CDME Module 8: Drug Abuse & Alcoholism-Rx & OTC Medication Toolkit

Rx & OTC Medication Toolkit - FTA- 2011 (2012 Update)

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Chapter II of the document provides best practices for implementing policies and procedures for the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications by safety-sensitive employees. It includes examples from transit systems such as the Indiana Department of Transportation, Livingston Essential Transportation Service, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority. The document also outlines the drug and alcohol policies and testing programs of LACMTA, MTA, and MBTA. MBTA has a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing policy that includes procedures for different types of tests, collection and testing of samples, and consequences for positive results. The document also discusses the Rx/OTC medication policies and forms used by Prairie Five Rides, METS, Tri-Met, Veolia Transportation, and Indiana Department of Transportation. Additionally, it provides information on the potential effects of medications on driving and suggests safe practices. The document includes resources for understanding and training on Rx/OTC medications in the transit industry, as well as the FTA Prescription/Over-the-Counter Medication Toolkit for transit systems.

Keywords

Chapter II

best practices

prescription medications

over-the-counter medications

safety-sensitive employees

transit systems

drug and alcohol policies

testing programs

comprehensive policy

medication effects