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There are no quick fixes to substance abuse, but screening and information help,
especially if the screening is carefully controlled and monitored. OHS-COMPCARE
takes the measures necessary to provide valid, timely screening with a
commitment to these important benefits for employers and employees:
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Easy access: Our clinics are conveniently located off major highways and have
free parking
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On-site services: OHS-COMPCARE will perform collections at your location
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Rapid Lab processing: The urine samples are sent daily to a
government-certified laboratory or the employer’s contracted laboratory
for fast processing
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1 business day service: Collections are performed day and night for businesses with
employees on shifts
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Proper and consistent sample collection and handling: Collections comply with
Department of Transportation regulations the highest standards
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Fast Patient Turnaround: Patient visits for foreign substance screening average
20 minutes
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Timely reporting: Negative results are reported to employers within one
business day; positive results are reported to employers within 2-3 business days
and if an MRO is needed, the final report to the employer will be within 3 business days
of receipt of the lab results
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Collectors trained and certified to DOT requirements
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Certified Breath Alcohol Technicians
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Medical Review Officer service: Confirmation of positive results through
OHS-COMPCARE’s certified Medical Review Officers guards against later
disputes by assuring compliance with proper substance abuse screening program
guidelines in the workplace
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Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP): Counselors in this program work with
employees and their families to help them deal with personal and job-related
issues contributing to behaviors that impair an organization’s efficiency
and productivity — DOT compliant
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Drug Free Workplace Training
Why are these services and benefits important? The statistics are alarming:
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7.6% of full-time workers between age 18 and 49 report current illicit drug
use, according to a 1997 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
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11% of workers reporting illicit drug use worked for companies with 25 or fewer
employees
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Each Substance abuser costs an employer an average of $7,000 to $10,000
annually
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Substance abusers drain employers of 300% more in medical costs and benefits
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Substance abusers are absent up to 16 times more often and are 1/3 less
productive
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