Drug & Alcohol Testing Consortium - Greater Hartford Transit District

Connecticut Statewide FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium:

Various member locations across Connecticut are served under the auspice of the Consortium, which is coordinated by the District. Members secure testing and program support services as well as a variety of resources and training to assist in the effective operation of drug and alcohol testing programs under CFR Parts 40 and 655 as dictated by the Federal Transit Administration.

Training Sessions
Contact Nhan Vo-Le at nhvole@ghtd.org or (860) 380-2009 to reserve your spot in any of the listed training sessions

FTA REGULATION UPDATES

This FTA link provides a wealth of information such as trainings, newsletters, Title 49 CFR Part 40 – Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs, and CFR Part 655 -Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations.

NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING MATERIALS

FTA 60-Minute Drug Awareness Video
This video describes the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use on personal health, safety, and the work environment, and on the signs and symptoms that may indicate prohibited drug use. This video meets the 60-minute training requirements of section 655.14(b)(1) for covered employees. It can be located at the following link.

Please Note: With the written permission of the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of Southern Florida, Consortium members may use the above handbook and video as part of the new employee training regime.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Third Party Administrator (TPA)

DISA Global Solutions, Inc. (Formally Occupational Drug Testing, LLC)

Contacts

Program Administrator, Candice Rouisse
Main # 800-211-4469 Extension 6021
Email: Candice.Rouisse@disa.com

Area Lead, Candice Sanchez
Main # 817-332-0044 Extension 3582
Email: Candice.Sanchez@disa.com

Medical Review Officer (MRO) Department
University Services
Richard J. Weinstein, MD
2800 Black Lake Place, Suite A
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: 800-624-3784
Fax: 215-637-6998

On-Site Scheduling
Jason Allen
Email: Jason.allen@disa.com
1-800-211-4469 Extension 6041
Fax # 603-218-6511

Scheduling Department
Email: Scheduling@disa.com
1-800-211-4469 Extension 6042

24-Hour Drug & Alcohol Testing On-Site
Post-Accident
Reasonable Suspicion
1-800-967-3135 Toll-Free Emergency Line
Be prepared to provide the following information:
Your Name, Agency Name, Phone Number, Location of Incident
Reason for Call (Post-Accident or Reasonable Suspicion)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Lexington Group, Inc.

Providing Employee Assistance and Organizational Development Services Nationwide

A CT DAS Certified Small Business and Woman Owned Enterprise

www.The-Lexington-Group.com

Toll Free # 800-571-0197

Dear Connecticut Drug Consortium Employees and Family Members:

The Lexington Group Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides CONFIDENTIAL services to assist employees in identifying and resolving personal problems. Examples include marriage and family issues, job stress, alcohol and drug abuse, depression and other emotional problems. This confidential service also includes referral resources for legal, financial, eldercare, and childcare services. While the CT Statewide Drug & Alcohol Testing Consortium (Consortium) has no desire to interfere in your private lives, this service is offered to help you resolve any of your personal problems.

Because employee lives may be affected by problems with a spouse or other family members, this program is extended to household family members. You or your family members may contact the EAP directly at any time. No matter what your situation, any assistance you seek through the EAP is held in the strictest confidence. Involvement will not jeopardize your job security, future promotional opportunities or reputation.

The Consortium uses The Lexington Group, an Employee Assistance Program, to provide confidential EAP services to all of its employees and their families. You may call The Lexington Group 24/7 for immediate and confidential access at:

1-800-676-HELP (4357)

You may also request clinical services online directly from the web site at:

www.The-Lexington-Group.com

To log on, your customer name is “CT Drug Consortium”

And your unique employee password is “CTDrugConsort”

We know you will share our enthusiasm for the Employee Assistance Program, and for the opportunity it presents to help you and your family.

Sincerely,

The Lexington Group, Inc.

CONNECTICUT STATEWIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING CONSORTIUM POLICY: – Effective Date: July 1, 2019

Supplemental Document #3 – CT Statewide Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium Policy: Appendix A- Contract & Resource Information

Supplemental Document #2 – Testing Rates

Supplemental Document #1 – DOT Drug Testing Panel