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How often do Hospitals Drug Test Employees?

  O rganizations, such as schools and hospitals, need drug testing or drug screening to identify people who possess illicit drugs or alcohol. As per the US Department of Health and Human Services, hospitals in the USA widely use drug testing to establish safety. Several people can go through  drug testing , including employees, patients, and visitors, to determine whether or not they have taken drugs. However, some factors may influence the decision to test for drugs. Some of these may be the type of job an individual does in the hospital setting, the kind of drug being tested for, whether or not a third party runs a drug screen, and finally, the impressions of those involved in testing. It is important to note that drug testing in the US is not mandatory in most states. There are also no federal laws requiring hospitals to test for drugs, although some hospitals and states have policies on drug testing for employees. Accordingly, the frequency with which an employee or job applicant g