1. A Mandatory State
Maryland is a mandatory State in the sense that all drugs or alcohol tests come under the purview of the State Law for the same. Any employer who wishes to conduct tests must adhere to this law.
2. Clearly Defined Written Policy
The employer must have a clear and defined ‘Policy’ that has been written down. [...]
The United States is probably one of the countries where addiction to drug and alcohol is one of the highest in the world. It is also probably one of the biggest problems that the country faces. Testing for drugs in the United States goes back almost 50 years. Let’s have a look at this journey.
The [...]
When you need to get some lab tests done, either for yourself or for your home, you may encounter laboratories or facilities that declare themselves to offer CLIA waived tests. They would also probably have a certificate saying that hanging on a wall. But perhaps the question you may have would be: What [...]
Testing for lead in your home is a very important task that you may have to undertake when you have young children or pregnant women living in your home. The presence of lead in your drinking water or in your house paint can poison you over time. In young children and in unborn [...]
Bacteria are common in the home water supply. Just because the water that comes from our tap looks clear and does not smell funny does not mean that it is pure. There is actually no such thing as “pure” water.
The fact that there are always some bacteria to be found in our home water supply [...]
Drunk driving in America has been one of the major causes of road accidents. To minimize such tendency, the government is strict in implementing the law against driving under the influence (DUI). Violation to such law subjects the driver to penalties or imprisonment. DUI is determined if the person is proved to be drunk while [...]
If you are an employee, you need to conduct mandatory drug screening for all employees. There are various drug testing panels and choosing which panel you want will depend on your objectives. Here is a basic description of the different panels and the different procedures they follow.
The DOT 5 drug test panel
This is a comprehensive [...]
CLIA refers to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. These amendments were passed by the Congress way back in 1988. These laws stipulate that laboratory testing procedures should ensure timeliness, accuracy and dependability irrespective of the location of the tests.
What is a CLIA waiver?
Every laboratory test has its own unique requirements. Certain tests can be highly complex [...]
