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I know there is going to be drug testing before starting residency but are there any random drug tests afterward? I am currently on something(completely legal) but I don't want anyone to know.
Depends on the residency. For example, while the program reserves the right to test us at any time, none of the residents at my program have ever been tested. Before starting, during the program, never.I know there is going to be drug testing before starting residency but are there any random drug tests afterward? I am currently on something(completely legal) but I don't want anyone to know.
Also be aware that if you are involved in any kind of accident while at work, such as a needle stick, or you trip and fall, blood is drawn and is tested. If you pop positive and do not have a prescription, you are toast. Done, and done.
it's a standard workers comp practiceHuh?
If you have to get your blood drawn for an occupational exposure - they draw your blood and run HIV/HCV tests. They don't just randomly throw in a drug screening.
it's a standard workers comp practice
In non healthcare fields, drug testing following an accident (regardless of circumstances) is de rigor. It's not nearly as common for healthcare. Linking the two seems like it would create a disincentive to report needle sticks which is not the best thing from a public health policy. That being said, the hospital reserved the right to test at any time and we had several providers that were tested after patients complained that they seemed impaired (typically end of night shift residents that were dealing with pissed off drug seekers).Not at the two institutions where I've had my blood drawn for occupational exposures