HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL Flashcards
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
The first-line ______ plays the most important role in any successful substance testing program. Supervisors generally have the routine, daily contact with the employee for the purpose of directing and evaluating performance; therefore, the supervisor is in the best position to assess any changes in an employee’s job ______, ______, and/or ______.
Supervisor
Performance
Behavior
Appearance
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
______ are the main defense in maintaining a drug-free workplace. When a problem arises, it is their responsibility to ______ the situation and ______ the proper action, including substance testing.
Supervisors
Confront
Initiate
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
For a substance test to be effective, each supervisor must ensure the following steps are adhered to, or the test could be challenged.
Reasonable suspicion is supported by proper ______.
The ______ is properly collected.
The chain of ______ is maintained.
The employee’s ______ are not violated.
Documentation
Sample
Custody
Rights
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Liability arises when it can be shown a supervisor ______ failed to supervise subordinates appropriately, and the negligence resulted in an ______ to a coworker and/or the public.
Negligently
Injury
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Since the potential for such liability clearly exists, departmental supervisors must act ______ and ______ when dealing with employees whom they suspect are abusing ______ and/or ______.
Quickly and Reasonably
Alcohol
Drugs
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
In the area of substance abuse, the Department can be criticized for ______ as well as ______ action.
Inaction
Inappropriate
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Even if there is no indication of negligent supervision, the Department could still be held ______ liable because of a ______ act by its employees.
Vicariously
Questionable
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
The state’s substance testing policy requires the involvement of specified managers in all substance tests, as a ______ official, before any sample can be collected.
Confirming Official
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
While supervisors and managers have specific roles in the substance testing process, all departmental employees (MAY / SHOULD / SHALL) alert a supervisor to indications that another employee is involved in substance abuse.
SHALL
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Frequently, courts are holding employers directly responsible for retaining “______” employees.
Dangerous
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Therefore, supervisors must be attentive regarding any signs of substance abuse. Failure to act in a reasonable manner when such information comes to a supervisor’s attention, or could have come to a supervisor’s attention, exposes the Department to liability. Liability can also arise from an act of deliberate ______ on the part of a supervisor.
Indifference
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
The following elements are critical if the program is to be successful:
The Six (6) C’s
Consistency
Confirmation
Collection of Sample
Chain of Custody
Control of Quality
Contracts
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Consistency: The Department must consistently apply all aspects of the program. Decisions to test must be made based solely upon facts and/or evidence, rather than ______ or groundless ______. Additionally, whenever the test process is administered, it must be done in the ______ ______ each time following an established set of procedures. Deviation from established procedures could ______ the test.
Hunches
Suspicions
Sam Manner
Jeopardize
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Confirmation: Before any sample is obtained, the supervisor’s foundation for reasonable suspicion must be approved by a specified departmental ______.
This approval may be given by ______ if a manager is not on scene and immediately available.
Manager (Usually a Lieutenant)
Telephone
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Collection of Sample: Before any action can be taken against an employee for substance abuse, a sample must be properly ______ and ______. After the test, the Department must be able to testify to the fact the sample is ______. Since the advent (Beginning) of substance abuse testing, many techniques have been developed by employees to “______” the test or to render the sample useless by ______.
Collected and Analyzed
Unadulterated
Beat
Contamination
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Chain of Custody: To avoid countercharges of sample ______, a concise ______ of ______ must be established and followed. Therefore, the number of persons handling any samples must be ______ and those handling samples (and their reasons for doing so) must be carefully ______.
Tampering
Chain of Custody
Limited
Documented
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Control of Quality: The Department must ensure the contracting laboratory meets accepted ______ ______ and each sample is properly handled and tested. The quality of the testing procedure will be continually ______ to ensure accuracy. Additionally, the laboratory must have qualified personnel who can testify not only to the scientific techniques used and their accuracy, but also to the steps taken to maintain sample ______.
Scientific Standards
Audited
Integrity
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 1 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE SUPERVISOR’S/MANAGER’S ROLE
Contracts: Supervisors must be mindful of the different ______ of ______ (MOU) and, as such, refer to the specific contract covering the involved employee(s). When an MOU conflicts with the Department of Personnel Administration rules, the ______ shall take precedence.
Memoranda of Understanding
MOU
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 2
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HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 3 CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
On September 24, 1986, Governor Deukmejian issued Executive Order D-58-86 directing (CalHR) to develop “…policies and guidelines designed to achieve a drug-free state workplace, while protecting the privacy and with due regard for the constitutional rights of state employees.”
INFO ONLY
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 3 CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
In response to this charge, CalHR developed Sections 599.960-599.966 in Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR 599.960- 599.966). These rules constitute CalHR’s current policy on substance abuse and testing.
INFO ONLY
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 3 CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
Alcohol or drug use in the workplace is not a required prerequisite for:
______ actions.
______ Assistance Program.
______ examination.
Adverse
Assistance
Medical
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 3 CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
No state employee who is ______-duty or on ______ for duty shall use, posses, or be under the influence of illegal or unauthorized drugs, or other mind-altering substances, or be under the influence of ______ amount of alcohol that would impede them from performing their duties safely and effectively.
On-Duty
Standby
Any
Standby – Designated to be on standby and must be available to respond to an incident (Planned Protests, Special Events, Natural Disasters) within a specified period of time.
HPM 9.2 - SUBSTANCE TESTING MANUAL - CHAPTER 3 CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
Sensitive Positions: Only employees serving in ______ positions shall be subject to substance testing when there is ______ suspicion to believe the employee has violated the above rules (No state employee…on duty or on standby…).
Sensitive
Reasonable