HPM 9.2 Substance Testing Flashcards

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How is the first-line supervisor the most important role of a successful substance testing program?

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Supervisors generally have routine daily contact with the employee for the purpose of directing and evaluating performance. Therefore, the supervisor is in the best position to assess and changes in job performance, behavior, and/or appearance.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 1, Pg. 3

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For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure what four things?

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1- Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper documentation.
2- The sample is properly collected.
3- The chain of custody is maintained.
4- The employee’s rights are not violated

HPM 9.2, Chapter 1, Pg. 3

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What is the role of specified managers in substance tests?

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They act as a confirming official before any sample can be collected.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 1, Pg. 3

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What elements are critical for the Departments substance testing program to be successful?

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  • Consistency
  • Confirmation
  • Collection of Sample
  • Chain of Custody
  • Control of Quality
  • Contracts, I.E. MOU’s

HPM 9.2, Chapter 1, Pg. 4-5

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When an MOU conflicts with the Department of Personnel Administration rules, what takes precedence?

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The MOU

HPM 9.2, Chapter 1, Pg. 5

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What can a supervisor be charged with if it can be shown they failed to supervise subordinates appropriately?

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Negligent Supervision- departmental supervisors must act quickly and reasonably when dealing with employees who the suspect are abusing alcohol or drugs.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 2, Pg. 5

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Departmental policy extends POBR right to all employees except?

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Cadets

HPM 9.2, Chapter 2, Pg. 6

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What employees are subject to substance testing?

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Only employees serving in sensitive positions and only when there is reasonable suspicion.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 3, Pg. 4

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Explain the employee’s responsibility and legal prescriptions.

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No employee shall attempt to perform duties which, because of drugs taken due to a legal prescription, cannot be performed without posing a threat to the health and safety of the employee or others.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 3, Pg. 4

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Can an employee submit to a voluntary chemical test? What could happen to the employee if they refuse a voluntary test?

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Yes an employee can submit to a voluntary test. No disciplinary action can be taken against the employee for not participating in a test unless there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 3, Pg. 4

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For the purpose of the Departments substance abuse testing program, when does reasonable suspicion exist?

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Only after the confirming official has also considered the facts and/or evidence and agrees they constitute a finding of reasonable suspicion.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 6, Pg. 3

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How is alcohol test for in the Departments substance abuse testing program?

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All alcohol testing will be conducted using evidential breath testing devices.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 3

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Per CalHR rules, what is the testing method for drugs?

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A urine test is the primary means of determining whether or not an employee has abused drugs.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 3

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From the moment reasonable suspicion is developed how should the employee be monitored?

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The employee SHOULD remain under continual supervisory observation until the sample is provided.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 4

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If transportation is necessary for the employee who should provide it.

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If transportation is necessary, the supervisor who made the initial observation and developed the reasonable suspicion should personally transport the employee to an approved medical or custodial facility.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 6

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What happens if an employee refuses to cooperate during the collection process?

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Employees refusing to cooperate at any stage of the collection process shall be ordered to cooperate and advised that failure to do so may subject them to disciplinary action for insubordination.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 6

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Supervisors shall use what test when ONLY alcohol abuse is suspected?

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Supervisors shall us the breathalyzer when only alcohol abuse is suspected.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 9

18
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What detected level of an alcoholic beverage is there required to be to begin an adverse action?

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Any detected level, including the odor of an alcoholic beverage, would be the basis for an adverse action.

HPM 9.2, Chapter 7, Pg. 9