Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-Substance Use in the Workplace; ADA: CLIA

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Video Summary

This video module focuses on substance use in the workplace and its effects and consequences. It highlights the influence of factors such as age, education, geography, type of drugs used, gender, and work status on illicit drug use. The data on drug use in the United States is important because two-thirds of current drug users are employees. Different industries have varying rates of drug use, with accommodations and food services, arts and entertainment, management, construction, real estate, rental, and retail trade industries having higher rates. Heavy alcohol use is prevalent in the construction, mining, hospitality, utilities, arts, entertainment, recreation, and management industries. The negative impacts of drug and alcohol use in the workplace include higher turnover, absenteeism, accidents and injuries, lower productivity, and security issues. The video also discusses the federal drug-free workplace program and the elements of a drug-free workplace program in private industry. It examines drug testing practices, positive drug test rates, and the most frequently detected drugs. Additionally, the Americans with Disabilities Act's protections for alcoholism and drug addiction are explained, as well as the relationship between state medical marijuana laws and federal law. The video concludes with guidance for medical review officers in interpreting drug test results.

Keywords

substance use

workplace

effects

consequences

drug testing