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The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association updates members on relevant industry news, compliance issues, regulatory changes and upcoming events. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

Jo McGuire


    • Dec 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Special Series: Female CEOs, How to Do It All ... or NOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 56:34


    Join us for a special NDASA series meant to support our women business owners through talking about work-life balance. Samantha Morris of Chemnet kicks off our first in the series! #ForTheLadies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Interview with Dr. Angelic Gregory

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 33:32


    Learn how Dr. Gregory added drug testing to her chiropractic care as a DOT Physical Provider and business is now booming in the Peachtree Corners! Dr. Gregory looks at drug testing through the lens of how she can help people. Don't miss this important episode! Sponsored by #OraSure and #DrugFreeBusiness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    What's New & Interesting with DrugPak?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 42:23


    Join us for an interview with David Goncalves of DrugPak to hear all their software program has to offer TPAs, MROs and employers! Sponsored by #orasuretechnologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Problems in Breath Alcohol Testing with Jan Kornmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 66:48


    Jan Kornmann of KorManagement Services walks us through a breath alcohol test and explains what to - and NOT to do - to capture a proper specimen collections. Sponsored by #DrugFreeBusiness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    NDASA Interview with Samantha Morris of Chemnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 53:44


    Get to know Samantha Morris of Chemnet! From pilot to owner of her own drug testing business, she helps employers understand the value of safety. Sponsored by #OraSureTechnologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    NDASA Interview with Pre-Employment Directory's Barry Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 31:09


    Pre-Employment Directory is a national database of those in the background screening industry that includes drug test collectors nationwide. Help employers get matched to your services by listing your company! Listen to our interview with Barry Nixon to find out HOW. Sponsored by #OraSure Technologies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    A Conversation with Bill Current

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:10


    Get to know Bill Current and Current Consulting Group, our newest Preferred Provider! Sponsored by #OraSure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    A Chat with Chuck Marting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 29:44


    Join us for a chat with Chuck Marting as we talk about his trainings at the upcoming NDASA Conference! Sponsored by Drug Free Business --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Michelle Foye

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 39:55


    Michelle is energizing our industry as she brings a fresh entrepreneurial spirit and professional perspective, while helping to grow and expand transportation opportunities to others. Come meet her at our conference find out how you can learn more from Michelle! Sponsored by #Orasure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    How to Prepare for Legal Challenges ... and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 46:47


    In this conversation with Linda Richardson, we learn about a new class that prepares us for legal challenges, as well as a grassroots efforts to create training standards ... and why accreditation matters. Sponsored by OraSure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Mentorship with Mark Magsam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 47:51


    Learn all about our Mentorship program! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Lynn Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 44:11


    You will enjoy getting to know Lynn Collins in this member interview with Southern New Hampshire Drug Testing! Sponsored by OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Joe Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 51:50


    Jo McGuire interviews Joe Reilly of National Drug Screening to learn how NDS faired through 2021, and what Joe's thoughts are the health of the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Venus Mills of Drug Free Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 42:09


    Get to know Venus, a 22 year veteran in the industry and CSAPA who shares all about what Drug Free Business is doing in the Pacific Northwest. Sponsored by #DrugFreeBusiness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Let's Talk About Drug Testing in New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 53:42


    Jo Interviews Bill Judge and discusses drug testing in New York ... can you or can't you? Sponsored by #OraSure and #DrugFreeBusiness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with John Burgos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 45:11


    Let's talk about how to increase efficacy in training your collectors! John Burgos from Accredited Drug Testing shares some tips. Sponsored by OraSure and DrugFree Business --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    NDASA Member Interview with Bobby Betros of Verifique

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 43:03


    We interview our newest member and Preferred Provider, Bobby Betros of Verifique. He explains the applications for the surface swipe test. Sponsored by #DrugFreeBusiness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Dean Wilson of Paperless Drug Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 49:38


    Interesting and informative interview with NDASA Member and Preferred Provider Dean Wilson of Paperless Drug Testing and Applicant Info! Sponsored by OraSure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Name Redactions on ECCFs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 14:08


    Two reminders and an update! Get compliance information and more each week by tuning in to the Member's Memo. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies and Drug Free Business MRO Services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Tips for Cheating a Drug Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 24:54


    Tips for Cheating a Drug Test ... and how they do NOT work! Hear what is trending and how to overcome the claims that these products can foil a drug screen. Sponsored by Orasure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    NDASA Interview with FMCSA Clearinghouse Administrators

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 44:51


    Jo McGuire interviews Gian Marshall and Barbara Baker about recent FMCSA Clearinghouse changes and gets a few of your questions answered! Sponsored by #OraSure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member and Industry Questions - Continued

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 9:02


    In this episode, NDASA answers questions from members and the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Required vs. Desired - The Differences between Regulations, Protocols, Industry Practices, and Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 7:18


    In this episode, NDASA Board Member George Gilpatrick lays out the differences between what is required and what is desired in terms of regulations, common practices, and protocols. These differences can be confusing and can be intentionally muddled by vendors trying to sell their products by fear. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member and Industry Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 14:54


    In this episode, NDASA board member George Gilpatrick answers questions from the industry. Sponsored by Orasure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Federal CCF Reminder!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 8:25


    Reminders on proper procedures for the 2018 and 2020 Federal Chain of Custody Forms! Sponsored by #Orasure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Delta-8 THC ... What's the Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 22:44


    Confused about Delta-8? Or CBD? Jo sets the record-straight! Get clarity and send questions if you have them. Sponsored by #OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with George Gilpatrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 53:17


    Our 1st Season Finale! Jo McGuire interviews George Gilpatrick, our Training & Certification Chairman who shares about training excellence and top collector mistakes in the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry. Sponsored by #OraSureTechnologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Why Have a PAC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 22:42


    Jo McGuire explains why NDASA formed a Political Action Committee (PAC) and advocates for our industry at the State and Federal Level. Sponsored by #OrasureTechnologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Samantha Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 46:33


    Based in Cheyenne, WY - Yellow River Compliance and owner Samantha Brown are ready to serve those in need of drug and alcohol testing. Learn about the oil and gas landscape and hear Sam's "Why". Sponsored by OraSure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Need Mentoring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 31:59


    For those new to the drug & alcohol testing industry, NDASA now offers a business start-up mentoring program for Collection Sites! Gina Kesler and Jo McGuire share what you need to know about this exciting opportunity! Sponsored by OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Is your MFR Ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 11:13


    Chain of Custody Confusion! The new Federal CCF is in use. But you may still use the "old" CCF as long as an MFR is attached! What is that and how is it done? Jo explains. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    What is Safety Sensitive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 12:43


    Don't assume you know what Safety Sensitive is in the Non-DOT world of drug and alcohol testing. Sponsored by OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    General Industry Info & Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 15:10


    This week we give some informational updates and information that are valuable to those in the drug and alcohol testing industry. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Jackie Pirone of OraSure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 47:23


    WHY isn't oral fluid testing for DOT ready yet? Jackie explains the process and what the "hold-up" is. We also talk about what is trending with COVID as well as why employers should use Oral Fluid testing for THC/Marijuana. Don't miss this great conversation! Sponsored by OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    How is the Quest DTI Helpful to You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 16:58


    Jo gives a brief overview of how significantly the 2021 Quest Diagnostics Drug Test Index information can impact employers and their drug testing decisions. It's worth taking a look and seeing for yourselves! Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. http://www.orasure.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    NDASA Interview with Bill Judge & Nick Hartman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 49:03


    What can Drug Screening Compliance Institute do for you? Anything that has anything to do with State Laws. Listen to learn more! Sponsored by OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Meet our New Staff Member!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 21:15


    Jo interviews our new P/T staff member, Sarah Davis and introduces her to our listeners! Sarah shares her passion for this industry and why it matters every day. Sponsored by OraSure https://www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Conference Interview with Mark Magsam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 32:36


    Mark shares what he has learned on opening day of our 2021 Conference and other interesting topics with his 25 years of industry of experience. Sponsored by www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Scenario-based Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 11:27


    Interesting Questions from Members about specific collections scenarios get answers from our ED! Sponsored by www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Greg Henderson, Expert Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 60:56


    Don't miss this excellent interview with NDASA Member Greg Henderson, expert on all things HHS and FAA drug testing. Learn why, "It's not Greg's Way, it's the Reg's Way" and what motivates Greg's passion for excellence in training. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    NDASA & the Opioids Epidemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 16:51


    Find out how NDASA is responding to the national opioids epidemic and how YOU can be part of revolutionary change! Sponsored by OraSure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    How Substance Use Disorders in Families Impact the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 19:10


    Jo McGuire shares how a loved one with Substance Use Disorder can negatively impact the workplace and how employers can respond. Sponsored by #OraSure www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Tyler Weston of Noble Medical

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 47:19


    You will learn life-saving critical incident information from one of NDASA's newest members, Tyler Weston of the Noble Group, home of Noble Medical, Noble Diagnostics, Noble Backgrounds and Noble 6. This is a DO NOT MISS episode! Sponsored by #OraSure Technologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Tammy Vaught

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 48:38


    Jo McGuire and Tammy Vaught of Assurance Consulting and Testing discuss odd collections scenarios and what to do when things go wrong. Use these as training tools for your collectors so they are prepared to deal with anything! Sponsored by OraSure www.orasure.com #orasure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Bill Current

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 76:18


    Spend some time getting to know one of the most thoughtful, influential and knowledgable members of the drug & alcohol testing industry as Jo McGuire interview Bill Current of Current Consulting Group. You won't be sorry! Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. www.orasure.com #orasure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Renee Schofield

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 59:02


    Get to know one of the most interesting women in our business as Renee Schofield shares what operations look like for TSS, Inc. in Ketchikan, Alaska! Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. #OraSure www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Impaired and Driving: Let's Stop the Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 20:46


    Data shows that drug impaired driving has dramatically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the facts and learn about a valuable resource to share with your clients. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. #OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    We aren't HIPPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 9:34


    Is the drug test a medical test? Does it fall under HIPPA protections? Learn these answers in this short explanation by Jo. Sponsored by OraSure. #OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Are you Cyber Secure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 10:48


    Have you thought about how you protect your data? Jo reminds you to have a plan in place. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. #OraSure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Lyle Liechty of USDTL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 47:38


    Learn all about alternative specimen testing and what products you may want to add to your business service catalogue. Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. www.orasure.com #orasure --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

    Member Interview with Brian Drew of NMR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 49:23


    Jo McGuire interviews Brian Drew of Nationwide Medical Review. Learn what MRO's want every collector to know! Sponsored by OraSure Technologies. #OraSure www.orasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

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