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Policy
System Name: Utah Transit Authority, Salt Lake City
Contact: Ruth Hendricks
(801) 262-5626
rhendricks@uta.cog.ut.us
Summary: The Rx/OTC medication policy is included in the drug and alcohol testing
policy as part of the provisions set forth under the agency’s own authority.
The policy emphasizes safety and explains the responsibility of the
employee and prescribing physician. It requires the use of a Medication
Approval Form and includes a list of drugs that must be reported and a list
of drugs that need not be reported*. The notification process is defined
and confidentiality of records is addressed. The policy also defines the
consequences for endangering the public or contributing to an accident.
The employee is ultimately responsible for safety. For the purpose of this
document, the applicable sections are in bold text.
Advantages: The policy is easy to understand and is presented in one section of the
drug and alcohol testing policy. The list of drugs that must be reported
and the list of drugs that need not be reported serve as useful guides for
employees and physicians. The policy addresses confidentiality and
emphasizes safety of the public, employees, and coworkers.
Disadvantages: The policy does not address medical practitioners other than physicians
who may prescribe medication or be a source of information. The policy
does not address procedures for assessing the effects of OTC medications,
and does not address the use of leave or benefits. Does not address
consequences for failure to follow procedure.
*The UTA Medication Approval Form and list of drugs is provided in the Procedures section of this manual.