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Drug testing for residential care (HVB) and treatment facilities
HVB homes and treatment facilities have two distinct testing needs: monitoring residents as part of a treatment programme, and screening staff with access to vulnerable individuals. Provsvaret supports both processes with legally sound routines and GDPR-secure handling.
Two separate testing needs
- Residents
- Staff
2-day lab results
From arrival to digital results in an encrypted portal.
CE-marked & EU
Tests and processes that meet EU medical device requirements.
Accredited lab
ISO 15189 accredited with GC-MS / LC-MS/MS confirmation.
Nordic coverage
Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
Two separate testing needs
Residents
Drug testing as part of the treatment programme — objective monitoring of sobriety for voluntary or LVU (compulsory care) placements. Frequency and method are governed by the treatment plan and the National Board of Health and Welfare's guidelines.
Staff
Background screening at hiring and ongoing random checks — a quality marker for staff working with vulnerable individuals. Follows the framework of the Work Environment Act and your alcohol and drug policy.
Process by HVB context
Intake
An initial drug test is often carried out on intake to HVB care to establish a clear baseline. A broad urine panel, such as Multi-21, is typically used for more comprehensive screening. Testing can be supplemented with analysis of other specific substances if needed.
Ongoing follow-up
Frequent testing during active treatment, less often during follow-up. Typically 1–3 times a week during an intensive phase, monthly after stabilisation. Results are documented in the record and shared with the treatment team as routine.
Staff screening
Pre-employment screening for all staff with direct resident contact. Random checks on a rotating schedule. Suspicion-based testing following documented observations or incidents.
Addiction care and institutional care
Specialised setups for addiction care where frequent checks are central — we coordinate sample collection points, mobile sample collection, and self-administered kits depending on the institution's setup.
Testing methods for HVB
Privacy, GDPR, and legal soundness
Read more about GDPR and drug testing and our chain of custody.
- Drug test results are sensitive personal data (GDPR Article 9) — strict access limitation
- LVU-placed minors have legal grounds for testing without consent
- Voluntary placements require documented consent per the treatment plan
- MRO evaluation of positive results before reporting
- A legally sound chain of custody from sample to result
- Encrypted portal for reporting — only authorised staff have access
Collaboration with social services and municipalities
Provsvaret holds procurement agreements with several Swedish municipalities and social services. Framework agreements for ongoing HVB screening, one-off testing for social services investigations, and dedicated contacts for municipal customers. We handle invoicing per municipal routines and can integrate with your systems.
Frequently asked questions about drug testing at HVB
Contact us for personalized advice on drug testing and how we can help your organization.
For young people placed under LVU (compulsory care), there is legal grounds for testing without consent. We follow the National Board of Health and Welfare's guidelines and the municipality's decision. Provsvaret is happy to advise on the specific setup.
Need drug testing for your HVB operation?
Book 30 minutes with us and we'll go through your needs for both residents and staff — from policy to sample collection to reporting.