Drug-Free Workplace Laboratories
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Drug-free Workplace laboratories are specialized forensic toxicology laboratories licensed by the State of Florida for the purpose of performing drug testing for employers within the State. These laboratories may be certified through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the Department of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government. Drug-free Workplace laboratories must be CLIA certified in order to qualify for licensure by the State of Florida.
All employers within the State that wish to participate in the "Drug-Free Workplace Program" (http://www.fldfs.com/WC/pdf/DrugFreeWorkplace_new.pdf ) sponsored through the Department of Worker's Compensation must contract with a licensed Drug-Free Workplace Laboartory to implement their programs.
Information Listings:
- Listing of licensed Drug-Free Workplace Laboratories: http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/
[Note: the current listing of licensed laboratories can be obtained at: http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/ by choosing Find Facilities or Providers then Search by Facility Type/Location and selecting "Forensic Toxicology Laboratories" and clicking "search. This will provide a complete listing of all licensed laboratories. You can also search by area, facility name, for example.] - Over The Counter And Prescription Drugs Which Could Alter Or Affect Drug Test Results
Links to Drug-Free Workplace statutes and rules:
- Florida Statutes (See Chapter 112 Part I for the Drug-Free Workplace Act) for public employers
- Florida Statues (See section 440.102) for private employers
- Florida Administrative Code (See Chapter 59A-24 for Drug-Free Workplace Laboratory Rules)
- Worker's Compensation web site, access to "An Employer's Guide to a Drug-Free Workplace"
- Health Care Licensing Procedures Act
Monthly Statistical Reporting Form:
Applications: Downloads
Background Screening:
Level 2 Background Screening must be completed for the laboratory director and the chief financial officer prior to approving the initial application and then repeated every five years. Please go to the background screening section of this web site for additional documentation that must be submitted with your application.
Director’s Qualifications
Director qualifications must be submitted for all physician and non - physician laboratory directors.
The State of Florida requirements for laboratory directors can be found at the
Florida Administrative Code (See Chapter 59A-7 for Clinical Laboratory Rules) web site:
http://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=59A-7
CLIA requirements for directors of moderate complexity testing are at the following link: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/clia/regs/subpart_m.aspx#493.1405,
CLIA requirements for directors of high complexity testing the requirements are at this link: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/clia/regs/subpart_m.aspx#493.1443.
