Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant Training-Segment 2: Drug Testing Basics

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Kent Peterson discusses the basics of drug and alcohol testing. He begins by providing some history on the beginnings of drug testing and the drug-free workplace program. He then covers the purposes and types of drug testing, the standards of practice, and the three basic steps of drug testing: specimen collection, analysis of the specimen, and review and verification of the results. Dr. Peterson emphasizes the importance of proper paperwork and the role of the medical review officer (MRO) in reviewing results and determining whether there is a legitimate medical explanation for a positive test. He also discusses the additional responsibilities of the MRO, such as referring individuals for medical evaluations and reporting results to employers and regulatory agencies. Throughout the video, Dr. Peterson stresses the need for accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to regulations in the drug testing process. This summary is based on the transcript of the video provided. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

drug and alcohol testing

history of drug testing

drug-free workplace program

types of drug testing

medical review officer

positive test

MRO responsibilities

medical evaluations

reporting results

accuracy in drug testing