SAP Evals

What is a SAP?

A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a trained professional who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations to an employer concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and continuing care.

What is the Goal of a SAP?

To prove to the general public that you are safe and can return to duty.

Who needs a SAP?

• An employee whose breath and/or urinalysis test is positive for alcohol and/or controlled substance use.
• Refusal of a breath and/or urinalysis test
• An employee who has violated other provisions of the DOT rules.
• Employed by the following agencies:
  • FMCSA- Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
    • Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
    • Drivers of vehicles over 26,001 pounds
    • Divers of vehicles carrying hazardous material (HAZMAT)
  • FTA- Federal Transit Administration
    • Public Transportation (Bus Drivers, Subway, and Mass Transit Operators)
  • FAA- Federal Aviation Administration
    • Flight Instructors, Attendants, and Crewmembers
    • Aviation Screening Staff
    • Maintenance Personnel and Aircraft Dispatchers
    • Ground Security Coordinators
    • Air Traffic Controllers
  • FRA- Federal Railroad Administration
    • Operators and Dispatchers
    • Engine, Train, Signal Services Workers
  • USCG- United States Coast Guard
    • Licensed Captains and Great Lakes Pilots
    • All Crew Members on Commercial Vessels
    • All USCG Officers and Enlisted Personnel

What does a SAP do exactly?

Provide a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug use.

Develop a treatment plan including but not limited to:

• In-patient treatment
• Partial in-patient treatment
• Intensive out-patient treatment
• Out-patient treatment
• Education programs including but are not limited to:
  • Bona fide drug and alcohol education courses
  • Self-help groups
  • Community lectures

Serve as a referral source to assist in entering an acceptable program.

Face-to-face follow-up Evaluation.

Develop and direct a follow-up testing plan.

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