What if an employee tests positive for a prescription?

In this video we discuss what happens if an employee tests positive for a prescription drug. It is a sensitive issue and employers should address it ahead of time, preferably in the written substance abuse policy.
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Safety Concern Sample Language:
SAFETY WARNING: To comply with federal guidelines the employer is hereby advised that this person’s test result is negative by reason of a prescription that was filled more than one year ago. Although use of out-dated medication is not a violation of law or federal regulations, the FDA recommends annual prescription renewals and physician supervision of all prescription drugs.
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Safety concern: The employee has disclosed the use of medication(s) that may pose a significant safety risk or may make the individual medically unqualified for a safety-sensitive position. The MRO recommends a fitness for duty evaluation by an occupational medicine physician or obtaining a statement from the individual’s prescribing health care provider attesting that use of the medication(s) does not adversely affect the employee’s safe performance of his/her duties.
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