[MCOH-EH] Use of prescription drugs - instant drug screens

[Sampson, Deborah]

Same here. We can get a negative result in our lab within 24 hours but a positive from our lab is sent to a reference lab and must clear through an independent  MRO and the person is not cleared to work until we receive the MRO negative determinant. This is the same for all employees- including physicians


Deborah A. Sampson, PhD, APRN, COHN-S, FAANP
Director
Employee Health and Wellness Services
Southern New Hampshire Health   P.O.Box 2014   8 Prospect Street   Nashua, NH 03060
p(603) 281-8583  f (603) 577-5665
deborah.sampson at snhhealth.org<mailto:deborah.sampson at snhhealth.org>

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dues, Gigi
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:11 AM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Use of prescription drugs - instant drug screens

For us, the new hire candidate is 'on hold' until we receive a negative MRO'd test.  They do not attend orientation or start work until this is back and we clear them to start.


Gigi Dues, BSN, RN
Network Employee Health Manager
Kettering Health Network
Phone: 937-762-1131 (Ext-21131)
Fax: 937-522-8042










From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Matson
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:41 PM
To: 'mcoh-eh at mylist.net'
Subject: [External Marketing Email] [MCOH-EH] Use of prescription drugs - instant drug screens

I have been asked to consider a new process for new hire drug screens. Currently when a candidate has a positive instant drug screen, we then send the specimen for confirmation testing and ultimately to the MRO. Meanwhile, the new employee is on medical hold and may not start work.

For the proposed change, I am being asked to have the candidate present their prescription bottles, and then have an occupational health nurse determine if the employee has a valid prescription. If the employee presents a valid prescription, we would then let the candidate start pending the final review from MRO. If the candidate could not present a valid prescription, they would be on a medical hold until final MRO result was obtained.

I have a strong opinion about this, but I don't want to bias the group with my opinion. Is anyone doing this and can you share your experience? Or, has anyone tried this and discontinued the practice?

Thanks,

Kevin Matson, Director
Occupational Medicine Service Line
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
770-219-3957
kevin.matson at nghs.com<mailto:kevin.matson at nghs.com>




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