POLICY • EDUCATION • TESTING • SUPPORT
Build a Safer, More Consistent Workplace
A well-designed drug-free workplace program gives employers a clear and fair process for preventing, addressing and documenting substance-use concerns. MedScreens helps companies establish practical programs that fit their workforce and testing needs.
Program Support
- Written policy guidance
- Employee and supervisor education
- Testing-program design
- Random-program coordination
- Documentation and ongoing support
WHY IT MATTERS
A Program Creates Clarity Before a Problem Occurs
A consistent program helps employees understand expectations and gives supervisors a defined process to follow when testing or other action is needed.
Promote Safety
Support a safer environment for employees, customers and the public.
Improve Consistency
Apply written procedures more fairly across the organization.
Strengthen Documentation
Maintain clearer records of policies, training and testing events.
Reduce Confusion
Give managers a clear response plan before an incident occurs.
THE FIVE CORE COMPONENTS
What a Drug-Free Workplace Program Should Address
Written Policy
Define prohibited conduct, testing situations, procedures, consequences and confidentiality.
Employee Education
Explain the policy, testing expectations and available assistance resources.
Supervisor Training
Prepare supervisors to follow the policy and document reasonable-suspicion concerns.
Assistance Resources
Identify employee assistance, evaluation or referral resources when appropriate.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Establish consistent testing procedures based on policy and applicable requirements.
COMMON TESTING SITUATIONS
Your Policy Should Explain When Testing May Occur
The testing situations that apply depend on the employer, written policy, applicable law and any DOT or other regulatory requirements.
Pre-Employment
Testing required before an applicant begins covered work.
Random
Neutral selections administered under the employer’s program.
Post-Accident
Testing after qualifying workplace or vehicle incidents.
Reasonable Suspicion
Testing based on specific, documented observations.
Return-to-Duty & Follow-Up
Testing required under an applicable DOT or company process.
Other Policy-Based Testing
Additional testing permitted by the written policy and applicable law.
HOW MEDSCREENS HELPS
From Program Planning to Ongoing Testing
Review Your Needs
We discuss your workforce, industry, locations and testing goals.
Structure the Program
We help identify appropriate policy and program components.
Set Up Testing
Testing services and random-program management are coordinated as needed.
Provide Support
Our team assists with testing coordination, records and program questions.
Need a Drug-Free Workplace Program?
Call MedScreens to discuss a new program, update an existing program or coordinate the testing services your policy requires.