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Drug Testing Policy

States the Agency’s decision on drug testing of staff who have direct contact with patients, describes the testing method, says what happens after a positive or refused test, and requires a copy of the policy to be given to everyone applying for services and anyone who asks.

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About this policy
Policy number
TX-HSP-HR-05
Version
1.0
Main rule
26 TAC §558.253
Library
Texas hospice · 59 policies
Category
Human resources
Sections
13

In short

  • Sample Hospice, LLC drug tests staff who have direct contact with patients.
  • You are tested before your first assignment, if a supervisor sees signs you may be impaired, and after certain incidents.
  • Never work while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or misuse any medicine.
  • Refusing a test, or a confirmed positive test, means you are removed from patient care right away.
  • Patients receive a copy of this policy when they apply for services.

What's inside

13 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (26 TAC §558.253)
  • 5. Testing Method
  • 6. Results and Consequences
  • 7. Confidentiality
  • 8. Responsibilities and Records
  • 9. References
  • 10. Related Policies and Forms
  • 11. Approval
  • 12. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • Do you drug test employees who have direct contact with patients? Where does your written policy say so?
  • How is the testing done?

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