Marissa,

 

We currently collect both urine AND a blood alcohol on every reasonable suspicion case that we process. We collect specimens and transfer to an outside lab following chain of custody.  I cannot speak to the cost as it was not a driving factor in our decision making since it is such a high risk / legal scenario.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jennifer

 

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Ward, Marissa
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 12:36 PM
To: 'mcoh-eh@mylist.net' <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Fitness for Duty

 

Hello all,

What is your current process for a fitness for duty (reasonable suspicion case) ? Our lab is looking to discontinue using our breath alcohol analyzer due to costs, training, etc. We only use this for fitness for duty cases. I believe we tried to stick with the least invasive procedure and that is why we’ve used this instead of a blood draw. Just wanted to see what others’ processes look like.

Thanks!

Marissa Ward, RN

Employee Health Services Manager

Marissa.Ward@mountnittany.org

Phone: 814-234-6731

Fax: 814-234-6179

 

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