as confidentiality and maybe even HIPPA concerns?
Thanks for your opinions...
Comments
Your first post! Welcome to the Forum. :welcome:
Sharon
PS: I don't think your concern is overreacting. In my opinion, drug screenings should be administered by trained medical personnel with results determined by a qualified medical laboratory. I would not be in favor of having such tests administered by HR or the Safety manager.
Good luck!
Nae