[MCOH-EH] Discrepancy screening

[Darlene Sims]

 Recently, one of our pharmacist made the request and pushing for our system to change to hair screening vs UDS.  I was just curious if anyone uses the hair method for discrepancies, particularly in situations where there are an employee’s narcotic usage is higher than compared to others in the same department. We have not had an issue with our current process; however, he feels there may be missed cases. 


Thank you,

Darlene Sims, FNP
Director, Infirmary Employee Health