SM 800

Question 1

If a member refuses a test or the sample is altered the test will be considered what?

Answer 1

A positive test. 800.04

Question 2

Members can not use alcohol how many hours prior to duty?

Answer 2

4 Hours

800.08

Question 3

A member must report a prescription or OTC med when it can do what?

Answer 3

Impair coordination, cause drowsiness or otherwise interfere with the safe performance of duties. 800.12

Question 4

Who is the sole person responsible for the initial receipt, evaluation & interpretation of drug & alcohol tests?

Answer 4

The Medical Review Physician.
804.00

Question 5

Does an employee lose their place on the call in list for refusing OT due to consuming alcohol 4 hours prior to the OT shift start?

Answer 5

No.
808.02

Question 6

If a member enters EAP how often can they be tested?

Answer 6

8 times per 12 month period for a total of 36 months. 812.00

Question 7

Voluntary requests for substance abuse services are paid by who?

Answer 7

The members insurance. 812.06

Question 8

Does a member need the Divisions permission to contact EAP?

Answer 8

No. 814.00

Question 9

Once reasonable suspicion or Random testing has been conducted, are EAP referrals permitted as defense in lieu of discipline?

Answer 9

No. 814.04

Question 10

What are the 4 types of substance abuse tests?

Answer 10

Reasonable Suspicion
Random
Return to duty
Follow-up
816.00

Question 11

What percent of employees are random tested each year?

Answer 11

25%
824.00

Question 12

A breath test must be in excess of what to be considered positive?

Answer 12

0.04 grams per 210 liters of breath. 822.02

Question 13

After a positive breath test, the Blood confirmation test is positive at what levels?

Answer 13

0.04 grams per 100ml of blood.
822.02

Question 14

If a member has a positive breath test and refuses the confirmation test, what happens?

Answer 14

The breathalyzer test stands and considered a positive result. 822.02

Question 15

If the second officer called in to confirm reasonable suspicion does not agree that the member should be tested, what 2 options can the original officer choose?

Answer 15

1 agree with the second officer. Document and place in file.

2. Call in a 3rd officer (next rank).

828.04

Question 16

When asking for union representation during a drug or alcohol test. What is considered an unreasonable delay in waiting for a union rep.

Answer 16

20 minutes for Alcohol.

2 hours for drugs. 828.08

Question 17

A member waiting for a drug or alcohol reasonable suspicion test will be permitted how much water to drink?

Answer 17

12 ounces.
828.12

Question 18

After a reasonable suspicion test the officer in charge will request the member pick them up or arrange for the member to be driven home. If the member insists on driving themselves home, what should the officer do?

Answer 18

Contact Columbus Police and give them the description and license number of their vehicle.
828.16

Question 19

Is a FF working OOC as an EMSO allowed to transport a member for reasonable suspicion testing?

Answer 19

No.
832.06

Question 20

A member disputing a positive drug test may have the split specimen tested. They must contact the DAC within how many hours?

Answer 20

72 Hours

836.02

Question 21

If a medication could impair coordination, cause drowsiness or could otherwise interfere with the safe performance of duties… when is a member required to report the use of such medications?

Answer 21

The beginning of the members shift.

800.12

Question 22

Can the Medical Review Physician verify a positive test without interviewing the effected member?

Answer 22

Yes. If more than 5 DAYS of failed attempts to contact the effected member.
804.02