Toxicology and Alcohol Testing

Question 1

The department agrees that requiring employees to submit to testing of this nature shall be limited to circumstances that indicate __________ to believe that the employee is under the influence of such substances, Suffers from substance or alcohol abuse, or is in violation of Miami-Dade County personnel rules, or departmental rules and regulations regarding the use of such substance

Answer 1

reasonable suspicion

o The department will provide in writing to the employee the circumstances that caused the need for testing

Question 2

The authority for employees to submit to testing should be approved by the concerned ___________, or higher authority within the department ensure proper compliance with in the terms of this article

Answer 2

division chief

Question 3

If an employee tests positive, a _________ must be administered in a timely manner to verify the results before administrative action is taken.

Answer 3

second test

County pays the cost of the second test

Question 4

________________ to toxicology or alcohol testing in accordance with the provisions of this article may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Answer 4

Employee refusal to submit

Question 5

Only Risk Management, the _____________ and the Employee have access to the employee’s medical records – maintained at the Miami Dade County Human Resources Division.

Answer 5

County Attorney’s Office