La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-3991
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-3991 - ApplicabilityA. To assure maintenance of a drug-free workforce, it shall be the policy of DHH to implement a program of drug testing, in accordance with Executive Order No. MJF 98-38, R.S. 49:1001, et seq., and all other applicable federal and state laws, as set forth below. This policy shall apply to all employees of DHH including appointees and all other persons having an employment relationship with this agency. Each prospective employee shall be required to submit to drug screening. Pursuant to R.S. 49:1008, a prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of drugs in the initial screening shall be eliminated from consideration for employment.B. Drug testing pursuant to this policy shall be conducted for the presence of cannabinoids (marijuana metabolites), cocaine metabolites, opiate metabolites, phencyclidine, and amphetamines in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 49:1001, et seq. DHH reserves the right to test its employees for the presence of any other illegal drug or controlled substance when there is reasonable suspicion to do so.La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-3991
Promulgated by Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, LR 26:1058 (May 2000).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:1015.