The Random Selection Pool defines the parameters and options of the random selection process, lists the pool members (i.e., employees participating in the selection), maintains a record of all random selections, and preserves the full history of the selection process.

If, during the setup of the Med-Stop Random Service for your company, you selected the option to automatically create DOT-regulated pools, you do not need to manually create new pools. These pools will be generated automatically when the service is activated and at the beginning of each calendar year.

For DOT-regulated pools, there are separate pools for Alcohol Testing and Drug Testing. The default selection rates are based on DOT-required standards. At any given time, there can be only one active DOT pool per testing type.

If your company is using the non-DOT-regulated Med-Stop Random Service, you may create as many pools as you wish and set the target percentage based on your company's internal procedures.

Creating a New Random Selection Pool

To create a new pool:

• Navigate to the Random menu from the Med-Stop for Employers main menu.
• Click on “New Random Pool.”
• This action launches the Random Selection Pool wizard, which guides you through the pool creation process.

Step 1: Service and Status

• Specify the pool service and DOT status.
• Optionally, you may provide a short description for the pool.
• ⚠️ Note: If an active DOT pool for the selected service already exists, you cannot create another pool for the same service.

Step 2: Pool Options

• For DOT pools, the Target Percentage is automatically set according to DOT selection rates.
• You can enable the Double Jeopardy Selection option. This feature attempts to match employees selected for one type of test with the other. For example, if an employee is selected for a random urine drug test, the Double Jeopardy option will also select the same employee for a random alcohol test on the same date. This practice is permitted under DOT regulations.
• Specify the selection frequency, pool start date, and end date.