Alcohol & Drug Management
A robust and comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Policy is an integral component in maintaining workplace safety in safety-sensitive industries and workplace environments.
Implementation of a well-structured AOD screening and testing program is an essential component of an effective AOD policy. A designated Medical Review Officer (MRO) can provide essential review of AOD policy implementation and should be engaged during the verification of AOD testing result outcome where a ‘non-negative’ result is returned, or in the event concerns are raised during AOD testing.
We provide various AOD and MRO services to workplaces across a wide range of industries. AOD testing services can be provided through referral to TDDA with clinic or on-site workplace testing options.
Our designated Medical Review Officers can provide MRO services for a variety of AOD-related concerns, advice with clearance to return to work, or regulatory applications.
Please use the referral form link to request a MRO assessment or email MRO@sabrehealth.co.nz for more information.
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Alcohol and Other Drug Testing (AOD) forms the basis of any workplace AOD policy or program.
AOD testing must be strictly conducted according to AS/NZS standards in order to maintain the integrity of the underlying AOD program.
Purposes for testing may include:
Pre-employment Testing
Random Screening Tests
Rehabilitation Screenings Tests
Reasonable-cause Testing
Post-incident Testing
Return to Work or Transition to Designated Position Testing
Get in contact with us if you would like to arrange or discuss AOD testing for your clients or employees. Testing is conducted through TDDA.
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A Medical Review Officer (MRO) is a medical doctor specialised in the assessment, interpretation and reporting of AOD testing and policy implementation.
Independent MROs conduct medical assessments by reviewing results, interviewing donors, verifying laboratory reports, and corresponding with the donor’s treatment providers.
This permits MRO-verification of AOD results and provision of specialist advice to employers, employees, and their representatives.
MRO Reviews are indicated when:
Confirmatory AOD testing returns a “non-negative” result
If an employee declares a prescription medication which turns up in AOD testing
If employees fail to provide a sample for AOD testing or there are concerns with the testing process
Concerns are raised regarding an employees fitness for work due to AOD matters
Clearance to return to work following AOD-related concerns
Book/Request AOD Testing or Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Please use the referral form below to request a MRO review or assessment.
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For any other queries relating to AOD Assessments or Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services, please get in contact with us.
Useful Links & Information
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A MRO is a medical doctor accredited by the Australian Medical Review Officers Association (AMROA)
A MRO has specialist knowledge and understanding of:
substance abuse disorders and their management
AOD testing procedures and methodologies
interpretation of test results including alternative medical explanations for laboratory confirmed test results as well as issues relating to adulterated and substituted specimens
pharmacology of illicit, recreational or prescription drugs
ethical and privacy issues surrounding workplace drug and alcohol testing
laboratory methodology and quality control
legal implications for workplace AOD testing and concerns
legislation and recommended standards as they relate to A&OD programs
fitness for work and other medical related safety issues
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Assisting organisations to identify risk and manage those employees affected by substance abuse disorders. The MRO can provide valuable advice in the development and management of AOD policy or program.
Maintaining the integrity of AOD testing and interpretation of results. This provides assurance to the organisation that testing is effective in managing risk and at the same time, giving employees the confidence that testing is verified with correct interpretation of results, and maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Assist with the return to work of employees following treatment and assessment, while at the same time ensuring safety and fitness for duty.
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https://www.mrocc.org/
Contact us.
info@sabrehealth.co.nz
027 4044 881
