E/M Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 37
Reader Question: How Can We Screen New Staffers?
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Article Overview
This article addresses a reader question about whether a medical practice can screen prospective staff for drug use and how to think about that policy. It discusses broad considerations such as timing, operational readiness, ethical concerns, and the cost impact of testing, making it relevant to practice owners, managers, and administrators evaluating hiring procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
Drug screening policies can affect hiring practices, workplace safety, employee relations, and practice operations. The article helps readers assess whether testing fits their office culture, staffing needs, and budget before adopting or changing a policy.
What You Will Learn
- Factors to consider when deciding whether to screen job candidates or employees for drug use
- How testing timing and policy scope can affect a medical practice
- Operational and staffing considerations that arise if a drug test result is positive
- Ethical and workplace privacy concerns related to employee screening
- How the cost of testing may influence decisions for small and large practices
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice owners
- Practice managers
- Office administrators
- Human resources personnel in healthcare settings
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