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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

December 2004

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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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August 2003

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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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November 2002

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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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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: 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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