Interpreting Test Results Sample Clauses

Interpreting Test Results. A. The results of the urine or blood test shall be reported to the Fire Chief/ Human Resources Director. B. If the results are negative, the physician or health care practitioner shall immediately report that fact to the Fire Chief/Human Resources Director. The Fire Chief/Human Resources Director shall notify the affected employee. When results are negative the employee shall be entirely vindicated of any wrongdoing related to substance abuse. C. If the sample is positive, it may be concluded that the employee was recently exposed to the drug. Neither the City nor the physician may conclude that the individual was under the influence on the job on the basis of the test results alone. The City may consider the positive result together with the symptoms observed pursuant to Article 6 above, and form a judgment as to whether or not the employee was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance at the time of the test. Such conclusions shall be reported, in writing with the reason therefore, to the employee. D. The City shall, if requested, present the employee with a copy of all of the laboratory reports including, but not limited to all test results, computer printouts, interpretations, graphs, reports and chain of custody forms and a copy of all materials upon which a disciplinary action is based. If the Union and/or the employee elects not to have a split sample test within 120 hours the City can proceed with appropriate action. E. After considering the results of the split test performed for the employee, if presented, the City may impose discipline on the employee in accordance with Article 8, below. F. The City may discipline employees in accordance with the Discipline section of the MOU. G. Except as provided in Item D (above), the test results and other related lab test reports if any shall be transmitted directly to the Fire Chief/Director of Human Resources and shall not appear in an employee’s general personnel folder. Information of this nature will be contained in a separate confidential medical folder that will be securely kept under the control of the Fire Chief/Director of Human Resources. The reports or tests results may be disclosed to City management on a strictly need-to-know basis and to the tested employee upon request. Disclosures, without patient consent, may also occur when: (1) the information is compelled by law or by judicial or administrative process;
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Interpreting Test Results. 1. The results of the urine test shall be reported to the supervisor or the Director of Human Resources. 2. If the results are negative, the medical facility shall immediately report that fact to the supervisor or Director of Human Resources who shall notify the affected employee. When the results are negative the employee shall be entirely vindicated of any wrongdoing related to substance abuse, and all related documentation shall be destroyed. 3. If the results are positive, the City may consider all of the circumstances in deciding how to proceed. 4. Upon the employee's request, the City shall authorize and/or provide a copy of all of the laboratory reports including, but not limited to all test results, computer printouts, interpretations, graphs, reports and chain of custody forms. 5. Except as provided in Item 4 (above), the test results and other related lab test reports if any shall not appear in an employee's general personnel folder. Information of this nature will be contained in a separate confidential medical folder that will be securely kept under the control of the Director of Human Resources.
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