DOT Administration Programs
  1. C/TPA Substance Abuse Program Administration (DOT Approved)
    We at DataPool, Inc. are convinced that the ultimate goal is to use knowledge and technology to help people solve their problems, meet their needs and provide a good value. We pledge to help those in need as much as possible, to help keep them in compliance with the law and serve as a partner in their search for knowledge about the effects of substance abuse in their workplace.

    Drug Free Workplace Programs
    Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs by the Drug and Alcohol Testing Association (DATIA).

    Our mission is to:
    • Help Clients stay current on key Drug Free Workplace legislative and regulatory issues;
    • Expand client knowledge and understanding of substance abuse in the workplace;
    • Provide client firms with information, resources and the benefits of the Drug Free workplace that is important to their operations; and
    • Provide the highest possible standards of confidentiality and performance.


    DataPool Provides Professional Services:
    • Training- Every staff member associated with the forensic collection process must pass an annual certification examination to demonstrate knowledge of regulations. This certification provides every staff member with detailed knowledge of substances of abuse, the process of analysis and collection techniques. The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) is the certifying authority (www.datia.org).
    • Policy development- attention to the unique business environment and specific requirements of management
      • Needs assessment
      • Policy Creation
      • Employee and Supervisor Substance Abuse Education
    • (C-DER) Certified Designated Employee Representative
      DataPool offers a training and certification for the Designated Employer Representative (DER).

      The DER Compliance course provides standards and education for individuals who maintain and administer drug free workplace programs from within their companies. This course completes the final link in the drug free workplace testing process: collection, analysis, review, and now certification of the coordinator of the company drug policy- the DER.

      The objective of the C-DER, DER Compliance course is to provide instruction and resource material that enables the DER to:
      1. Fully understand the role of the DER in the drug free workplace process
      2. Define issues that arise during the program process and the DER responsibilities
      3. Learn more about the DER’s relationship with other players in the whole process, including Third Party Administrators, collectors, MRO’s & EAP’s
      4. Ensure complete compliance with federal rules and regulations
      5. Better serve employees they work with by being knowledgeable about the entire drug and alcohol testing process
      6. Learn the differences in testing procedures for each DOT mode
      7. Better define his/her role in assuring DOT and company policy compliance
      8. Provide services meeting standards of professionalism, accountability, and ethical behavior
      9. Implement practical application of industry standards and procedures

      Our ultimate goal is to have all persons involved in the drug free workplace effort, be educated about the process, the players, and their responsibilities within their role. This course is the next step toward that goal.


  2. Consortium/third party programs – random programs management of Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Attention is given to the federal laws, state and local ordinances and all applicable regulations.

  3. Driver Qualification System - unique outsource to fully or partially manage compliance of your driver files
    • Detailed reporting on each driver
    • Automatic MVR renewals
    • e-mail alert of expirations and DOT violations
    • Comprehensive audit trail and tracking
    • Easy configuration
    • Manage both DOT and non-DOT employees

  4. Testing - DataPool maintains two Richmond offices, both of which are Accredited Collection Facilities (DATIA) and a National Network of Quality Donation sites
    • All samples are collected adhering to a strict chain of custody
    • All laboratories are certified by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA.
    • Evidential Breath Testing and saliva devices

  5. Medical Review Officer - Physician Results Review Service
    • Rapid turn around
    • Certified by ASAM and/or AAMRO

  6. Substance Abuse Professional - Referral Service
    • Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors
    • National Coverage


For more information about our DOT Administration Programs, please click here to request information.

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Employment Drug Testing

DataPool Knows the Rules So You Don’t Have To

FACT: Addicts spend $800-$1000 /mo. Missing a gold pen or cell phone lately?

FACT: 74% of drug abusers and 90% of alcoholics are employed

FACT: 15% of the workforce arrives under the influence

FACT: Substance abusers work at 67% of potential, are involved with 40% of industrial fatalities and 47% of injuries

FACT: The Commonwealth of Virginia, in its wisdom, has declared there will be a 5% reduction in premium for companies with a drug program

FACT: If you know of an employee who abuses and do nothing you are liable in the event of a reportable accident

FACT: You are paying $7,000/yr per abusing worker in absenteeism, accidents and sick benefit costs

FACT: Lawsuits average $733,000. Employee wins 64% of the time (down from 72% since drug programs were introduced)



DataPool offers the following Employment Drug Testing Services:
  1. Office Based Collection

    • All collections are in a secure facility


    • URINE - faithfully performed to DOT standards
      • LAB Based-Chain of Custody (CCF/CoC)
        • DOT strictly follows CFR49:40 - 5-panel, DOT lab, MRO
        • Non-DOT; 5,7,9 or 10 panel
      • based IMMEDIATE RESULT DEVICE (“Instant”)
        • NEVER DOT
        • To company protocol, state laws vary
        • Manufacturers package insert followed to the letter
        • Reporting is on manufacturers results form

    • ORAL FLUIDS - Compared to Oral Fluid Analysis
      • Urine LAB BASED-CCF collection not growing in popularity in-office
      • Urine based IMMEDIATE RESULT In-office-also not a office growth area, it is so easy to “do-it-yourself”.
      • Oral fluid testing is inexpensive and takes less time, can be lab confirmed (if there are non-negative results). You can do it yourself, saving the office fees and travel time .

    • HAIR -Popular in child custody as forensic. CCF collection, covered in CPC training
      • Forensic; all drugs found are reported, cost is tripled
      • Employment; uses cutoffs, i.e., can be misinforming in court cases

    • ALCOHOL
      • BREATH - BAT
        • DOT
        • NON-DOT
      • SALIVA - STT OR BAT
        • DOT-ALCO-SCREEN 02
        • NON-DOT- ALCO-SCREEN NON-DOT

  2. On-Site Collections - DOT & Non-DOT, lab or instants
    • Secured donation site
    • Breath or Salivary Alcohol Testing

  3. The Medical Review Officer - responsible for reviewing non-negative laboratory results
    • Licensed physicians and are certified and knowledgeable in substance abuse disorders
    • They explore the results with the employee
    • Interpret the medical history and relevant information to determine whether a result is “positive” or “negative” based on medical findings.

       The MRO is utilized:
    • In all Federally Mandated Programs
    • When there is legitimate medical basis for the drug use. The physician determines whether or not the drug is a prescription
    • In situations requiring confidentiality such as medical conditions must be considered as private making the employees comfortable

For more information about our Employment Drug Testing, please click here to request information.

To learn more about our Drug Screening products, please click here.


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Drug-Free Workplace Programs
  1. Needs Assessment
    • Who is the Designated Employee Representative who will receive confidential information for the firm?
    • What is in place?
    • Weaknesses and Issues?
    • What is the preference?
      • Zero Tolerance for abusers (dismissal)
      • Referral to Substance Abuse Professional for evaluation
    • Does insurance include Employee Assistance Programs?

  2. Review or Create Policy


  3. Substance Abuse Training
    • Employee Substance Abuse Meetings
      • Presentation - Offers a complete and professional opportunity to bring consistence to the information on substance abuse
        • What constitutes alcohol or drug abuse
        • Effects of drugs and alcohol on the body
        • When is testing performed and who will be tested
        • What drugs will be tested
        • Collection procedures for both alcohol and drugs of abuse
        • The role of the Medical Review officer
        • Enabling
        • Violations and consequences for the employee. Advise on when and how to enforce the drug-free workplace policy
      • Question and Answer period with Meeting Facilitator (10 minutes). Here the facilitator customizes the information and addresses misinformation. The facilitator is skilled in making the employees assembled comfortable with the topic and readily willing to accept what they have learned as the way to live (and avoid something very hard to live with).

    • Supervisors and Management Only - Intervention - Reasonable Suspicion
      • The Facilitator injects real-life scenarios
      • The Reasonable Cause Check List introduced

    • Employee Parent Drug Education - Guiding Good Choices.
      This program will help parents or caregivers learn how to strengthen family bonds, set a clear family position on drugs, teach children skills they will need to make healthy choices, and increase children’s involvement in the family.
      • This curriculum was developed by Dr. Hawkins and Dr. Richard Catalano of the University of Washington for parents of children in grades four through eight.
      • Parents learn specific strategies for promoting healthy behaviors in children and reducing risks that predict adolescent health and behavioral problems.
      • Taught in five, two hour sessions. The five sessions include: how to prevent drug use in your family, how to develop healthy beliefs and clear standards, how to say no to drugs, how to control and express your anger constructively and how to strengthen family bonds. The class is facilitated by a certified trainer. A pre and post evaluation is included with the program.

  4. Random Selection Program
    • Creation of employee pool(s), mandated vs. non-mandated
    • Determination of frequency for drug and alcohol testing
    • Which drugs are to be assayed
    • Choose testing method, i.e., collection facilities, devices or on-site
    • Establish company protocol and special instructions
    • Authorization to Test forms
    • Are background checks to be run? When?

  5. Reporting
    • Choice of e-mail or fax
    • Is eComply an option?
    • Security issues, designated employee representatives

  6. Process for Confirmed Positive Employees
    • How it is addressed in their policy and the Empolyee Assistance Program
    • Substance Abuse Professional referral process

For more information about our Drug-Free Workplace Programs, please click here to request information.


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Employee Background Screening

Do you know who's working for you? Do they have a history of drug and alcohol abuse that you are unaware of?

We can provide those answers for you - fast and accurately.

Negligent Hire and Negligent Retention are serious issues today. There are many ways DataPool can help you avoid introducing the seriously wrong person to your staff. DataPool has an array of Employer Services to HELP in your pre-Employment and post-Hiring staffing.
  • Employee Education and Assessment...to select, train, coach and promote a drug free workplace
  • Custom Service and Testing Packages...to fit only your company's needs
  • Medical Review...keeping up-to-date information on all employees for easy and quick evaluations
  • Driver Qualification Management...a system that manages all aspects of your driver's qualifications and compliances with company and DOT rules
We help you stay in compliance and provide the following screenings:
  • Social Security
  • Credit Report
  • Criminal
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Education Verification
  • Commercial Drivers License
  • NationScan
  • County Civil
  • Medicaid Sanctions
  • Prohibited Parties
  • Personal References
  • FMCSA Employer Verification
  • Professional License
  • Workers Compensation
  • Child Abuse Check
  • Elderly Abuse Check
  • Professional/Technical References

Contact us for any of these services and a free consultation about how to protect you, your staff and your company's investments.

For more information on our Background Screening Services, please click here to request information.


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Employee Profiles Testing

Employee Turnover is Expensive and Frustrating

You work hard to find good people, interview them, have other people interview them, and then you hire them. Weeks later, after you’ve invested countless hours training them to be productive, they leave….on their terms or yours.

What if you had the tools to identify best fit employees? Well, you do. Employee Profile Testing has proven an effective means to reduce turnover and contribute to better teamwork among all your employees.

Datapool provides that solution. By using our Employee Profile Testing, you’ll see results...
  • increased productivity,
  • reduced stress and tension,
  • less conflict in the workplace,
  • and a positive impact on your profits.
For more information about how our Employee Profiles Testing can eliminate frustrating employee turnover and improve workplace productivity, please Contact Us.


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Fingerprinting

DataPool offers Finger Printing Services through ChoicePoint's Biometric Information Solutions (BIS) Group.

Offered is a full range of certified biometric authentication processing and storage products. Integrated with ChoicePoint's vast data management authentication capabilities, the BIS Group is well-positioned to meet the varying online and offline biometric authentication needs of Fortune 1000 customers.



For more information about our Finger Printing services, please click here to request information.


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