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A recent query has been raised on social media regarding the drug testing policies at Aurora Advocate Health Hospital. The question specifically pertains to whether the hospital conducts hair follicle tests for all new hires. The query was posted by an individual whose girlfriend recently received a job offer from the hospital. The couple is particularly concerned as the girlfriend had been smoking weed, which she stopped last month. They are seeking information from anyone who has recently been hired at one of their hospitals about the type of drug test they had to undergo.
Answers from Social Media
The discussion on social media provides varied responses. One user shared that their boyfriend, who was hired a year ago, had to undergo a hair test. However, they mentioned that during the Covid pandemic, the hospital shifted to random urine tests due to staff shortages. Now, as things are recovering, they have reverted to hair tests. This user also speculated that roles involving direct patient interaction or handling of controlled substances, like pharmacy, are more likely to require a hair test…