their Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) need to be proactive in monitoring the work performed by the service agents in the DOT drug testing program. Collectors and collection site compa-
nies need to step up and make sure that qualified trainers are providing the required training and refresher trainings. Tere is no way this process can be learned by merely reading a pamphlet or watching a short video. It is time to be proactive and eliminate and change the common phrase mentioned previously—collectors should not be “the weakest link” in the drug test- ing process. Qualified trainers should go through a train-the-trainer process like the DATIA Certified Professional Collector
Trainer Program (CPCT). Don’t have your existing collectors with bad habits train your new collectors. When errors occur, many times the do-
nor will more than likely have to go back for another specimen collection; this will annoy both the donor and the employ- er—and the employer will not want to pay for the first collection which resulted in the fatal flaw. As collectors, we need to avoid all of these issues and do it right the first time—the key is training and refresher training and keeping up to date with the regulations. Look to DATIA for a great resource for regulatory updates, training and promotion of the highest possible standards for the industry. ❚
Joe Reilly entered the world of drug testing in 1993. He is well known throughout the industry and considered a leading expert on workplace drug testing issues. Joe
served for nine years on the DATIA Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board from 2004–2008. He was voted back on the Board in 2014. Joe is currently a Regional Certified Professional Collector Trainer (R-CPCT) for DATIA and is available for DATIA CPC training in all areas of Florida. He is also active in assisting buyers and sellers in drug testing industry work through the merger and/ or acquisition process. He also provides various other consulting and training services.
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