1990-06-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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e e 4. Before the MRO verifies a confirmed positive result for opiates, he or she shall determine that there is clinical evidence - in addition to the urine test - of illegal use of any opium, opiate or opium derivative (e.g., morphine/codeine). However, this requirement will not apply if the GC/MS confirmation testing for opiates confirms the presence of 6-monoacetylmorphine. 5. Should any question arise as to the accuracy or validity of a positive test result, the MRO will order a reanalysis of the original specimen. 6. If the MRO determines there is a legitimate medical explanation for the positive test result, the contract vendor will report the test result to the City as negative. 7. Prior to making a final decision to verify a positive test result, the MRO will offer the individual an opportunity to discuss the test result either telephonically or in person. Following verification of a positive test result by the MRO, the contract vendor will report the result to the City. 8. Any individual who has tested positive will have available as an affirmative defense, to be proven by the individual through clear and convincing evidence, that his/her use of alcohol or a drug (except for methadone) was prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who is familiar with the individual's medical history and assigned duties. 9. If the individual is desirous of a second opinion, he or she may request a retest by an alternate laboratory, acceptable to the City, of the same specimen at the individual's expense. XI. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A. Education and Training 1. The City will: - Provide education for employees which addresses the safety and health risks assQciated with drug and alcohol use; - Provide training for managers and supervisors which addresses the City's intervention tactics for controlling drug and alcohol use in the workplace; - Document the education and training given to employees, managers and supervisors.