Substance Testing Manual Flashcards
Only those in positions designated as a what are subject to substance abuse testing?
Sensitive position
Employees serving in sensitive positions shall be subject to substance testing when there is what?
Reasonable suspicion
Any peace officer as identified in PC section 830 and any other position in which drug or alcohol affected performance could clearly endanger the health and safety of others
Sensitive position
How many designated And approved sensitive positions are there
14
As a pertains to substance-abuse Cal HR requires that an informant be what
A peace officer who is willing to publicly testify on behalf of management
Cal HR also requires that the suspected employee in question be told what in regards to informants
The employee in question be told who the informant is, what the informant said, and given the opportunity to respond
What is the role of a confirming Official
- Consider the facts and or evidence and agree whether or not they support reasonable suspicion.
- I’m sure accurate and proper application of the rules.
- Provide guidance and direction.
- Authorize the substance test
In no event shall the confirming Official be who
The suspected employees immediate supervisor or the person who made the initial observation leading to reasonable suspicion
In regards to substance abuse when does the testing process begin
After the confirming official has authorized a chemical test.
All alcohol testing will be conducted using what chemical testing process?
Chemical breath test
What testing process is used primarily in determining whether or not an employee has abused drugs
Cal HR rules provide for a urine test as primary testing method.
What test is required if an employee is believed to be under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs
Employees are required to submit to both urine and breath
OIA shall be notified via email or fax no later than how many hours after specimen collection
No later than 48 hours after the specimen is collected
The results of the chemical test will be directly communicated to who
When the laboratory testing is completed usually 24 to 48 hours after the samples arrival the results will be communicated directly to the medical review Officer
Negative results will be communicated directly to who
Negative results will be communicated directly to the MRO, who immediately relay this information to the department
All positive test result will be communicated directly tissue for further
All positive results will be communicated to the MRO for further evaluation. In this instance the MRO will attempt to contact the affected employees directly for information (such as legal prescription) to determine if there is a legitimate medical explanation for the positive test
Is the employee entitled to representation during any such conversation with the MRO
Yes the employee is entitled to representation during any such conversation with the MRO regarding a positive test result
How long will samples initially screamed negative be stored at the laboratory
All samples initially screened negative, as well as those which test negative on the confirmatory test, will be securely stored by the laboratory for a period of three weeks
How long will a positive specimen we retained. And how long are they kept upon notification of a challenge litigation or appeal
Positive specimens stored at 20°C or lower for one year. Upon notification of a challenge litigation or appeal the positive sample will be retained indefinitely.
Commander shall ensure how many urine sample kits are available at all times
Commander shall ensure two unused kids are available at all times. Test kits shall be stored in a secure location.
When Ken and employee return to full duty after substance-abuse testing
Since the decision to test will be based upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, the employee should not be allowed to return to full duty until the test results are known to be negative.
What status is the employee placed upon on the day of testing
The employee should be placed on doc status for the remainder of the shift on the day of the test or refusal to take a test.
What status is the employee placed upon on the day following substance testing or refusal to take a test
In most instances, on the day following the test or if usual to take a test, the employee should then be placed on paid ATO, subject to approval through the chain of command to the appropriate AC
How long does the employee remain on paid ATO
The employee should remain on the status until the test results are known and or a decision is made regarding administrative action
In those instances were only alcohol is suspected when does the employee return to full duty
In those instances where only alcohol is suspected, the employee should be returned to full duty the following day if completely recovered from its effects
What criteria will be followed after a substance test has been conducted or the employee refuses to submit to a test
- The employees Peace officer powers will be suspended along with any request for secondary employment. And the employee will be required to immediately surrender all state property.
- The employee will be provided with a memorandum describing their rights and responsibilities regarding the outcome of the test.
- The supervisor will arrange for the employee to be transported home.
- If the employee refuses transportation or there are any doubts that the employee can care for himself or herself the employee shall be kept at the office until arrangements can be made with family or friends.
- If the intoxication is so severe that it poses an immediate threat to others or to the medical well-being of the employee, he or she should be transported to a custodial or medical facility as appropriate.
