Drug Screens / Random Pool / Drug-Free Workplace / USCG
Consortium Services
Keys Consortium is a service-oriented business providing USCG Consortium services. We also act as a collection agent for multiple employer drug-free workplace programs in Key Largo, the Florida Keys and beyond.
Online Membership Information
How it works
It’s Easy to Join
- Fill out Member Form below and press the "Submit" button.
- An invoice will be emailed to pay online, or you can pay in the office.
- New members pay $150 for the year.
- Existing members pay $75 yearly.
- Membership dues go towards lab fees, MRO fees, correspondence fees and other.
- Membership covers initial testing, random tests throughout the year, correspondence for proof of membership and general guidance to navigate the USCG compliance requirements.
- Membership does not cover post-accident testing, saliva alcohol swabs, postage or substantial staffing hours dedicated to a single members correspondence. (Saliva alcohol swabs can be requested from our office. They are not sold for a profit)
Directions
- Please read and complete each part of the membership form below.
- Once you fill out this form, we will receive your information via email and follow up with you for payment and testing, if necessary.
- Note: If you only need to make a payment, contact us by email at customerservice@keysmobilemedical.com and we will send you an invoice to pay online.
- A pre-employment drug screen is required for any person joining a drug testing program unless he/she has been tested within the past 6 months or has been subject to random testing for at least 60 days within the past 6 months.
- If you are not required to take a pre-employment test, please enclose original documentation with application.
- If you need a drug screen we will provide you with a collection site in your area, please fill out the application accordingly.
Membership Agreement
The Keys Consortium will provide each member:
- A specimen collection site near the applicant’s residence.
- Computer generated random selection.
- Random notification by email.
- Medical Review Officer (MRO) services.
- Drug free workplace policy.
- Record keeping of all positive test results for five years, and negative results for one year.
- A membership letter
- Information on substance abuse and counselor referral service.
- Verification confirming program compliance for employers, licensing renewals, and upgrades.
New membership or Renewal of your membership shall be deemed as consenting to the following agreement.
Members must:
- Properly follow random testing instructions.
- Promptly notify Keys Consortium of any change in mailing or email address, phone number, employer change, or membership status.
- Follow guidance provided by Keys Consortium.
- Members shall not hold Keys Consortium liable arising out of or in connection with a member’s failure to comply with DOT policy or breech of this agreement.
- Failure to comply with provisions of this agreement will result in Coast Guard notification and possible termination from program.
To submit this form is to agree and acknowledge that I have read the membership agreement, that I fully understand that violation of this policy will be grounds for Coast Guard notification and possible termination of my membership.
US Coast Guard Requirements
Company Policy Letter
Company Policy Letter
Company Policy Letter
Each firm must have a written policy on drug and alcohol use. This must be signed by all members and a copy must posted. We will supply you with a compliant policy.
Employee Training
Company Policy Letter
Company Policy Letter
1 hour of training on drug and alcohol use/abuse for each employee is required. We provide the necessary video and written materials with paid membership.
Medical Review Office
Company Policy Letter
Medical Review Office
All results must be reviewed by a certified MRO. The Keys Consortium provides a MRO that reviews each test result. In case of a positive the MRO will interview the donor by telephone to determine if there is a valid reason for the results
Record Keeping
Collection Site/Certified Lab
Medical Review Office
Records must be kept for all test results, negatives for 1 year, positives for 5 years. Keys Consortium maintains all test results for you. We also complete the annual MIS form for each client in good standing.
Collection Site/Certified Lab
Collection Site/Certified Lab
Collection Site/Certified Lab
Testing must be done by a lab that meets DOT/HRS standards. Keys Consortium tests are done in strict accordance with the DOT/HRS by certified collection site technicians and processed by a SAMHSA certified lab .
Pre-Employment Testing
Collection Site/Certified Lab
Collection Site/Certified Lab
A negative test result must be provided prior to membership into any drug testing program. A test is not necessary if proof of a negative result is provided from within 6 months of membership date with no positive result during that 6 month period or during the previous 185 days proof of membership in another compliant drug program in good standing for at least 60 days.
Random Testing
Reasonable Cause Testing
Reasonable Cause Testing
All members are required to be randomly tested at a rate of 50% of testing pool. Selection must be statistically valid so that there is an equal chance for any member to be selected. Keys Consortium administers a valid program for all members. All random tests are covered with membership, regardless of number of times a member is selected.
Reasonable Cause Testing
Reasonable Cause Testing
Reasonable Cause Testing
If the employer believes an employee is using an illegal drug they must arrange for a specimen to be collected. We will advise members of what constitutes reasonable cause and perform testing if necessary.
Periodic Testing
Reasonable Cause Testing
Serious Marine Incident Testing
Periodic tests must be done for license issue, license renewals and upgrades. Members enrolled over 60 days are exempt from periodic testing. We will provide you with a letter to give to the Coast Guard upon renewal
Serious Marine Incident Testing
Serious Marine Incident Testing
Serious Marine Incident Testing
The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a serious marine incident are tested. Keys Consortium makes every attempt to be available for serious marine incidents and post accident testing.
Note
Serious Marine Incident Testing
Note
The use of the Term U.S. Coast Guard does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Coast Guard, it is used for descriptive purposes only.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference in labs?
There is a big difference in the quality of labs. The Labs we use are certified by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). A D.O.T accepted lab must pass a rigorous inspection process and also perform well on proficiency tests (samples sent to the lab to challenge the labs competence). They must not only give the correct answer but also the specific drug or adulterants as well as the correct quantity of each drug that was found. If a lab is not certified there is no check on the quality of the chain of custody or the analytical work.
Who administers the tests?
Tests are conducted by certified collectors who are trained about collection procedures as well as test site and chain of custody requirements.
What does the medical review officer (MRO) do?
Once a test is determined to be positive by the lab, there must be a review and also interpretation of the result. The MRO will look for a medically valid reason for the positive result. The MRO will also look for procedural errors such as chain of custody problems. A MRO is a required part of any DOT- regulated program, and highly recommend for non DOT testing. The MRO must be a licensed physician with knowledge of substance abuse disorders.
How long does it take for test results?
Test results are usually returned by fax within 1 to 2 days.
What if someone has an accident?
We are there when you need us 24 hours, every day to arrange for testing.
I’m sure that the lab has made a mistake. What should I do?
Our certified lab will maintain a positive sample in its original container for one year from the date of the test. They keep positive samples for just such a challenge. Anytime during the year a donor can request a retest of the same sample by another certified lab
Forms/Links
Useful Information
46 CFR Part 4
Serious Marine Incidents
FORM 2692
Report of Marine Casualty
FORM 2692B
Chemical Drug & Alcohol Testing Following A Serious Marine Incident
46 CFR Part 10
Merchant Mariner Credential
46 CFR Part 16
Chemical Testing
49 CFR Part 40
Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
33 CFR Part 95
Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug
FMCSA
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
Information Updates
Membership Benefits
We're here to help you
Company Policy
Each member will receive a drug-free workplace policy that is compliant with Coast Guard standards.
Contract
Each member will receive a contract stating exactly what the Keys Consortium provides and what you need to do to stay compliant.
Membership Letter
Each enrolled member will be issued a letter that proves membership.
Employee assistance program
We provide you with referral service to a local EAP as required by the Coast Guard.
Required Testing
Members are provided with all required testing. Tests are done at a local certified testing facility. All random tests are included in the membership fee
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Hours
Mon | 08:15 am – 03:00 pm | |
Tue | 08:15 am – 03:00 pm | |
Wed | 08:15 am – 03:00 pm | |
Thu | 08:15 am – 03:00 pm | |
Fri | 08:15 am – 03:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
After 1pm, please schedule an appointment online or by calling
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