Under SPS 7.11, when must random testing days begin in the program?

• A. After 30 days
• B. At the start of the program
• C. Upon enrollment in the program
• D. After the first test

Answer: (C)

Random testing days should begin upon enrollment in the program. Starting at enrollment ensures that monitoring and accountability begin from the very start of treatment, allowing the program to establish baseline functioning, address any early risks promptly, and apply the testing policy consistently to all clients. Delaying start to a later point (such as after 30 days or after the first test) could create a window where substance use goes undetected and undermine the integrity of the program’s accountability. Beginning at enrollment also ensures informed consent and clear expectations from day one.