tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 37

Reader Question: How Can We Screen New Staffers?

Question: We had a staff member who we caught taking some prescription samples for herself. We later learned that she had a prescription drug habit, so our practice partners are considering doing drug screening tests before we hire. Are we allowed to do this? Answer: The debate over whether drug screening in the workplace is beneficial has been ongoing. While some experts believe workplace testing reduces drug use, others believe it’s a civil rights violation. In a medical practice, you may feel even more pressure to make the right call. If your practice is considering drug testing (or...

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