As marijuana legalization expands across the U.S., HR professionals face new challenges in maintaining safe, productive, and compliant workplaces. This session explores the latest data on drug use trends—including rising positivity rates and the sharp increase in marijuana use in legalized states—and examines how these trends impact workplace safety, liability, and employee wellbeing.
Join Michelle Alexander, MD, MROCC, Medical Review Officer and Director of Medical Affairs at Abbott Workplace Solutions, for an insightful discussion on the critical role of workplace drug testing programs. Discover how these programs can identify and deter drug use while supporting employees with substance use disorders. Drawing on national statistics and internal data, this session provides practical insights and policy recommendations to enhance your organization's drug testing strategy in the face of evolving legal and cultural trends.
Abbott
Bronze Sponsor
Overview
At Abbott, we create life changing technologies and products that help people live healthier, fuller lives. Our relentless pursuit of invention is delivering an unprecedented number of advancements around the world. Providing a comprehensive range of toxicology and health screening solutions to meet unique needs, we equip our customers to understand and promote each person’s safety and wellbeing. With a proven history under the eScreen brand, Abbott is your trusted partner to deliver substance abuse testing and occupational health services that help you achieve a safe, productive and admired workplace.
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Product Categories: Employment Law & Legislative > Compliance, Health, Wellness & Safety > Drug & Alcohol Treatment, Testing, Health, Wellness & Safety > Safety, Talent Acquisition & Retention > Pre-Employment & Employee Testing, Total Rewards > Third Party Administration
Exhibitor Type: Bronze Sponsor
Level: Sponsor, Exhibitor
Sponsored Sessions
Expo Theater
Health & Wellness
Intermediate
Employee Engagement & Retention
HR Strategy
Risk Management
U.S. Employment Law & Regulations
Workforce Management
Understand the implications of drugs and alcohol on the US workplace.
Analyze current drug use trends utilizing Abbott’s laboratory data.
Learn how you can establish an effective workplace testing policy.
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San Diego Convention Center (SDCC)
Yes
In-Person Only
All Sessions
11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jul 01
Tuesday, Jul 01
Speakers
Michelle Alexander
Medical Review Officer and Director of Medical Affairs
Abbott Laboratories
Dr. Michelle Alexander is a board-certified Medical Review Officer with over 30 years of experience in occupational and environmental medicine. She has held prominent executive leadership roles, including Medical Director at Consolidated Edison of New York, Corporate Medical Director and Chief Medical Review Officer at Sterling Testing Services, and Assistant Vice President of Occupational Health at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority/New York City Transit. She joined Abbott in 2021 as Medical Review Officer & Director of Medical Affairs. Dr. Alexander earned her M.D. from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Medical Center. She also holds a B.S. from Florida State University. A recognized industry expert, Dr. Alexander frequently speaks at national conferences, including as a designated MRO speaker for the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Federal Transit Administration’s National Drug and Alcohol Program Conference. Outside of her professional life, she is a proud mother, avid traveler, skier, sailor, and scuba diver who enjoys meeting new people and exploring new places.