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DOT Updates: More Changes are Headed Your Way Soon.

- EARN 2.0 Continuing Education Credits FOR ATTENDING BOTH WEBINARS* -

Join ARCpoint Labs for our upcoming, FREE two-part webinar series:
“DOT Updates: More Changes are Headed Your Way Soon.”

Scheduled for August 20th and August 27th at 1pm ET, this series is designed to equip you with the information to best optimize the upcoming changes to drug testing and the Clearinghouse II regulations that may affect your business.

updates and changes to dot regulations webinar

PART 1 | August 20th at 1pm ET/10am PT

Have you ever had the opportunity to learn directly from professionals who write regulations? Your time is now!
Patrice Kelly, Senior Policy Executive Advisor to NDASA and former Director of Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance, will be our featured speaker on testing regulation changes. We will give you invaluable insights into the new final rule on oral fluid testing, emphasizing the need for updated policies and efficient management of collection partner standing orders.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the key elements of the final rule on DOT oral fluid testing.
  2. Recognize the importance of updating organizational policies in response to the new rule.
  3. Effectively manage standing orders for collection partners under the updated guidelines.
    1. Discuss insights into best practices for implementing and maintaining compliance with the new oral fluid testing standards.
    2. Stay informed about the current timelines and future updates regarding the changes in DOT oral fluid testing.

PART 2 | August 27th at 1pm ET/10am PT

Kevin Elrod with FMCSA will provide you with updates on FMCSA Clearinghouse II and how these changes impact employer responsibilities and what could be detrimental to your business if you don’t plan ahead. The regulation compliance deadline is November 18th , 2024 and some states have already implemented changes, so things are already happening!

Learning Objectives Part:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  1. Comprehend the latest updates and enhancements introduced in Clearinghouse II.
  2. Identify the impact of Clearinghouse II changes on employer responsibilities and reporting requirements.
  3. Explore strategies for ensuring compliance with the new Clearinghouse II regulations.
    1. Understand how the updates improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Clearinghouse system.
    2. Learn about the timelines and deadlines associated with Clearinghouse II implementation and ongoing compliance.

THE PRESENTERS

PART 1:

Patrice M. Kelly, JD

Senior Policy Executive Advisor – National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association

Patrice Kelly has been with the US Department of Transportation since 1991. She was the longest serving Director of the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) in the Office of the Secretary. She joined ODAPC in 2007, after sixteen years of service at the Federal Aviation Administration, as an attorney, manager and inspector. Patrice was the longest serving member of the Department of Health and Human Service’s Federal Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB), where she served as an ex officio member. In addition, she has participated in and contributed to Medical Review Officer training for more than a decade.

During her more than 30 years at DOT, Patrice has worked closely on all regulations issued on DOT drug and alcohol testing under 49 CFR Part 40. Patrice was the lead author of the DOT’s oral fluid final rule, which became effective on June 1, 2023. Before beginning her career at DOT, Patrice worked on Wall Street, and then for Senator Ted Kennedy, the US Department of State, the Supreme Court of the United States, and in law firms in Washington, DC. In private legal practice, she had performed work for trucking companies, railroads, airlines and maritime operators. Patrice is a graduate of Boston College and received her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center.

PART 2:

Kevin Elrod

Special Agent and Safety Investigator, FMCSA

Patrick Kevin Elrod hails from Gainesville, Georgia, and grew up immersed in the trucking industry. He began driving at the age of 14 alongside his father, hauling grain. After dedicating 27 years to the US Army as an Infantryman (Airborne Ranger), he transitioned to the civilian workforce, driving OTR and transporting food-grade oils throughout the Southeast for four years.

Eventually, Kevin shifted from driving to trucking safety, taking on the role of Director of Safety at Howard Sheppard Inc. In 2019, he accepted a position with the USDOT, FMCSA, where he has been working as a Special Agent and Safety Investigator for five years. In his role, he serves as a subject matter expert in ELD, Hours of Service, Crash Investigations, and Intermodal operations.

Kevin is married and has two daughters. His 18-year-old daughter is graduating this year and currently works with Gulfstream, while his 24-year-old daughter graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in Microbiology and resides in Athens, GA. Additionally, his stepdaughter proudly serves in the US Air Force.

ACCREDITATION

ARCpoint Labs is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This program has been pre-approved for 2 HR General Credit toward aPHR®, aPHRI™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRI™ and SPHRI™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

*You must attend the full hour to receive credit for continuing education through SHRM and HRCI.  

This Webinar is Designed to Help You:

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Understand the key elements of the final rule on DOT oral fluid testing as presented by Patrice Kelly

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Recognize the importance of updating organizational policies in response to the new rule

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Learn how to effectively manage standing orders for collection partners under the updated guidelines

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Identify the impact of Clearinghouse II changes on employer responsibilities and mitigate your risk of downgraded licenses come November

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity

Stay ahead of the latest DOT drug testing updates and stay in compliance with the Clearinghouse II changes!

Plus earn CE Credits through SHRM and HRCI for attending.

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