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1. 9th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program ConferenceLittle Rock, ARApril 16-17, 2014 Creating a Network: Experiences from Those Who Have Succeeded Presented by: Lori Jones King County Drug & Alcohol Program Manager Seattle, WA
2. In the beginning…… 2003 Legislative activity – Reporting DOT Positives to DOL Few transit DAPMs began discussions and provided feedback New bills introduced – signed into law 2005 DOL reporting requirements w/ transit exception
3. What we realized…… Need for a DAPM state-wide group All transit systems would benefit from group Need to interact with WSTA, WSTIP & WSTTC
4. Existing Associations Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) – HR Roundtable – meets 3x year Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP) – provides training Washington State Transportation Training Coalition (WSTTC) – possible RTAP funds
5. Team building …… Reached out to transit systems & state associations Began growing our network Sharing with each other – needs & wants Everyone has valuable input!
6. YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS!
7. WA DAPM Czarina & Czar Team WASHINGTON Ben Franklin Transit - Richland Clallam Transit – Port Angeles Community Transit – Everett C-Tran – Vancouver Everett Transit – Everett Grays Harbor Transit - Hoquiam Intercity Transit – Olympia Island Transit – Whidbey & Camano Islands King County Metro - Seattle Kitsap Transit – Bremerton Link Transit – Wenatchee Mason Transit – Shelton Pierce Transit – Tacoma WASHINGTON – cont. Spokane Transit – Spokane Twin Transit - Centralia Washington State DOT Whatcom Transportation Authority – Bellingham Yakima Transit – Yakima OREGON Tri-met – Portland, OR Lane Transit – Springfield, Or IDAHO Treasure Valley Transit – Nampa, ID
8. Diverse Team Large, medium and small systems Regional, Urban and Rural issues State-wide plus a few from Oregon & Idaho Issues often similar regardless of system
9. Multiple Modes – Multiple Issues FTA Bus Shuttle DART Access Light Rail USCG Water Taxi FMCSA CDL Holders DOT medical issues
10. How we network …… Group email list Regular meetings Attend local, regional and national conferences and trainings Share info via email and/or at meetings Become resource for each other
11. DOT Issues FTA, FMCSA & USCG final rules Audits – FTA audit, triennial, state oversight National Conferences/TSI trainings/FTA 1day Post Accident testing triggers – documentation Random Testing – all days, all hours MIS reporting issues / concerns
12. Policy & Training Issues Training needs, materials, videos, websites Train the Trainer Showcase Rx/OTC issues / policies D&A testing issues RS & PA scenarios & discussion Designer drugs
13. State laws and issues WA State - Medical marijuana law WA State – I-502 Recreational Marijuana law Developing questions for WSTIP legal team Washington Cannabis Conference Meth & More Conference Crane Operator Drug Testing Issues
14. Local issues Monitoring contractors & service agents MRO/DOL reporting issues RFPs, Service Agent contracts Forms – test type, checklists, 2/3yr. BG check Unusual issues/scenarios/trends @ various properties Arbitrations / Grievances
15. Employee issues DUI off the job – valid CDL until court Employee Self-Identifying drug/alcohol issue Second Chance Policy agreements Release of records – media and more Methadone, Suboxone, Marinol
16. Build your network! Contact larger systems in your state Join an existing group Start your own group Share resources Conference call, meet in person Communicate
17. Don’t go it alone Join A TEAM!