300-17 Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing

Question 1

It is the policy of the Houston Police Department in accordance with City of Houston Executive Order No. 1-12, Amended Controlled Substance & Alcohol Abuse that employees shall not sell, purchase, provide, manufacture, possess, or ingest any controlled substance, whether on or off duty, unless the substance is _____or unless the normally prohibited behavior falls within the scope of the
employee’s duties in the course of fulfilling the police mission.

The Houston Police Department shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws or regulations creating or fostering a drugfree workplace.

Answer 1

used as and has been legally prescribed to the employee by a person licensed to do so

Question 2

All classified and civilian employees shall be subject to controlled substance and/or alcohol testing for any of the below listed categories as outlined in this General Order.

a.
Absent over _____ days

b.
_____

C.
Department of _____

d.
For _____

e.
Promotional

f.
Random

g.
_____incident

Answer 2

a.
Absent over 30 calendar days

b.
Assignment

C.
Department of Transportation

d.
For Cause

e.
Promotional

f.
Random

g.
Critical incident

Question 3

Alcohol.

Answer 3

The intoxicating agent in beverage alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or other low molecular weight alcohols including methyl alcohol but excluding isopropyl rubbing alcohol.

Question 4

Alcohol Use.

Answer 4

Ingestion of any beverage, mixture, or preparation containing alcohol, including medication or mouthwash.

Question 5

Collection Site.

Answer 5

A facility designated by the City of Houston to collect samples for controlled substance and/or alcohol testing.

Question 6

Controlled Substance.

Answer 6

An illegal drug and/or drug listed in the Controlled Substances Act. For HPD classified personnel, probationary employees, trainees at the Academy, and Academy applicants, controlled substances include exogenous steroids.

Question 7

Controlled Substance Screening/Testing.

Answer 7

A procedure to identify the presence of the metabolites of controlled substances or steroids in an employee’s system.

Question 8

Critical Incident.

For the purpose of this General Order, any of the following incidents that
occur while on or off duty.

a.
When an officer discharges a firearm that is…

b.
When an officer discharges a firearm while performing a law enforcement function, activity, or action whereby…

c.
When an employee while performing a law enforcement function responds to resistance by using force and the person who is the subject of that response…

d.
When an employee is involved in a crash while driving a City of Houston vehicle, a solo motorcycle, or a vehicle that is owned or leased by a governmental entity and the crash results in…

Answer 8

a.
When an officer discharges a firearm that is pointed towards a person, regardless of whether an injury is sustained.

b.
When an officer discharges a firearm while performing a law enforcement function, activity, or action whereby another person suffers an injury or death due to being struck by the officer’s bullet.

c.
When an employee while performing a law enforcement function responds to resistance by using force and the person who is the subject of that response dies in the custody of the Houston Police Department.

d.
When an employee is involved in a crash while driving a City of Houston vehicle, a solo motorcycle, or a vehicle that is owned or leased by a governmental entity and the crash results in a fatality or potentially fatal injury to any person involved in the crash.

Question 9

Dilute Sample.

Answer 9

A urine specimen for which the concentration has been reduced by the drinking of excess fluids or by other means.

Question 10

Evidential Breath Testing Device.

Answer 10

A device approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the evidential testing of breath and placed on NHTSA’s “Conforming Products List of Evidential Breath Measurement Devices.”

Question 11

Hair Test.

Answer 11

A screening/testing procedure using hair to identify the presence of metabolite(s)
that may be present after use of a controlled substance.

Question 12

Laboratory.

Answer 12

A testing facility certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) and authorized by the City of Houston to perform controlled substance
screening/testing.

Question 13

Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Answer 13

A licensed physician knowledgeable about substance abuse disorders and who is responsible for reviewing an employee’s laboratory results generated through the City’s controlled substance testing program.

The MRO determines, based on the employee’s medical history, other relevant biomedical information, the standards in the industry/profession, and City of Houston Executive Order No. 1-12 and/or Executive Order No. 1-32, COL Drivers Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Procedures, that the employee has a confirmed positive or negative test result for controlled substance(s) and/or alcohol.

Question 14

Reasonable Suspicion.

Answer 14

An articulable belief based on specific facts, reasonable inferences, or observations regarding the physical, behavioral, or performance indicators of alcohol or drug
use, including the employee’s speech, appearance, odors, actions, or performance.

Question 15

Referee Test.

Answer 15

A split sample test conducted to confirm the presence of a controlled substance
in a sample that has been determined positive by the City’s MRO.

The test is conducted on a portion of the employee’s original sample by a certified federal DHHS laboratory different from the laboratory conducting the original controlled substance test.

The referee test shall be performed at the expense of the employee.

Question 16

Safety Impact Position.

Answer 16

Employment positions involving safety-sensitive job duties which if performed with inattentiveness, errors in judgment, or diminished coordination, dexterity, or
composure may result in mistakes that could present a real and/or imminent threat to the personal health and safety of the employee, coworkers, and/or the public.

This generally includes, but is not limited to, positions held by employees who drive City vehicles or other motor-driven equipment, and may also include the positions of employees who drive their personal vehicles on City business.

A safety impact position also includes those employment positions with associated job duties that involve contact with or access to controlled substances, or that involve carrying or handling firearms.

Question 17

Split Sample Specimen.

Answer 17

Sample collection divided into two containers for testing and retesting purposes.

Question 18

Steroids.

Answer 18

Any organic or synthetic derivative of the hormone testosterone having properties of promoting growth and repair of the body at the cellular level.

All use of over-the-counter exogenous (developed or originating outside the body) steroids, non-United States market prescriptions for steroid preparations, and/or any other exogenous steroid like substances are strictly prohibited.

Question 19

PRIVACY IN TESTING

Employees shall follow instructions given by and cooperate with____

The procedures will not be designed to demean, embarrass, or cause _____to the employee being tested.

Extra street clothes, bags, briefcases, purses, and other containers shall not be…

Classified employees shall not be required to remove their _____ while in the collection area.

Answer 19

1) collection site personnel.

2) psychological discomfort

3) carried into the collection area.

4) firearm or duty belt

Question 20

CONFIDENTIALITY IN REPORTING

It is the responsibility of the _____ to ensure the employee is notified in a confidential and respectful manner of controlled substance and/or alcohol testing and that the employee’s name is kept _____.

Answer 20

1) notifying division commander

2) confidential

Question 21

CONFIDENTIALITY IN REPORTING

All controlled substance and/or alcohol testing information is _____.

Only those who need to know shall be informed of _____

Disclosure of test results to any other person, agency, or organization is prohibited unless…

All records relating to the taking of a controlled substance and/or alcohol test or the order to take a controlled substance and/or alcohol test shall be deemed confidential unless…

Answer 21

1) confidential

2) test results.

3) written authorization is obtained from the employee.

4) written authorization has been obtained from the employee.

Question 22

CONFIDENTIALITY IN REPORTING

The records may, however, be released if they become the subject of a _____, _____, or a _____.

All records relating to the taking of or ordering of a controlled substance and/or alcohol test shall be kept in a file separate from the_____

Answer 22

1) Civil Service Commission appeal

2) an administrative proceeding

3) judicial proceeding

4) employee’s personnel file.

Question 23

TESTING PROCEDURES

It is the responsibility of the _____ to ensure the proper controlled substance and/or alcohol testing forms are completed and given to the employee.

The employee shall sign the forms in the presence of the_____

After notification, the employee shall proceed immediately and directly to a designated collection site with the proper forms and approved identification to complete all the requirements of the controlled substance testing process.

All actions an employee takes once he or she has been notified to test shall be…

In no instance shall the period of time from notification to signing in at the collection site extend beyond _____.

Answer 23

1) division commander

2) division commander or commander’s designee.

3) toward completion of the collection and testing process.

4) two hours

Question 24

TESTING PROCEDURES

Once at the testing location, the employee shall provide the controlled substance testing forms to a collection site representative and display an _____

After testing, the employee shall ensure the specimen is sealed.

Documentation shall include a control number and the date and time the _____

Answer 24

1) approved identification.

2) specimen was collected.

Question 25

TESTING PROCEDURES

Approved identification includes only a…

If the employee arrives without one of the above forms of identification, a divisional supervisor shall…

The supervisor shall determine whether or not to _____ pursuant to departmental policies.

Answer 25

1) Texas driver license or Houston Police Department identification.

2) report to the collection site, show his identification and identify the employee.

3) initiate an investigation

Question 26

TESTING PROCEDURES

All employees submitting to a urine collection shall provide a _____.

In the event of a positive result, the split sample may be used for _____.

If an employee is unable to provide a urine specimen at the time of collection, the employee shall be required to comply with _____.

Should the collection site technician determine the employee does not have enough body hair to collect for testing, the employee shall be directed to…

Answer 26

1) split sample

2) referee testing

3) alternate hair testing

4) remain at the facility until such time as a urine sample can be provided.

Question 27

TESTING PROCEDURES

The testing procedure shall be a two-step process: an initial screening step and a _____.

The confirmation step shall be _____ from the initial screening test.

Up-to-date controlled substance and alcohol testing forms can be obtained from the _____.

Answer 27

1) confirmation step

2) technologically different

3) Inspections Division, Drug Testing Unit

Question 28

ABSENT OVER 30 CALENDAR DAYS TESTING

All classified employees and all civilian employees in safety impact positions, after an absence of over 30 calendar days, shall submit to a controlled substance test upon the…

Answer 28

employee’s first day returning to duty

Question 29

ABSENT OVER 30 CALENDAR DAYS TESTING

Procedure

The supervisor of an employee who has been absent over 30 calendar days shall at the start of the shift on the first day the employee returns to duty ensure the division drug testing coordinator or representative provides the employee the…

Answer 29

drug testing forms and instructs the employee to report directly to the collection site, present the testing forms, and submit to the testing.

Question 30

ASSIGNMENT TESTING

As a condition of transfer, any officer selected for transfer to the Vice Division, Narcotics Division, Criminal Intelligence Division, Gang Division, Major Offenders Division, or Tactical Operations Division shall be subject to a controlled substance test.

In addition, assignment testing is required for officers applying for a _____per General Order 300-02, Transfer of Classified Employees.

Answer 30

proactive investigative assignment

Question 31

ASSIGNMENT TESTING

The test will be given after the officer has been selected. However, prior to being approved for transfer, an officer may withdraw the application without being…

In these situations officers shall not be allowed to…

An officer’s decision to withdraw the application shall NOT be the basis for an
_____.

Answer 31

1) subject to a controlled substance test based on assignment.

2) transfer to the new assignment

3) Internal Affairs Division (IAD) investigation

Question 32

ASSIGNMENT TESTING

Civilian employees must pass a controlled substance test before transferring to a _____ position in the department.

Answer 32

safety impact

Question 33

ASSIGNMENT TESTING

Procedure

The division commander of the receiving division shall notify the employee he must report for and pass a controlled substance test before _____.

The employee shall obtain and complete all required forms, report to the collection site, present the testing forms, and _____.

Answer 33

1) transferring to the division

2) submit to the testing

Question 34

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Employees in positions that require a commercial driver license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and controlled substance testing as mandated by the _____ and in accordance with…

Answer 34

1) United States Department of Transportation (DOT)

2) City of Houston Executive Order No. 1-32, COL Drivers Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Procedures.

Question 35

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

When a crash occurs involving a City vehicle driven by an employee in the employee’s capacity as a commercial operator, the employee shall be subject to testing if any of the following occurs:

a.
There is a _____.

b.
An injury is _____

c.
A citation is issued to the employee for a _____

d.
A vehicle is required to be _____.

Answer 35

a.
There is a fatality.

b.
An injury is treated away from the scene.

c.
A citation is issued to the employee for a moving violation.

d.
A vehicle is required to be towed from the scene.

Question 36

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

a.
The employee shall complete the required _____ available from the affected employee’s division or the HPD Drug Testing Unit.

The employee shall then report directly to the collection site, present the testing forms, and _____.

Answer 36

1) DOT Regulated Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing form

2) submit to the testing

Question 37

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

b.
An alcohol test shall be administered first when…

Answer 37

both alcohol and controlled substance tests are required.

Question 38

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

c.
If the employee has not submitted to an alcohol test within _____ following a crash, the supervisor shall document stating the reason a test was not immediately administered for _____.

Answer 38

1) two hours

2) DOT reporting requirements

Question 39

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

d.
If an alcohol test has not been administered within_____ following a crash, all attempts for such test shall cease.

The supervisor shall document stating the reason a test was not administered within the _____.

Answer 39

1) eight hours

2) eight hours for DOT reporting requirements

Question 40

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

e.
If the employee has not submitted to a controlled substance test within _____ following a crash, attempts for such tests shall cease.

The supervisor shall document stating the reason a test was not administered within the…

Answer 40

1) 32 hours

2) 32 hours for DOT reporting requirements.

Question 41

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

f.
If the employee is involved in a non-fatality crash, and no citation is issued immediately at the scene, but is issued before eight hours have elapsed, both alcohol and controlled substance tests shall…

Answer 41

be given so long as the alcohol test can be given before eight hours have elapsed.

Question 42

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

g.
If a citation is issued after eight hours and before 32 hours after a crash, only the _____shall be given.

Answer 42

controlled substance test

Question 43

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

h.
If a citation is issued after 32 hours following a crash, _____ shall be given.

The supervisor shall document the date and time the citation was issued and the reason(s) the alcohol and/or controlled substance tests were not given within…

Answer 43

1) no test

2) eight or 32 hours of the crash for DOT reporting requirements

Question 44

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

i.
An employee who is subject to post-crash testing and fails to remain available for such testing shall be considered…

An employee subject to post-crash testing shall not consume alcohol for eight hours following a crash or until…

Answer 44

1) to have refused to submit to mandatory screening tests.

2) he or she submits to an alcohol test, whichever comes first.

Question 45

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to Department of Transportation testing shall be directed by the division commander to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a breath alcohol and urine specimen.

The site selected for these tests shall have an evidential breath testing device. The below procedures shall be followed:

j.
If the employee refuses to submit to a controlled substance and/or alcohol screening test,…

Answer 45

an investigation shall be pursued and the employee shall be relieved of duty immediately.

Question 46

FOR CAUSE TESTING

All For Cause testing of department personnel shall be conducted under the direction of _____.

All employees shall be subject to a controlled substance or alcohol test when _____ as outlined below.

Notification shall be made by either an on-scene supervisor, an IAD supervisor, or a_____.

Answer 46

1) IAD

2) reasonable suspicion indicates possible alcohol or drug use

3) supervisor in the employee’s chain of command

Question 47

FOR CAUSE TESTING

Reasonable Suspicion

Reasonable suspicion means an articulable belief based on specific facts and reasonable inferences drawn from those facts that an employee has engaged in alcohol use while on duty, drug abuse, or illegal drug use. Circumstances that constitute a basis for determining reasonable suspicion may include, but are not limited to:

a.
A pattern of _____

b.
Information provided by a _____

c.
Direct observations of _____

d.
Presence of the ____ of drug use (e.g., glassy or bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, poor coordination or reflexes)

e.
Violent or threatening ____

f.
_____or tardiness

g.
Unexplained loss of _____

h.
Post-_____

Answer 47

a.
A pattern of abnormal or erratic behavior

b.
Information provided by a reliable and credible source

c.
Direct observations of drug possession or use

d.
Presence of the physical symptoms of drug use (e.g., glassy or bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, poor coordination or reflexes)

e.
Violent or threatening behavior

f.
Absenteeism or tardiness

g.
Unexplained loss of City property

h.
Post-accident

Question 48

FOR CAUSE TESTING

Reasonable Suspicion

Reasonable suspicion may be developed through direct observation by a supervisor or a confidential investigation by IAD. Should any supervisor be of the opinion that a subordinate is unable to perform his assigned duties because of drug abuse, alcohol use, or illegal drug use, the supervisor should adhere to the following procedures:

i.
The supervisor shall take immediate precautions to ensure that the employee does not _____.

Answer 48

injure himself or others

Question 49

FOR CAUSE TESTING

Reasonable Suspicion

Reasonable suspicion may be developed through direct observation by a supervisor or a confidential investigation by IAD. Should any supervisor be of the opinion that a subordinate is unable to perform his assigned duties because of drug abuse, alcohol use, or illegal drug use, the supervisor should adhere to the following procedures:

j.
The supervisor shall contact the _____ and relay all relevant information.

The information should be derived through articulable beliefs based on ____

The supervisor shall document the basis for the reasonable suspicion and forward correspondence to the _____.

Since time is of the essence, the applicable correspondence shall be submitted _____.

Answer 49

1) shift or division commander

2) specific facts.

3) shift or division commander

4) via email

Question 50

FOR CAUSE TESTING

Reasonable Suspicion

Reasonable suspicion may be developed through direct observation by a supervisor or a confidential investigation by IAD. Should any supervisor be of the opinion that a subordinate is unable to perform his assigned duties because of drug abuse, alcohol use, or illegal drug use, the supervisor should adhere to the following procedures:

k.
The shift or division commander shall assess all relevant information and…

If the employee relates that his condition is due to prescribed or over-the-counter medication, all relevant information regarding the drug shall be…

The documentation shall include the name of the medication in question, dosage, strength of the drug, prescription number, pharmacy name and address, and…

Answer 50

1) interview the affected employee.

2) documented in writing.

3) name of the physician prescribing the drug

Question 51

FOR CAUSE TESTING

Reasonable Suspicion

Reasonable suspicion may be developed through direct observation by a supervisor or a confidential investigation by IAD. Should any supervisor be of the opinion that a subordinate is unable to perform his assigned duties because of drug abuse, alcohol use, or illegal drug use, the supervisor should adhere to the following procedures:

I.
After being apprised of the aforementioned, the division or shift commander shall
immediately notify the _____.

If the situation occurs after normal business hours, the IAD on-call lieutenant shall be notified through the _____.

Authorization to proceed with a For Cause drug or alcohol screening test shall be given after the IAD division commander or the on-call IAD lieutenant analyzes the information and determines that…

Answer 51

1) division commander of IAD.

2) Crime Analysis and Command Center Division

3) an alcohol or controlled substance test is warranted.

Question 52

FOR CAUSE TESTING

Procedure

Once the decision has been made that an employee shall be tested For Cause, an _____ shall be initiated.

The IAD supervisor and the assigned investigator shall take all responsibility for ensuring the employee is…

The IAD supervisor shall advise the employee of the option of _____ to a controlled substance or alcohol screening test.

If the employee refuses to submit to testing and/or refuses to sign the testing consent form, an…

Answer 52

1) IAD investigation

2) escorted to the collection site and submits to testing.

3) consenting or being ordered to submit

4) investigation shall be pursued and the employee shall be relieved of duty immediately.

Question 53

PROMOTIONAL TESTING

Every classified employee selected for promotion shall be subject to a _____

Civilian employees must pass a controlled substance test before promoting to a _____.

Answer 53

1) controlled substance test.

2) safety impact position

Question 54

PROMOTIONAL TESTING

Procedure

The department’s _____ shall notify classified employees selected for promotion to report for controlled substance testing.

The Employee Services Division, Civilian Employment Unit shall notify civilian employees selected for promotion to a safety impact position to report for controlled substance testing.

_____shall be notified of any candidate refusing promotional testing.

Any candidate refusing to test shall be immediately relieved of duty and subject to…

The promotion shall be suspended until…

Answer 54

1) Transfers and Promotions Unit

2) IAD

3) disciplinary action up to and including indefinite suspension or termination

4) IAD completes the investigation

Question 55

RANDOM TESTING

All classified employees, regardless of rank or assignment, and civilian employees in safety impact positions, shall be subject to random controlled substance testing.

The random selection process will be determined by a _____ outside the Houston Police Department.

The information supplied to the contractor shall not…

The City of Houston Human Resources Department will be notified by the vendor of the selected group of employees.

The Human Resources Department will notify the department’s _____, which shall then notify the appropriate division(s).

Answer 55

1) computer program developed by an independent contractor

2) identify the employees by name.

3) Drug Testing Unit

Question 56

RANDOM TESTING

Procedure

Division commanders shall ensure that the division drug testing coordinator immediately notifies the employee if _____.

Employees selected for random testing, but who are absent due to vacation, training, sick leave, other leave, or City business approved by the department, shall not be notified to test until…

Answer 56

1) the employee is on duty

2) the first day they return to work after random selection, even if the first day back occurs in the subsequent month

Question 57

RANDOM TESTING

Procedure

Upon completion of the appropriate controlled substance testing forms, the employee shall _____.

Upon arrival at the collection site, the employee shall provide the controlled substance testing forms to a collection site representative to verify that…

Answer 57

1) report directly to the collection site.

2) the employee did appear as directed and submit to the test.

Question 58

CRITICAL INCIDENT TESTING

Employees involved in critical incidents as defined herein shall be subject to drug testing as soon as…

_____shall be responsible for ensuring that the involved employee is tested as soon as practicable after the critical incident.

However, if IAD does not make the scene, the _____ shall be responsible for ensuring the employee is drug tested.

Answer 58

1) practicable after the incident.

2) IAD

3) highest ranking supervisor making the scene for the investigating division

Question 59

CRITICAL INCIDENT TESTING

Procedure

Employees subject to critical incident testing shall be directed to report to a controlled substance testing collection site and provide a urine specimen. The below procedures shall be followed:

a.
The employee shall ______ as directed by the Internal Affairs Division or the supervisor from the investigating division, present the testing forms, and submit to the testing.

b.
If the employee has not submitted to a controlled substance test within 32 hours following a critical incident, attempts for a urine sample shall cease. After 32 hours following the critical incident, the involved employee shall be required to submit to a hair test. The supervisor shall…

c.
If the employee refuses to submit to a controlled substance screening test, an investigation shall be pursued and…

Answer 59

1) report directly to the collection site

2) document the reason a test was not administered within the 32 hours.

3) the employee shall be relieved of duty immediately.

Question 60

TEST RESULTS

All controlled substance test results shall be forwarded to the_____

The MRO will notify the Drug Testing Unit of all test results within _____ days.

No employee shall be promoted until the results have been reviewed by the _____and forwarded as required.

Answer 60

1) City’s medical review officer (MRO).

2) 30 calendar

3) MRO

Question 61

TEST RESULTS

Negative results

The Drug Testing Unit shall notify employees of negative test results via _____ to the employees’ home address within _____ days of receiving the information.

Answer 61

1) U. S. Postal Service

2) 30 calendar

Question 62

TEST RESULTS

Positive results

All confirmed positive test results will be reported directly from the testing lab(s) to the _____.

The results of a positive controlled substance test shall not be released until they are _____.

It is the MRO’s responsibility to review the positive result and determine if the substance is…

If a prescription drug is being used as prescribed, no further action shall be taken.

Answer 62

1) MRO

2) confirmed by the MRO

3) an illegal drug or a prescribed medication being used as directed

{City’s medical review officer (MRO).}

Question 63

TEST RESULTS

Positive results

If the positive test is a result of illegal drug use or unauthorized prescription drug use, the MRO will advise the affected employee that he has _____ days from such notification to request a…

The request for a referee test shall be coordinated by the…

Answer 63

1) three business

2) referee test from a portion of the original sample.

3) MRO, the City of Houston Physical Exam & Drug Testing Section, and the affected employee.

Question 64

TEST RESULTS

Positive results

The MRO will send all confirmed positive test results stemming from the use of unauthorized prescribed medications or illegal drugs directly to _____

The Drug Testing Unit shall forward all positive results and paperwork from the initial drug test to ____.

Positive results shall be subject to a _____ investigation by IAD.

If an employee’s positive test result has been confirmed, the employee is subject to disciplinary action up to and including indefinite suspension or termination.

Answer 64

1) Inspections Division, Drug Testing Unit.

2) IAD

3) Class I

Question 65

TEST RESULTS

Dilute Sample Results

Drug testing laboratories test samples to detect dilution.

Dilution of a urine sample can be accomplished by _____or _____.

Therefore, the department shall retest using the _____ method any employee who has provided a sample that has been reported as both negative and diluted or that is considered a no-test (no result obtained) for any reason.

Answer 65

1) inadvertently drinking too much liquid prior to a drug test

2) deliberately attempting to flood the body so the test results will be negative.

3) hair testing

Question 66

REFUSING A DRUG TEST

Any employee who refuses to submit to a drug test is subject to disciplinary action up to and including indefinite suspension or termination.

If, after arriving at the collection site, an employee refuses to cooperate with the usual requests of the collection vendor for a test sample, signatures, positive identification, etc. thereby preventing a test from being properly completed, the employee’s actions shall be considered as…

Additionally, any actions or omissions by the employee that interfere with the _____ of the screening test shall also be taken as evidence of refusal and the aforementioned procedures shall be initiated.

If an employee refuses to comply with the direct order to submit to a drug test, a supervisor shall _____.

IAD shall report to the location and…

Answer 66

1) evidence the employee has refused to comply.

2) timely administration

3) contact IAD

4) relieve the employee of duty immediately and shall initiate a Class I investigation