HPM 9.2 - Substance Testing Manual

Question 1

Who plays the most important role in any substance testing program?

Answer 1

Supervisors

Question 2

For the substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure that:

Answer 2

1. Responsible 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

Question 3

What are the “6 C’s” in program effectiveness?

Answer 3

1. Consistency
2. Confirmation
3. Collection of Sample
4. Chain of Custody
5. Control of Quality
6. Contracts

Question 4

Only employees serving in _______ shall be subject to substance testing when there is reasonable suspicion.

Answer 4

Sensitive Positions

Question 5

If an employee volunteers to be tested, then refuses, is the decision not be be tested documented as a refusal?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Can a supervisor elicit a chemical test from an employee whose position has be designated as “non-sensitive”?

Answer 6

No, shall not

Question 7

Is an anonymous tip alone sufficient to order a substance test?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Who is a confirming official?

Answer 8

The first designated manager in the supervisor’s chain of command

Question 9

Who can authorize a substance test?

Answer 9

The confirming official

Question 10

Can the confirming official be the suspected employee’s immediate supervisor?

What about the individual who made the initial observation leading to reasonable suspicion.

Answer 10

No. In no event shall the confirming official be either.

Question 11

What test is used if the employee is suspected of being under the influence of drugs?

Answer 11

Urine

Question 12

How much urine should be collected in a urine sample?

Answer 12

At least 60 milliliters (approx. 2 fluid ounces)

Question 13

After a sample has been collected, the command shall make notification to the substance testing coordinator at the Office of Internal Affairs no later than _____ after the specimen is collected.

Answer 13

48 hours

Question 14

Test sample results are communicated directly to the ______

Answer 14

Medical Review Officer (MRO)

Question 15

After a substance test, when should the employee return to full duty for drugs? What about alcohol?

Answer 15

For drugs, employee remains on Administrative Times Off until the test results are known.

For alcohol, returns to full duty the following day if recovered from its effects.

Question 16

Is an employee entitled to representation during the collection of a sample?

Answer 16

No, not unless specifically permitted in the MOU.

Question 17

Who makes the final determination of the test results?

Answer 17

The Medical Review Officer (MRO)

Question 18

Are negative test results included in the employees personnel file?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

The supervisor who made the initial determination of reasonable suspicion must prepare a _______ using the CHP 202X.

How soon should it be completed?

Answer 19

Responsible Suspicion Report

48 hours (but as soon as possible so observations are not forgotten)