We received notification that US Healthworks has purchased the Healthforce clinics in Everett (both 31st Place & Broadway), Tukwila & Seattle, WA. Fortunately, US Healthworks is also an MBG provider, but pricing will be slightly different.
DOT/NDOT drug screen collections: $6.00 (Healthforce was $5.00)
Breath Alcohol Tests: $30.00 (Healthforce was $33.00)
It could take some time for the protocols to be transferred from Healthforce to US Healthworks. Until that happens, your Healthforce pricing will remain in effect. All other services will remain in place.
As we receive more information about this transition, we will post it on our blog at www.mbgmanagement.com. Please feel free to contact our office if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Holiday Hours 2009
As year 2009 draws to an end, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your business. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and 2010 brings many blessings to you.
On November 5th we ran our final random selection for year 2009. It is necessary to complete all random selections you receive even if you have reached your annual testing compliance rates (50% for drug and 10% for alcohol). Please note: All random tests for the November selection period should to be completed immediately if you have not yet already done so. Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions about your selections or random drug testing pool and we would be happy to assist you.
Please review our holiday hours for Christmas and New Years Day. For your convenience, I have also included our Lab and MRO holiday hours. Collection site hours will vary by location.
MBG Management Services, Inc.
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day
PacLab/PAML Laboratory –
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas (also closing early Christmas Eve, Dec 24th)
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day
Quest Laboratory
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas (12/24: 7am-2pm)
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day (12/31 hours: 7am-2pm)
WPCI/MRO
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas (may also close early 12/24 & 12/31)
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day
Again, thank you for your business. It is truly our pleasure to serve you.
On November 5th we ran our final random selection for year 2009. It is necessary to complete all random selections you receive even if you have reached your annual testing compliance rates (50% for drug and 10% for alcohol). Please note: All random tests for the November selection period should to be completed immediately if you have not yet already done so. Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions about your selections or random drug testing pool and we would be happy to assist you.
Please review our holiday hours for Christmas and New Years Day. For your convenience, I have also included our Lab and MRO holiday hours. Collection site hours will vary by location.
MBG Management Services, Inc.
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day
PacLab/PAML Laboratory –
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas (also closing early Christmas Eve, Dec 24th)
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day
Quest Laboratory
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas (12/24: 7am-2pm)
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day (12/31 hours: 7am-2pm)
WPCI/MRO
Closed Friday, December 25th – Christmas (may also close early 12/24 & 12/31)
Closed Friday, January 1st - New Years Day
Again, thank you for your business. It is truly our pleasure to serve you.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Updated Collection Site Listings
Updated collection site listings for PacLab/PAML and Quest Diagnostics Laboratories have been loaded to the FFW Members section of our MBG Website. If you find a collection site that is more convenient to your location, please contact MBG prior to using the site so we can set up an account set up for you. This will insure the clinic has your correct lab and MRO account information (meaning you will receive results in a timely manner) and you receive special MBG pricing if we have a pricing agreement with the clinic. Any questions? Call our office at 360-493-0522 or 800-676-0522.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Direct Observation Collections Mandatory for Return to Duty and Follow Up Testing effective August 31, 2009
On July 30, 2009, ODAPC (Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register which restores mandatory direct observation (DO) collections for all return to duty and follow up testing. This DO testing rule is applicable to return to duty, DOT covered employees who have already failed or refused to take a prior drug test.
The start date for mandatory direct observation collections for return to duty and follow up testing is August 31, 2009. All employees who go for return to duty and follow up tests on and after the effective date must have their collections observed. This includes employees currently in follow up testing programs who will still be in those programs on and after August 31st.
Some employers or labor organizations have collective bargaining agreements that prohibit or limit the use of DO collections in return to duty and follow up testing situations. When this final rule goes into effect, conducting all follow up and return to duty testing using DO collections will be a requirement of Federal law.
If you have any questions about the above information, please feel free to contact our office.
The start date for mandatory direct observation collections for return to duty and follow up testing is August 31, 2009. All employees who go for return to duty and follow up tests on and after the effective date must have their collections observed. This includes employees currently in follow up testing programs who will still be in those programs on and after August 31st.
Some employers or labor organizations have collective bargaining agreements that prohibit or limit the use of DO collections in return to duty and follow up testing situations. When this final rule goes into effect, conducting all follow up and return to duty testing using DO collections will be a requirement of Federal law.
If you have any questions about the above information, please feel free to contact our office.
Healthforce Partners
We have been notified that Healthforce clinics are raising their drug screen collection and breath alcohol test prices effective 9/1/09. Healthforce will now be a "$5 site" instead of a "no charge site" meaning clients will pay $5.00 for collection services in addition to the price of the drug screens. Feel free to contact our office for the new breath alcohol test pricing. Thank you.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Dealing with the Employee in Crisis Supervisor Training 7/23/09
Do you have supervisors that need training for reasonable suspicion testing (per DOT regs) or simply want a refresher course? If so, please join us for our Dealing with the Employee in Crisis training on Thursday, July 23rd from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the La Quinta Inn in Tacoma, WA. This training exceeds DOT requirements and instructs supervisors how to recognize crisis behaviors and conduct performance based discussions with employees to improve performance.
Registration materials will be sent out next week via US Mail and email. Employers outside of our program are also welcome, so feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues. Contact our office at 360-493-0522 if you wish to register. Space is limited so register early!
Registration materials will be sent out next week via US Mail and email. Employers outside of our program are also welcome, so feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues. Contact our office at 360-493-0522 if you wish to register. Space is limited so register early!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Updated Collection Site Listings Posted
Our PacLab and Quest collection site listings have been updated and posted to the MBG website (www.mbgmanagement.com) under the Fit For Work Members Only section. We have added several new collection sites, expanding our network to serve you better.
If you see a collection site you would like to start using for drug screen collections or breath alcohol testing, please contact our office before using the site so we can set up an account for your company. This will guarantee that you receive our special pricing and the collection site will have your current contact, lab and MRO information on file.
If you see a collection site you would like to start using for drug screen collections or breath alcohol testing, please contact our office before using the site so we can set up an account for your company. This will guarantee that you receive our special pricing and the collection site will have your current contact, lab and MRO information on file.
Possible Delays with Drug Screen Results
The Hood Canal bridge (SR104) will close for six weeks beginning May 1, 2009. This closure could cause delays in transporting some drug testing specimens to the laboratory. If you need a quick turnaround for results on a drug screen and are in the Hood Canal area, we recommend testing as early in the hiring process as possible during this timeframe. Your patience is appreciated.
If you are looking for a drug test result, please feel free to contact our office with the drug test information (SSN, Collection date, Name of Employee, Specimen ID number) and we will be happy to track down the result for you.
If you are looking for a drug test result, please feel free to contact our office with the drug test information (SSN, Collection date, Name of Employee, Specimen ID number) and we will be happy to track down the result for you.
Occupational Health Auburn is closing
Auburn Occupational Health Services will be closing on April 24, 2009. Employers can continue to receive care and services at their Renton Occupational Health Services clinic located at 3600 Lind Avenue SW #170, Renton. If you need assistance locating another collection site in the Auburn area, please contact our office at 360-493-0522 and we would be happy to assist you. Thank you.
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