Tag: SAMHSA
Regulated electronic Custody and Control Form (eCCF) use approved
On April 13, the DOT published a Notice of a Final Rule which allows employers, collectors, labs and MROs to use eCCFs for regulated drug testing programs.
Dangers of synthetic cannabinoids
Synthetic cannabinoids change frequently and Quest works to stay current with drug-use patterns by adding compounds to our drug test panels.
Electronic Chain of Custody Forms and regulated testing
eCCF advantages include fewer data entry and legibility errors, reduced paper consumption, and specimen tracking throughout the testing process.
Client forum reinforces ‘We’re There’ commitment
Bob McCormick, Vice President, Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions, spoke to clients about the value of sharing ideas and best practices.
New to drug testing: Pre-employment screening
There are many drug testing programs available, but pre-employment screenings help to filter out drug users before they even step foot on your premises.
New to Drug Testing: Too small for drug testing? Bloomberg Business Week doesn’t think so
After reading the Bloomberg BusinessWeek article, I sat down with Dr. Sample to ask him a few of my own questions about small business drug testing.
National Drug-Free Work Week: October 14-19
This year’s annual observance of the National Drug-Free Work Week is October 14 through 19.
New to drug testing: Instant vs. lab-based
During my first year of employment, I’m writing a weekly column highlighting drug testing procedures, products and processes as I discover them.
Emerging regulations – Prescription drugs and oral fluid
SAMHSA recently announced that it has accepted the recommendations of its Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB).
National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use
The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey conducted by SAMHSA.
