Enroll in a SAP Program Quickly With Our FastTrack Enrollment Program
An employee or applicant who failed a Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated drug or alcohol test must enroll in a SAP Program in order to resume their safety sensitive duties, or to be eligible for a job that requires they perform safety sensitive duties. The DOT has a strict policy on drugs and alcohol. Employees working in safety sensitive areas are subject to tests to ascertain that they are drug and alcohol-free. The affected employees include aviation workers, pipeline operators, train operators, ships & ferry operators and drivers of commercial vehicles. If a safety-sensitive employee violates DOT’s drug and alcohols rules, the employer is required to stop them from carrying out safety sensitive functions. They are then required by law to enroll in a SAP Program before resuming duty in performing safety sensitive tasks.
What is a SAP Program
Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) evaluate those who failed a drug or alcohol test and then determine the extent of their drug or alcohol use. After the assessment, the SAP will recommend appropriate education, treatment, and/or counseling to address the substance use/abuse. Upon compliance with the recommended program and approval from the SAP, a return to duty test is performed to ensure that the patient returns a negative result before resuming safety-sensitive work. Employees/applicants are subject to random tests at work even after completing a SAP Program.
Enroll in a SAP Program Quickly With FastTrack Enrollment
After violating a drug or alcohol rule, employees/applicants may want to get back to work fast. Finding a qualified SAP in their area may be difficult, as they have to find a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) that maintains current DOT qualifications and then contact SAPs (many times leaving messages and waiting for a return call). Once they get in touch with a SAP they have to set up an appointment, which may not be for some time. SAP Referral Services (SRS) offers their FastTrack Enrollment Program to help those searching for a SAP. Enrolling in this program is quick and SRS has a vast network of qualified SAPs in over 3,000 locations within the United States, British Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Those who enroll in a SAP Program through the FastTrack Enrollment Program will typically be scheduled for an initial evaluation within 72 hours of enrollment.
To learn more about SAP Referral Services’ FastTrack Enrollment Program click here. Getting back to work fast is important and SAP Referral Services can help employees and applicants who are ready to begin the SAP process.