County signs drug‑testing MOU with Averhealth to support Recovery Court

Cheatham County approved a memorandum of understanding Sept. 18 with Averhealth (Avertest, LLC) to provide drug‑testing services for the county Recovery Court, covering an information management system (IMS), random testing scheduling, specimen collection supplies and laboratory analysis.

Under the MOU, Averhealth will provide a HIPAA‑compliant IMS for case management, an automated random selection calendar and a client notification system. The vendor will run immunoassay screens and confirm non‑negative results via GC/MS or LC‑MS/MS as required and will hold non‑negative samples for further review. The MOU includes a price table that lists standard panel and add‑on assays, hair and oral‑fluid testing options, confirmation testing procedures, and fees for litigation support or expert testimony if requested.

Why it matters: The MOU sets terms and technical standards for drug testing used by the county’s Recovery Court, including reporting and laboratory cutoffs; it centralizes testing data and streamlines case management for participants in court‑supervised treatment programs.

Attribution: The item was presented by County Mayor Kerry McCarver and the MOU is signed by Averhealth representatives as part of the meeting packet.