This Week Online at www.DATIA.org July 14, 2004

DATIA Submits Comments to HHS Regarding Proposed Guidelines for Alternative Specimen Testing

Take a look at the comments DATIA made to HHS regarding the proposed guidelines for alternative specimen testing. DATIA's comments highlight inconsistencies, confusion, omissions, and other concerns with HHS’ Proposed Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.

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Question & Answer:

Question: Where in the regulation does it state the location requirements of the MRO? Can the MRO be geographically located in a different state than the MRO Office and Assistants?

Answer: Section 40.127 and the following sections of Part 40 outline the MRO functions in reviewing negative and positive test results. Some of the functions for reviewing negative results can be done by "staff under your (the MRO's) direct, personal supervision" 40.127(g). As I understand it, the DOT considers "direct, personal supervision" that which occurs when the MRO and his/her staff are located in the same office or in close proximity so that the MRO can effectively supervise day to day activities.


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