Pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 12564 addressing the need for a Drug-Free Federal Workplace and Executive Order 13941 improving Rural Health and Telehealth Access, this briefing will review the efficiencies in utilizing telehealth for virtual drug testing. The advancement of technology combined with well-established virtual health procedures provides for improved efficiency, time savings and cost savings in drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, post-accident, post-incident, reasonable suspicion, for cause, and random drug testing programs.

Procedures for adoption of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs has been established by the Department of Transportation (DOT). In the ruling by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration on 05/02/2023.

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Recommended attending personnel:

Recommended attendees for this briefing includes:

• Federal HR personnel
• Federal contracting officers and acquisition professionals
• Safety and compliance officers
• Prime contractors and subcontractors
• Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), and Women-Owned small businesses

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

Topical Overview

Federal Initiatives

• Executive Orders
• FAA Ruling

Current Drug Testing Review & Challenges

• Pre-Employment
• For Cause
• Reasonable Suspicion
• Post Accident/Post Incident
• Random

Comparing Traditional vs. Modern Testing

• Efficiency
• Cost Savings

Virtual Drug Testing Case Studies

• Collection Protocol
• Trained Staff
• 20-Minute Test Results
• 24/7 Live Proctors - Nationwide
• Increased Productivity

Next Steps

• Continuing the Conversation
• Live Virtual Demonstration
• Agency Pilots
• Procurement Options
• Contact Information

Closing Remarks