We recently had a donor come into our clinic for a pre-employment drug test. There was nothing unusual about the collection until she presented the sample to the First Choice collector. Not only was the specimen cold, but the donor must not have paid much attention after she emptied the fraudulent sample into the cup.
Tuberculosis (TB) infections are caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and they primarily affect the lungs and respiratory system. Common symptoms include a cough that lasts over three weeks, fevers, chills, night sweats, and rapid weight loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there were approximately 8,300 reported cases of TB in 2022, a slight increase from 2021. Not everyone infected with TB actually becomes sick, but individuals with a latent TB infection (LTBI) can easily spread the infection to others. TB skin tests are required for individuals who work with high-risk populations and are strongly recommended for individuals who have recently returned home from international travel.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 guarantees employees the right to a safe working environment, and workers’ compensation insurance provides important cash and medical benefits to employees who are injured on duty. Worker’s compensation insurance is underwritten by insurance companies, and carrying a workers’ compensation insurance policy protects your business from out-of-pocket losses arising from workplace accidents. If you ever have any questions about how using our services can affect your workers’ compensation premium, our team at First Choice is here to help!
Businesses in virtually every sector struggle to fill open positions, and they leave no stone unturned to locate skilled applicants. Once you’ve found the right people, you want to put them to work right away! In addition to providing discreet and confidential drug and alcohol screenings, our team at First Choice offers pre-employment physicals by appointment.