In safety-sensitive industries, maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace is non-negotiable. Employees depend on workers to remain clear-headed and compliant, especially in high-risk environments. When an employee violates a drug and alcohol policy, the DISA Return to Duty Program provides a structured pathway to recovery and reintegration.
Far more than a bureaucratic formality, the DISA RTD process is about accountability, rehabilitation, and safety — helping workers who have violated testing policies rebuild trust and resume work in a responsible and monitored manner.
What is DISA?
DISA Global Solutions is a third-party administrator (TPA) that specializes in compliance programs, including drug and alcohol testing, background checks, occupational health screening, and more. Many major employers utilize DISA to ensure compliance with both internal company policies and federal regulations, such as those established by the Department of Transportation.
When an employee fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test within the DISA system, they are placed into inactive status and become ineligible to work until they complete the RTD process.
What Triggers the DISA Return to Duty Program?
The RTD process is required when an individual:
- Tests positive for drugs or alcohol
- Refuses to test
- Subverts or adulterates a
- Fails to complete a scheduled test
- Violates employer-specific testing policies
These violations are flagged in the DISA database and communicated to client companies, making the individual non-compliant until the RTD program is completed.
Steps in the DISA Return-to-Duty Process
- SAP Evaluation
- Treatment or Education Compliance
- Follow-Up SAP Evaluation
- RTD Drug/Alcohol Test
- Follow-Up Testing Plan
Where to Start?
At AACS Counseling, we specialize in the DISA Return-to-Duty Program. We help guide sensitive employees through the necessary steps to be eligible to go back to work. For more information, please visit our website at www.aacscounseling.com.
“If you’re facing a legal issue or need a professional evaluation, AACS Counseling is here to help. Call us today at 800.683.7745 or visit our website to schedule your appointment.”