All collectors are trained as Certified Collectors (CDTC) and Breath Alcohol Technicians (BAT). All point of collection (rapid screens) testing devices are FDA approved and ALL testing laboratories are SAMHSA, DHHS or The College of American Pathologist certified.
Medical Review Officers are certified by the American Association of Medical Review Officers, meeting all federal and non-federal testing requirements.
Services we provide:
Implementation of Drug Free Workplace Program We will develop a policy and detailed procedures for your company. It will be written to meet the needs of your company, and in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Each policy document will include step-by-step consequences of a "positive" drug test result.
Employee Drug Testing Gulf South Resources, Inc. will assist your company in the selection and collection of all types of drug testing.
Random Employee Drug Testing Gulf South Resources, Inc. will randomly select (using industry accepted random selection process) the employees for drug testing. There is no additional charge (other than the actual cost of the test) for this service.
Post-Accident Testing The testing of an employee who is involved in an on-the-job accident (vehicle or otherwise), which may have involved human error, that causes a fatality, serious injury, or significant property damage. A toll free telephone number is provided for 24/7 availability.
Laboratory Based Drug Testing All substance abuse specimens submitted to laboratory for testing are initially tested using the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) screening technique. This objective method is both computerized and automated to ensure reliable results and industry-leading turnaround times.
On Site Drug Testing With some testing, direct results are reported within minutes. Gulf South Resources, Inc. offers a wide variety of on-site, instant drug testing products that offer employers convenient, one-step screening for illicit drug use, all with rapid, reliable results.
Training Programs Gulf South Resources, Inc. offers training for employees, pointing out the benefits of a Drug Free Workplace and the dangers of substance abuse, and training for supervisors highlighting liabilities and what to look for if an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Medical Review Officer (MRO) The role of the Medical Review Officer is to review and interpret lab results obtained through the agency's testing program. An essential element of drug testing is a mechanism for a medical review of the results. That mechanism is the Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Types Of Testing:
Pre-employment: Testing that is part of the application process before an offer of employment is made. Testing that is part of the hiring process after an offer of employment is made, but before hiring actually occurs (a so-called “conditional offer of employment”). Testing that occurs sometime soon after the individual begins work, but passing the drug test is made a condition of employment (i.e., even though the individual is already working, his or her hiring will not become final unless the individual passes the required drug test).
Random: The testing of employees who are chosen on a “neutral-selection” basis without advance notice. Random testing also includes the testing of all employees in a company (or a particular division of the company) when the date and time of the testing are unannounced and randomly selected.
For-Cause/Reasonable Cause: This is synonymous with “probable cause” and “reasonable suspicion” testing. Typically, the “cause” required is an objective, factual, individualized basis for testing, such as when an employee’s behavior or physical appearance suggests drug use or possession of drugs, or there are other indications of a violation of the company’s substance-abuse prevention policy.
Periodic Announced: The testing occurs when employees are given advance notice of the date and time that testing will take place. It is often conducted as part of a regularly scheduled employment physical or fitness-for-duty medical examination.
Post-Accident: This testing of an employee who is involved in an on-the-job accident (vehicle or otherwise) which may have involved human error, and which causes a fatality, a serious injury, or significant property damage.
Follow-up This testing occurs during an employee’s participation in a rehabilitation program and/or upon the employee’s return to work.
Gulf South Resources, Inc. can help you achieve your goal to have a Drug Free Workplace. The following four (4) services will get you on your way.
Customized policy development - each policy is developed to meet the specific needs of the client company -each policy includes step by step consequences of a "positive" drug test result.
Complete program implementation – Gulf South Resources, Inc. will coordinate between the client company, laboratory, collection site and Medical Review Officer; provide certification/verification of all drug screen results.
Medical Review Officer (MRO) – Gulf South Resources, Inc. utilizes a licensed physician, who is responsible for receiving and reviewing all "positive" drug test results from the laboratory. The MR0 will also contact all individuals testing "positive" to inquire about possible prescription or over-the-counter medications which may have caused a "positive" test result.
One itemized invoice - no need to keep track of laboratory, collection site, Medical Review Officer's invoicing. Gulf South Resources, Inc. will send you one invoice.