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Feb/Mar 2005 Newsletter

HEADLINE: DATIA Launches Exciting New Programs in 2005

  • Come to Orlando to Learn and to Enjoy Fun in the Sun
  • Cigarettes or Jobs-- Smoking is Not a Civil Right, by Tom Eden of Wallace, Jordan and Ratliff
  • Dr. Jill Captain Will Shed Some Light On Creating a Drug Free Workplace During DATIA’s Annual Conference
  • DATIA Recognizes 10th Anniversary and 2005 Annual Conference Sponsors--Your Support is Greatly Appreciated!
  • Sustaining Member Spotlight: Transplace
  • State Law Roundup
  • Washington Headlines

PRESS RELEASE: DATIA Announces New Training Opportunities, Program Enhancements for 2005

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Dec/Jan 2004-2005 Newsletter

HEADLINE: DATIA Makes Recommedations to Major League Baseball on Effective Drug Testing

  • Selling Your Services to Prospects by Jon Vogler of Houston Medical Testing Services
  • DOT Issues an Interim Final Rule Regarding Specimen Validity Testing
  • New in 2005: Medical Review Officer Assistant Training
  • Annual Conference Spotlight: Calvina Faye
  • Member Spotlight: Concentra Health Services
  • Federal Aviation Administration Releases a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
  • DATIA Announcements
  • Washington Headlines

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November 2004

Oct/Nov 2004 Newsletter

HEADLINE: DATIA Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Extending Drug Free Workplace Grants

  • Don’t Miss Out on Exclusive Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
  • EAPs and the Drug Free Workplace
  • DATIA's 2005 Annual Conference Agenda Focuses on Future Growth
  • Getting the Proper Insurance
  • Spotlight: Phamatech, Inc.
  • New Technologies Making Headlines
  • DATIA Announcements
  • Washington Headlines

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    September 2004

    Aug/Sept 2004 Newsletter

    HEADLINE: DATIA Introduces New Executive Director

    • DATIA’s 2004-2005 Action and Agenda Items
    • Avoiding Landmines in Drug Testing Policy Drafting
    • DATIA’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Awards Ceremony
    • DATIA's 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony
    • Spotlight: Workfit Medical, LLC
    • DATIA’s Forum Experiences a Busy Summer
    • Washington Headlines

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      July 2004

      Jun/July 2004 Newsletter

      HEADLINE: DATIA Finds Major Problems with Proposed HHS Rule

      • A Winner Has Been Selected for DATIA’s New Program Management Course
      • DATIA’s 4th Annual July Workshop Was a Big Hit!
      • Spotlight: DATIA’s New Chairman of the Board
      • ODAPC Answers Questions
      • The Future of Drug Testing Technology
      • Washington Headlines

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        May 2004

        Apr/May 2004 Newsletter

        HEADLINE: HHS Proposes Guidelines for Hair, Sweat, On-site Urine, and Oral Fluids Testing

        • Drug Free Workplace Grant Reauthorization Sought in 2004
        • It’s The Law: Releasing an Impaired Donor; Consider the Legal Liability
          By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.Another Successful Annual Conference for DATIA in 2004
        • Introduction of DATIA’s New Board Members for 2004-2005
        • DATIA Announces July Workshop for 2004
        • Washington Headlines

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          March 2004

          Feb/Mar 2004 Newsletter

          HEADLINE: DATIA Takes a Moment To Reflect On 2003

          • What’s In Store For 2004? DATIA Announces 2004 Action and Agenda Items
          • DEA Attempt to Ban Hemp Foods is Rejected by the Federal Court
          • Things To Do In The Emerald City
          • Thank You Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors
          • Member Spotlight: Mid-Atlantic Drug Testing Services
          • FDA Revokes Outdated Compliance Policy Guide
          • Washington Headlines

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            January 2004

            Dec/Jan 2003-04 Newsletter

            HEADLINE: DATIA 2004 Conference Positioned to be The Best Ever

            • FDA Updates and Clarifies Draft Guidance to Industry on Drugs of Abuse Screening Tests
            • Patent Infringement
            • Employer No-Rehire Policies
            • Conference Sponsor Spotlight: Instant Technologies, Inc.
            • Conference Sponsor Spotlight: NWT-Northwest Toxicology
            • Conference Sponsor Spotlight: PharmChem, Inc.
            • Conference Sponsor Spotlight: Varian, Inc.
            • Washington Headlines

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            November 2003

            Oct/Nov 2003 Newsletter

            HEADLINE: Conference to Feature Fresh Approaches In Seattle

            • Alternative Specimen Training Now Integral Part of DATIA Collector Training Course
            • It’s The Law: Service Agent Liability: Ninth Circuit Weighs In Against LabOne
              By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
            • DOT Moves Forth With Establishment of Guidelines For Electronic Communications
            • Member Spotlight - MedCare Specialists
            • DATIA to Host Israeli Anti Drug Authority Delegates
            • DATIA Submits Comments on Proposed Driver Safety Regulations
            • Thank You to DATIA CPCT Course Sponsors and Content Contributors
            • Upcoming DATIA Collector Training Courses

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              September 2003

              Aug/Sept 2003 Newsletter

              HEADLINE: DATIA Comments Impact Final On-DOT MIS Form

              • DATIA Submits Comments Concerning Substituted Specimens
              • FMCSA Proposes to Increase Length of Required Driver History
              • It’s The Law: Sharpe v. St. Luke’s Hospital: May Change Forever the Way We View Collector Liability By, Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
              • Industry Turns Out for Workshop on Non-Mandated Testing Programs
              • Mark Your Calendar for DATIA’s 2004 and 2005 Conferences
              • DATIA - The Voice of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry
              • Demonstration Grants Announced for Student Drug Testing Programs
              • Texas Passes Law Requiring Reporting of Drug Testing Results
              • Upcoming Important DATIA Dates

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                July 2003

                June/July 2003 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DOT Amends Sustituted Specimen Reporting Criteria

                • DOT Amends Substituted Specimen Reporting Criteria
                • DATIA Announces Training in Alternative Specimen Collection
                • Drug Testing and HIPAA
                • DATIA Opposed Proposed CG Post-Accident Alcohol Testing Rules
                • DATIA Comments on FMCSA Drug Testing Request for Exemption

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                April 2003

                April/May 2003 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Makes Great Strides for Industry in 2002

                • Expand Your Horizons with DATIA
                • Congress Calls for Termination of Drug Testing Advisory Board
                • DATIA Recognizes Regional Certified Professional Collector Trainers (R-CPCT)
                • It's The Law: Supreme Court Agrees to Review Disability Cases
                • DATIA Responds to Inaccurate Portrayal of Drug and Alcohol Testing
                • DATIA Comments on FRA Proposal to Expand Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
                • CG Proposes for Mariners to Conduct Alcohol Screening Aboard Vessels
                • HHS Withdraws Specimen Validity Testing Guidelines
                • Thank You Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors
                • Upcoming Important DATIA Dates

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                February 2003

                February/March 2003 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Makes Great Strides for Industry in 2002

                • DATIA Announces 2003 Action and Agenda Items
                • DATIA Introduces Course on HIPAA Requirements
                • It's The Law: Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Workers' Compensation Drug-Testing Statute
                • Talking With DATIA's Conference Keynote Speaker
                • DATIA Member Instrumental in Initiating Anti-Adulterant Law
                • Upcoming Important DATIA Dates

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                December 2002

                December/January 2002-03 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Submits Comments Regarding Proposed One-DOT MIS Form

                • DATIA Seeks Clarification from DOT on State Drug Test Reporting Laws
                • DATIA Introduces Course on HIPAA Requirements
                • It's The Law: HIPAA Primer for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Professional
                • Release of FMCSA Drug Testing Study Requested
                • DATIA Members Indicate Increase in Student Drug Testing
                • Drug Testing of Welfare Recipients Upheld in Michigan

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                October 2002

                October/November 2002 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Annual Conference to Focus on Methods to Market and Expand Your Business

                • DATIA Voices Concern Regarding Specimen Validity Testing
                • It's The Law: ADA Rehabilitation and Shy Bladder: Traps for the Uninformed
                • DOT Establishes Procedures for Use of Alcohol Screening Devices
                • DOT Proposes Revisions to MIS Forms
                • DATIA Redesigns Section of the Web Site
                • Major League Baseball Not Successful in Creating Effective Drug Testing Agreement
                • Attend DATIA Training Courses
                • DATIA Commends ONDCP on Recently Released Publication

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                August 2002

                August/September 2002 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Generates Major Attention at Nation's Capitol

                • DATIA Urges Members to Push for Increases in Funding for Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Testing, Prevention, and Education
                • It’s The Law: Are State Laws Inconsistent with the Federal Drug-Testing Scheme Invalid?
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DATIA’s Officers Announced
                • DATIA Commends Major League Baseball’s Decision to Drug Test and Urges Proper and Credible Program Be Developed
                • Employees Working for Small Businesses in Trucking and Maritime Industries Have Highest Incidence of Drug and Alcohol Use
                • DATIA Attends Meeting on Electronic Transmission and Storage of Drug Testing Information
                  DATIA Members Appointed to DOT Advisory Committee

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                June 2002

                June/July 2002 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Addresses Lack of Education on Student Drug and Alcohol Testing

                • DATIA's Annual Conference Brings the Industry Together
                  Students: Supreme Court Justices Question Drug Testing
                • It’s The Law: FDA’s Regulation of Workplace Drug Testing: Risk Reduction Strategy
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DTAB Update
                • Register Today for Upcoming 2002 DATIA Courses
                • DATIA Submits Comments Concerning FAA's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs
                • R-CPCT Database Developed to Assist Collectors
                • DATIA Members Appointed to DOT Advisory Committee

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                April 2002

                April/May 2002 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: Drug Use an Issue Among American Students: Supreme Court Justices Question Drug Testing

                • DATIA’s 6th Annual Conference Offers Real World Solutions to Your Business
                • It’s The Law: Employees’ Access to Their Drug Testing Records: Be Prepared
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DOT Establishes Electronic Transmission
                • FAA Proposes to Change Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations
                • Become Actively Involved in DATIA: Participate on a Committee
                • New Members Elected to DATIA’s Board of Directors
                • Member Survey Results Reinforce Need for DOT to Address Concurrent Employer Issues

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                February 2002

                February/March 2002 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA’s 6th Annual Conference Offers Real World Solutions to Your Business

                • DATIA’s 6th Annual Conference Offers Real World Solutions to Your Business
                • DATIA Seeks Solution to Safety Sensitive Employees With Concurrent Employers
                • It’s The Law: Part 40: No Private Right to Sue
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Supreme Court Sets Date for School Drug Testing Case
                • DATIA Training Q&As
                • DATIA Regional Training Program Begins May 1, 2002
                • Take Advantage of DATIA's Programs
                • Grants for the Drug & Alcohol Testing Professional
                  By Joe Reilly, Florida Drug ScreeningHHS & DOT Update

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                DECEMBER 2001/ January 2002 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: FDA Has No Jurisdiction over Workplace, or Other Non-Diagnostic Testing

                • DATIA Joins Anti-Drug Groups to Submit Amicus Brief in School Drug Testing Case
                • It’s The Law: Supreme Court to Again Weigh Expanded School Drug Testing
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DATIA’s New R-CPCT Program
                • Mock Collections Included in CPCT Course
                • DATIA’s 2002 Annual Conference
                • DATIA’s CPCT Program Tops 2000
                • It’s Time to Tune Your Random Pools!
                  By Eric Quilter, Compliance Information Systems
                • HHS & DOT Update

                HEADLINE: NTSB and Industry Agree That Drug and Alcohol Testing Background Verifications Fail: National Database Is the Solution

                • Key Changes to the New Conforming Rules
                • It’s The Law: Part 2 of Hair Testing For Drugs: An Employer’s Primer
                  Tom Eden & Michael L. Jackson of Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                  By Tom Eden & Mike Jackson, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DOT Addresses DATIA’s Questions
                • HHS Validity Testing Guidelines Released for Comment
                • Mark Your Calendar for DATIA’s 2002 Annual Conference To Be Held in San Antonio, TX from May 2-4, 2002
                • HHS Issues Fourth Draft of Revised Mandatory Guidelines
                • Facts about OxyXontin Abuse
                • Frequently Asked Certification & Accreditation Questions

                August/September 2001 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Tackles Remaining Part 40 Issues

                • DATIA Tackles Remaining Part 40 Issues
                • DATIA Responds to FMCSA’s Request for Comment
                • It’s The Law: Part 1 of Hair Testing For Drugs: An Employer’s Primer
                  By Tom Eden & Mike Jackson, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Register for 2002 DATIA Courses
                • DOT Issues Technical Amendments Answering Industry Questions
                • DATIA's Washington Seminar Gets Rave Reviews
                • DATIA Staff Announcements

                June/July 2001 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Submits Comments to DOT Addressing the Six Modes

                • DATIA Submits Comments to DOT Addressing the Six Modes
                • DATIA’s Annual Conference Brings the Industry Together
                • It’s The Law: Part 40 (Rewrite): Risk-Reduction Strategies for Service Agents
                  By Tom Eden & Mike Jackson, Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DTAB Update
                • DATIA’s Accomplishments Over the Past Year
                • DATIA's Washington Seminar Addresses the New Modal Regulations
                • DATIA’s Agenda and Action Items for 2001-2002

                April/May 2001 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Submits Part 40 Concerns

                • Don't Wait for DOT to Issue Your Organization a PIE
                • It’s The Law: Supreme Court May Decide Whether "Medical Necessity Is An Exception to Federal Marijuana Laws, By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • DATIA Reception Receives An Overwhelming Response
                • DATIA 2001 Annual Conference Experiences Record Registration
                • Personalized Corporate Training Provided by DATIA
                • DATIA Questions Confidentiality
                • In the Industry News
                • DATIA Attends Medical Marijuana Policy Forum
                • Acamprosate Medication for Alcoholism Treatment
                • Register for the DATIA Online Forum

                February/March 2001 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: FDA Proposes New Major Regulatory Burden on Workplace Onsite Testing

                • New Part 40 Impacts Collectors
                • It’s The Law: Part 40--The High Cost of Non-Compliance
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Industry Online Forum Unveiled
                • Changes to DOT’s Testing Regulations Are Fused Into DATIA Training Courses
                • Companies Earn NAADATP Status
                • DATIA Incorporation and Strategic Plan Announced at Executive Meetin
                • Member Get A Member Campaign
                • In the Industry News

                December 2000/January 2001 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: New Part 40 Reflects Industry Concerns

                • DATIA Meets with White House and SBA Regulatory Review Officials on Part 40
                • It’s The Law: Supreme Court Enforces Arbitrator’s Order to Reinstate Employee Despite the Employee’s Multiple Positive Drug Tests
                  By Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: FAA Proposes $172,500 Fine Against Chautauqua Airlines for Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
                • Top-Notch Speakers at DATIA’s 5th Annual Conference in Phoenix
                • FDA Says Screening Tests Could Require OTC Approval
                • HHS Issues Draft 3 of Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Drug Testing Programs
                • HHS Continues Lab Inspections
                • CA Implements Proposition 36 for Drug Treatment
                • DATIA Offers Comprehensive Training on New Part 40

                October/November 2000 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: Reauthorization of Drug-Free Workplace Act Pending in Congress

                • NAADATP Program Receives Industry Applause
                • It’s The Law: Supreme Court Considers Case of Drugs and Safety
                  By:Tom Eden, Esq., Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: Alaska to Vote to Legalize Marijuana, Reports Drugtestingnews.com
                • Key Rulemakings from DOT and DHHS in Final Stages, Expected Soon
                • 2nd Draft Mandatory Guidelines Reflect DATIA’s Comments
                • DATIA Responds to Recent Incident Questioning Drug Test
                • Trucking Consortium Official Sentenced in Drug-Fraud Case
                • PMA: Deadlier Ecstasy
                • Personal Medical History Questions During A Drug Test Result in ADA Lawsuit

                August/September 2000 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: 1st National Accreditation Program for Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs Announced
                • Collector Certification Program Tops 1000
                • It's the Law: EEOC v. Exxon Update: ADA and the Safety Sensitive Employee
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: DOT Issues Implementation Guidance for New CCF and Indicates Publication of Final Rule on Part 40 by End of 2000 or First Part of 2001
                • DATIA Submits Comments on Draft Mandatory Guidelines
                • Important Certification Policies You Need to Know
                • Procedures Surrounding Use of New Chain of Custody Form
                • Scientific Hair Tests for Ecstasy Introduced
                • Drugtestingnews.com Doubles Its Visitor Traffic

                June/July 2000 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: HHS Releases First Draft of Revised Mandatory Guidelines
                • It's the Law: Arbitrator Orders Reinstatement Despite the Employee's Multiple Positive Drug Tests: Supreme Court to Review
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: New CCF Has Been Approved By OMB
                • Onsite Test Kits: Testing for Ecstasy
                • DATIA Members Outline Problems and Recommend Solutions
                • Ecstasy and Your Brain
                • New DATIA Staff
                • Question of the Month

                April/May 2000 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Members Take Charge of Their Future
                • It's the Law: Pre-Employment Drug Testing of the Public Employee: Walking the Fourth
                  Amendment Tight Rope [Part III]
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: FDA Issues Final Rule on Testing Devices
                • Consortium/TPA Seminar Attendees Push for Recognition
                • DATIA Announces New Executive Director
                • Sponsor Drugtestingnews.com
                • DATIA Responds to Part 40 Proposal
                • New CCF and Changes to Part 40
                • Question of the Month

                February/March 2000 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Conference Attendees Swarm Capitol Hill
                • It's the Law: Seven Steps to Protect and Enhance the Profitability of Your Drug Testing Business During Times of
                  Regulatory Change
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: National Transportation Safety Board Makes Recommendations Regarding Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications
                • SAMHSA Announces Guide to Grant Programs
                • DATIA Launches Drugtestingnews.com!
                • Mark Your Calendars! DATIA 5th Annual Conference
                • DATIA Member Survey Results on DOT Part 40 Are In

                December 1999/January 2000 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: Part 40 Proposed Revisions Raise Many Questions for Industry
                • It's the Law: Post-Accident Drug Testing of the Public Employee: Walking the Fourth Amendment Tight Rope (Part II)
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Washington Update: 2000 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates
                • FAA Withdraws Proposed Drug Testing Rule for Employees of Foreign Air Carriers
                • FDA Issues Draft Guidance on OTC Sample Collection System Labeling
                • OMCS Proposes to Deny Exemption Application for Random Testing of Drivers
                • Mayors Call for Increased Use of Drug Testing
                • McCaffrey Calls for Common Sense Demand Reduction Strategy for Olympic Athletes
                • USDOT Conducting Public Meeting on Part 40
                • NMCSA Bill Receives Fast Track Approval; Puts Teeth into Verified Positive Test Results for CDL Holders
                • Drug Use Among Youths Mixed
                • DATIA's 4th Annual Conference to Reach Record Numbers
                • DATIA Responds to Proposed CCF Revisions

                October/November 1999 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: DATIA Makes Big Imprint on New Federal Chain of Custody Form
                • It's the Law: Post-Accident Drug Testing of the Public Employee
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Legislative Update: SBA Awards Grants for Drug Testing Development
                • House Passes E-Signature Bill
                • NMCSA Legislation Could Change Way MROs & C/TPAs Report Driver Test Results
                • Supreme Court Lets Stand Teacher Drug Testing
                • Industry Developing First Ever On-Site Testing Standard Operating Procedures
                • Eduction and Resources DATIA Attendees to Start Y2K in DC!

                August/September 1999 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: Key Issue Arises About C/TPA's Role in Receiving Test Results
                • It's the Law: Questions Impacting Reliable On-Site* Workplace Drug Screening: One Minute Audit
                  By: Tom Eden, Esq. - Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt, L.L.C.
                • Legislative Update: DATIA Submits Testimony In Support of Student Drug Testing
                • SBA Grants Still Under Consideration
                • Why DATIA is Unique: We Are Your Voice in Washington on Crucial Issues
                  By: Jeffrey C. Smith - DATIA President
                • Member Profile: Diane Schwimmer - Doctors Review Service

                June/July 1999 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: SAMHSA Finds that Small Employers Have HighestPercentage of Drug/Alcohol Users
                • It's the Law: Insurance Coverage: Put Yours to the Test
                • Legislative Update: DoT Asks for Comments about SAP Certification
                • What's Happening in the States?
                • FHWA Maintains 50 Percent Random Rates
                • DATIA's Stamp of Approval: Top Ten Reasons to Seek Certification
                • Internet Searchable Database to be Expanded

                April/May 1999 Newsletter

                HEADLINE: Drug Free Workplace Grants In Review Process
                • DATIA Announces New Professional Collector Certification
                • Legislative Update: Congress Renews Support for Student Drug Testing
                • DATIA's Legislative Agenda Heats Up
                • Meeting Recap - Standing Room Only at DATIA's Annual Meeting
                • Insurance Program - Professional Liability Insurance for Professional Drug and Alcohol Testing Services Announced
                February/March 1999 Newsletter
                HEADLINE: Conference to Highlight Industry Changes and Innovation
                • What is a Digital Signature?
                • The Americans with Disabilities Act: What is Current Use of Drugs?
                • SAMHSA Finds Favorable Results with On-Site Test Study
                • Senate Bill Introduced to Speed Review of Alternative Specimens
                • DATIA Asks Members for Comments on CCF
                • FTA Expands Drug Testing Scope
                • Tina Hayes, Operations Manager - WPCI - Scottsbluff, NE
                December/January 1999 Newsletter
                HEADLINE: FTA Recognizes DATIA's Concerns In AllowingLaw Enforcement Post-Accident Testing
                • Considerations for Random Drug Testing Programs
                • State Legislatures Continue to Expand Drug-Free Workplace Objectives
                • SBA Slow Moving on Workplace Bill
                • DATIA Requests Participation in CCF Review
                • Does Recent Approval of Medical Marijuana Affect You?
                • Opiate Testing Level Raise Formalized December 1
                • DATIA Member Sends Important Warning
                • Colleen Wienhoff, President
                  Wienhoff & Associates (Boise, ID)

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