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3. The laboratory will transmit results in a timely manner designed to ensure confidentiality of the information. The laboratory and MRO will ensure the security of the data transmission and restrict access to any data transmission, storage and retrieval system. 4. As provided in 10E-18.008 and 38F-9.014, F.A.C., the MRO will verify that positive and negative test results were properly analyzed and handled according to HRS rules. The MRO may require a re-test. The MRO will have knowledge of substance abuse disorders and shall also be knowledgeable in the medical use of prescription drugs and in the pharmacology and toxicology of illicit drugs. The MRO shall evaluate the drug test results(s) reported by the lab, verifying by checking the chain of custody form that the specimen was collected, transported and analyzed under proper procedures and, determine if any alternative medical explanations caused a positive test result. This determination by the MRO may include conducting a medical interview with the tested individual, review of the individual(s) medical history or the review of any other relevant bio-medical factors. The MRO shall also review all medical records made available by the tested individual. The MRO may request the laboratory to provide quantification of test results. 5. Within three (3) days of receipt of the test results, the MRO will (1) notify the Human Resources Department representative of negative results, or (2) contact the employee or job applicant regarding a confirmed positive test result and make such inquire as to enable the MRO to determine whether prescription or over-the-counter medication could have caused the positive test results. In this later case, the MRO will follow the procedure set forth in either the HRS or D.O.T. rules for providing the employee or job applicant the opportunity to present relevant information regarding the test results. After following the appropriate procedures, the MRO will notify the City in writing of any verified test results. If the MRO after making and documenting all reasonable efforts is unable to contact the employee or job applicant to discuss positive test results, the MRO will contact a designated management official to arrange for the employee or applicant to contact the MRO. The MRO may verify a positive test without having communicated to the employee or applicant about the results of the test, if (1) the employee or applicant declines the opportunity, or (2) within two days after contacting the designated management official the employee or applicant has not contacted the MRO. Further, employees or applicants must cooperate fully with the MRO. Failure to meet with the MRO upon his or her request or failure to promptly provide requested information will result in an applicant not being hired and an employee immediately being placed on suspension without pay and may result in discharge. 6. Within 5 working days after the City receives a positive, confirmed verified test result from the MRO the City will notify the employee or job applicant in writing of such test results, the consequences of such results, and the options available to the employee or job applicant, including the right to file an administrative or legal challenge. Notification shall be mailed certified or hand delivered. Hand delivery is the preferred method of providing notice to employees. Mailed notification shall be deemed received by the employee or applicant when signed for, or seven calendar days after mailing, whichever occurs first. 7. The City will upon request provide to the employee or job applicant a copy of the test results. (Reso)Sib Drug-Free Workplace Program-Rev 01182018 Page 16 of41 1/18/2018