In recognition of those who have made significant contributions to the nation’s drug and alcohol testing industry, NDASA is once again seeking nominations for the "Industry Hall of Fame” recognition, which will be awarded at the annual Hall of Fame Luncheon at our...
By Patrice Kelly, Senior Policy Executive Advisor, NDASA (on detail from the U.S. Department of Transportation) When you read a regulatory provision that does not make sense to you, you should pause and ask yourself if you are reading it correctly. You also should...
By Working Partners® When talking to employers about their current challenges, chances are good that you hear about their difficulty finding and retaining good employees. Part of the challenge is attributed to the unemployment rate, while other factors include a lean,...
By Nadine Wentzell, Chair, IAMRO As Chair of the above-noted body, I am pleased to introduce our recently formed not-for-profit specialty organization. I suspect this is a new entity to most readers of this newsletter, and as such, my intent here is to provide you...
By Sandra Serrano, Chief Development Officer, America Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc. (ASAP) Substance use in the workplace presents significant challenges for employers, especially when a well-developed program isn’t already in place. Imagine discovering during a...
By Bill Current, founder of the Current Consulting Group For many years, oral fluid testing was considered an “emerging technology” as lab-based urine testing dominated the drug testing industry. But that appears to be changing thanks in large part to the Department...
By National MRO Within the drug testing industry, Medical Review Officers (MROs) play a critical role in interpreting laboratory results and ensure drug testing programs are scientifically valid and legally defensible. For regulated testing, the U.S. Department of...
By Bill Current of the Current Consulting Group & Brian Drake of Wondfo USA Rapid-result drug testing is growing in popularity among employers. In Current Consulting Group’s (CCG) 2024 Employer Drug Testing Survey, co-sponsored by Wondfo USA, 45% of respondents...
The Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures, together with the 49 CFR Part 40, and the U.S. Department of Transportation Operating Administration rules, provide collectors with the information needed in the performance of their collection duties Click here to view...
Welcome international attendees! The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA,) in partnership with the International Forum for Drug & Alcohol Testing (IFDAT), is proud to add International Day to its annual Conference & Trade Show in...