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DATIA eNews - February 2, 2012 |
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Summary: DATIA Announces The 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition - "A Fiesta Of Education". Breaking News - DTAB Recommendations Approved By HHS! FMCSA - Final Rule Issued. Tomorrow Is The Deadline To Apply To Be A DATIA Board Member. Question of the Week: Can a person's drug test results be stored in a person's personal medical record?
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DATIA eNews - January 26, 2012 |
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Summary: Apply To Be A DATIA Board Member - Deadline February 3rd. Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy & Compliance Releases Medical Review Officer Notice. DATIA Courses - Multiple Discounts Available. Question of the Week: For DOT, do SAP assessments need to be done in person or can they be done over the phone?
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DATIA eNews - January 19, 2012 |
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Summary: DATIA Courses Just A Month Away! Senator Leads The Battle To Fight Loopholes In Law On Synthetic Drugs. Reminder: DATIA Webinar On Collection Errors Takes Place This Wednesday, January 25th. Question of the Week: Who can inspect laboratories?
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DATIA eNews - January 12, 2012 |
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Summary: DATIA Study Fuels Launch Of New International Accreditation Program. Don't Miss DATIA's Upcoming Courses Next Month In Las Vegas. Apply To Be A DATIA Board Member. Question of the Week: I was doing some research on the cut off levels -initial and confirmatory- and received different information. Can you tell me what the cutoff levels are for the drugs below?
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DATIA eNews - January 5, 2012 |
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Summary: Start The New Year Off Right With DATIA's January Webinar - Stay In Compliance With DOT! DATIA Publishes Findings On Employee Drug Testing - Higher Productivity Seen With Testing. NLCP Releases Part 1 of 4 On Drug Testing Panel For Expanded Opiates. SAMHSA Releases Updated List Of Certified Laboratories And IITFs. Question of the Week: Can we still use the old federal CCFs (from 2000)?
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DATIA eNews - December 28, 2011 |
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Summary: Join DATIA For Our January and February 2012 Webinars! NLCP Releases Part 1 of 4 On Drug Testing Panel For Expanded Opiates. Advisory Issued Concerning Expired 2000 Federal CCFs. Question of the Week: Have the 2012 Random Testing Rates been released for all DOT modes?
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DATIA eNews - December 15, 2011 |
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Summary: 2012 Annual Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Rates Released. Teen Drug Use Remains High As Cigarette and Alcohol Use Wanes. DATIA Holiday Closures. Question of the Week: I have an urgent need to find information explaining the differences in tests for determining the presence alcohol. An employee had a breathalyzer, and blood alcohol test, following a 9 panel urine plus alcohol test. Only the urine test came back positive, could it be the time difference? (Revision to last week's answer.)
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DATIA eNews - December 8, 2011 |
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Summary: DATIA Presents Our 2012 Webinar Series! SAMHSA Releases Updated List Of Certified Laboratories And IITFs. New Synthetic Drugs Cause Authorities To Play Catch-Up. Question of the Week: I have an urgent need to find information explaining the differences in tests for determining the presence alcohol. An employee had a breathalyzer, and blood alcohol test, following a 9 panel urine plus alcohol test. Only the urine test came back positive, could it be the time difference?
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DATIA eNews - December 1, 2011 |
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Summary: Reminder - Today, December 1, 2011 Marks The Mandatory Use Of The New Federal CCF. December 3, 2011 – ASAM Medical Review Officer Training. Sign-Up Now To Exhibit At DATIA's 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition! Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates For FAA For 2012 Remain The Same. Question of the Week: When do the new CCFs need to be used (instead of the 2000 Federal CCFs)? Is this for DOT only?
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DATIA eNews - November 17, 2011 |
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Summary: November 30th Is The Deadline For Use Of 2000 Federal CCF. Reminder To Collectors About Federal Drug Testing Custody & Control Form (CCF) Copies.
Keep In Mind: DATIA's Previously Issued Special Update – DOT Specimen Collection Errors.
SAMHSA Releases Updated List Of Certified Laboratories And IITFs. Question of the Week: If a donor arrives at a collection facility for a DOT drug test and she makes an unsuccessful attempt to provide a sample (and therefore enters into a shy bladder situation) what should I, as the collector, do if after two hours the donor provides a specimen that is out of temperature range?
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DATIA eNews - November 3, 2011 |
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Summary: Sign-Up Now To Exhibit At DATIA's 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition! DATIA Survey - We Need Your Input To Better Serve Your Needs. DATIA Special Update – DOT Specimen Collection Errors. Reminder - December 1, 2011: Mandatory Use Of The New Federal CCF. DOT Marks 20th Anniversary of Transportation Drug Testing Law. Question of the Week: If a donor leaves the clinic prior to finishing a DOT pre-employment collection, this is NOT considered a refusal to test, correct?
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DATIA eNews - October 21, 2011 |
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Summary: Chemicals Used To Create "Bath Salts” Are Under Federal Control and Regulation. Last Chance For DATIA In-Person Courses In 2011! DATIA Launches New System For Electronic Archives Of DATIA Focus. Question of the Week: Are employers required to have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place per DOT? Do they need to pay for a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program if a DOT employee has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules and regulations?
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DATIA eNews - October 6, 2011 |
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Summary: Dozens Of Boeing Employees Arrested In Drug Sting. DATIA Members Save Big On FedEx Shipping Services. SAMHSA Releases Updated List Of Certified Laboratories And IITFs. DATIA Offices Closed Monday, October 10th In Observance Of Columbus Day. Question of the Week: Are employers required to have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place per DOT? Do they need to pay for a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program if a DOT employee has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules and regulations?
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DATIA eNews - September 29, 2011 |
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Summary: DOT Issues Final Rule On 2000 CCF Extension. DATIA Offers A Wide Array Of Educational Opportunities. SAMHSA Announces Grant Awards For Substance Abuse Prevention. Question of the Week: When completing a follow-up DOT SAP evaluation and the SAP specifies the donor should complete follow-up tests over a period of time, should the SAP specify the number of tests done?
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DATIA eNews - September 22, 2011 |
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Summary: Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients In Florida Remains A Major Issue. DATIA Launches Online CPC Course!. DATIA Releases Course Line-Up For 2012. Question of the Week: Does the extension date for the use of the 2000 CCF through November 30, 2011 (mentioned in last week's eNews) apply to DOT and DOT Modes?
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DATIA eNews -September 15, 2011 |
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Summary: HHS Advisory - Use Of 2000 CCF Extended Through November 30, 2011. DATIA Launches Online CPC Course! DEA Intends To Place Three Synthetic Cathinones As Schedule I Controlled Substances. ODAPC’s Web Site Gets New Look and Web Address. Question of the Week: What exactly is an IITF used for?
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DATIA eNews - September 8, 2011 |
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Summary: SHRM & DATIA Poll: Half Of Employers Conduct Drug Tests On Final Job Candidates. Don't Miss Out On DATIA's Upcoming Educational Opportunities. September Is National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month. NLCP Free Course Available: Analytical Methods In Workplace Drug Testing - Immunoassay. Question of the Week: If a donor arrives at a collection facility for a DOT drug test and she makes an unsuccessful attempt to provide a sample (and therefore enters into a shy bladder situation) what should I, as the collector, do if after two hours the donor provides a specimen that is out of temperature range?
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DATIA eNews - September 1, 2011 |
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Summary: SAMHSA Releases Updated List Of Certified Laboratories And IITFs. Florida's Prescription Drug Database Activated. Reminder: DATIA Membership Renewals Are Due. Question of the Week: I am looking for a process for DOT Observed specimens. I am specifically looking for a process that (likely) changed in 2010 to confirm that any Federal Agency DOT Drug Collection for a Return to Work reason is required to be an observed collection.
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June 23, 2011 |
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Summary: The Results Are In - DATIA 2011 Annual Conference And Exhibition Is A Hit! DATIA FedEx Shipping Benefits. DATIA Seeks Your Expertise - Call For Presentations At The 2012 Conference. Extended Grace Period For Certification Renewals Through June 30, 2011. Question of the Week: If the new, DATIA.org website, doesn't recognize my login, what do I do?
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