We do random drug screening. This lowers our workers comp rate and I also think our insurance. We have a urgent care "doc in a box" that administers the program and it is truly random. We average about 16 random tests a year and the same person could be tested multiple times. Our facility only knows if the person tested positive after the sample is tested twice, and the MD at the testing place has had a meeting with the employee to see if there is any reason the test is positive. Only two people in our facility get the results. I don't think there is any reason why you couldn't do it unless you are unionized and the contract won't allow. We just had a drug free work-place this week and part of the program is yearly in-service. Hope this helps.
ann m schoeny crnac sem haven nursing and rehab 225 cleveland ave. milford, ohio 45150 (513) 248-1270 -----Original Message----- From: Holly McGran [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 11:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Off Topic: Drug Screens We do them prior to hire - but that is it. > -----Original Message----- > From: Kathy Archibald [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 10:37 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Off Topic: Drug Screens > > How many of our facilities do random drug screens. I am not talking about drug > screens for 'reasonable suspicion' but actual random drug screens monthly or > periodically. I would like to do this, but our HR person is hesitant because we are > a government, county-owned facility. > Kathy Archibald RN Living Center Supervisor > FAX 1-208-547-2790 > Voice 1-208-547-2771 > email [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Important Notice: This communication, including any attachments, may contain > information that may be confidential or privileged and is intended solely for the > entity or individual to whom it is addressed. If you are NOT the intended > recipient, you must delete this message and attachments and are hereby notified that > any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message is strictly prohibited. > Nothing in this email, including any attachment, is to be a legally binding > signature. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
