Workflow Templates: Substance Abuse Testing Compliance Checklist

Policy Development and Distribution

Draft a comprehensive Substance Abuse Policy in accordance with federal, state, and local laws

Ensure policy includes definitions, prohibited behavior, testing requirements, consequences of policy violations, and return-to-duty process

Distribute the policy to all employees and obtain written acknowledgments of receipt and understanding

Employee Education and Training

Provide education materials to employees about the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety, and the work environment

Conduct training sessions for supervisors that include physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of probable substance use

Maintain records of training and education provided to employees and supervisors

Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures

Implement pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing

Ensure testing is performed by SAMHSA-certified laboratories and that split specimen testing is available

Maintain confidentiality of test results and ensure they are stored in secure locations with controlled access

Record Keeping and Reporting

Keep accurate records of all drug and alcohol testing information for a minimum of five years

Prepare and maintain annual summary reports of your testing program's results

Report testing data to the appropriate federal, state, or local agencies as required by law

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Identify a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) to evaluate employees who have violated substance abuse policies

Provide employees with information about the availability of assistance through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ensure that employees who have violated the substance abuse policy are evaluated and receive any required treatment as recommended by the SAP

Auditing and Compliance Review

Regularly review and update the substance abuse policy and testing program to ensure compliance with changing laws and regulations

Conduct periodic internal audits of drug and alcohol testing records and procedures

Respond promptly to any audit findings or regulatory authority feedback and implement corrective actions as necessary

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Substance Abuse Testing Compliance Checklist

Policy Development and Distribution

Employee Education and Training

Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures

Record Keeping and Reporting

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Auditing and Compliance Review

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Substance Abuse Testing Compliance Checklist

Policy Development and Distribution

Employee Education and Training

Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures

Record Keeping and Reporting

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Auditing and Compliance Review

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