The drug and alcohol testing industry needs your expertise and insights – and NDASA hopes you will share them in upcoming issues of its e-magazine! For the summer issue, let us know you want to be included by May 15. The final submission deadline for all content is...
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The value of townhalls
By Patrice M. Kelly, JD, Senior Policy Executive Advisor Many of you have heard me say, “My favorite hour each week is the NDASA Town Hall meeting time!” I genuinely mean that. Where else can you find relevant and clear advice in an engaging format open to questions...
2024 NDASA Advocacy Day
NDASA’s 2024 Advocacy Day was a success beyond all expectations, with more than two dozen meetings held in our nation's capital and a common commitment to protecting the safety of our workplaces and communities during an era of fast-changing drug laws. Nearly 40 NDASA...
FMCSA Scam Alert
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a warning to FMCSA-registered entities of a phishing scam disguised as notice of a required safety audit. Through an email, scammers pretending to be from FMCSA say a safety audit needs to be...
Service animals & drug testing:What are proper protocols?
By Sarah Davis, NDASA Membership Coordinator, CPC, CPCT When collecting specimens for drug testing, the best course of action is this: follow the rules. The rules and procedures for any specimen collection will help ensure, to the best of the collector’s abilities,...
Introducing SAP 2.0 Training at NDASA’s Conference and Trade Show
In conjunction with its 2024 Conference and Trade Show, the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is offering a newly developed, intensive,12-hour SAP 2.0 Training session, over three days. WHEN: Thursday, May 16 & Friday, May 17INSTRUCTOR: David...
NDASA Board of Director nominations due
The Class of 2024 Board of Director seats are now open for applicants.ELEVEN seats must be filled. Service terms are 3 years. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: Be NDASA members in good standing prior to the date of voting. Have at least 5 years of experience in an...
Make Your Voice Heard: Submit comments to DOT by April 5
UPDATED WITH NEW DEADLINE The public comment period for the Federal Aviation Administration's Foreign Repair Station Notice of Proposed Rulemaking closes on April 5, 2024. (This is an extension from the initial deadline of 2.5.24). Have you shared your thoughts with...
NDASA News: Executive Director Jo McGuire awarded CSAPA designation
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA Board of Directors congratulates Executive Director Jo McGuire for achieving the highly respected Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator (CSAPA) designation, awarded by the Certification Commission...
Laws protecting off-duty use of marijuana don’t mean you have to stop testing for it!
By Buzzkill Labs Although state lawmakers approved Assembly Bill 2188 more than a year ago, there is still a lack of clarity about what it means for employers in California. Even some drug testing service providers are under the impression that AB 2188 spells the end...