For example, a company can choose to use a computer program which randomly selects workers for testing. The program would be run by an outside third party. Decisions must also be made as to what kind of substance abuse education program employers are going to offer employees. You would be surprised, some employers do not realize they need a policy to do this. They send someone to test and they come up with a problem.
Rehabilitation is also a concern.
Fannon said St. Luke's is offering assistance to a number of businesses currently considering or crafting their drug testing policy. The center also holds annual training sessions for supervisors. Under the new law, tests will be conducted on urine samples. Fannon said samples can be collected at the South Sioux City facility or at a certified hospital. St. Luke's also has a mobile testing unit it can drive to the workplace.