It couldn’t hurt. But when union negotiations are underway, this issue always seems to take a back seat to other issues that are perceived (incorrectly, perhaps) as more pressing.

JRG

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jenkins, Maribeth
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:24 PM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

With 53% of adults in the US reporting that a close family member has a drinking problem, I would say that is very unfortunate- and difficult to believe that more of your members would not relate and want to see others getting help. But you are correct, I am not in a union environment, is it wishful thinking that even in such an environment education on this issue would not be beneficial in promoting social change?

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of JimGarb
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 3:13 PM
To: 'MCOH/EH'
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

Maribeth – My guess is that you’re not a union environment. They fight this tooth and nail, the irony of course being that it’s really for the benefit of their members with substance abuse issues, but they don’t see it that way.

James Garb, MD FACOEM

Occupational Medicine Consulting

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+jimgarb=comcast.net@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jenkins, Maribeth
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 4:05 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

Well then my advice to you would be to start with educating your administration. Organizations that succeed in the long run are patient driven, not provider driven. Share with them real scenarios that have occurred in hospitals. The financial impact for your CFO, the reputation impact for your CEO, and patient safety for your CNO and providers… That changed a lot of their opinions around here when they were provided the right education.

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Cunha, Bruce E.
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:37 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

Don’t get me wrong. I would love to have a culture like the one Maribeth has and support it 100%. Unfortunately, being a provider driven organization, there are different opinions on this topic within our administration.

Bruce E. Cunha RN MS COHN-S

Manager, Employee Health and Safety

Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield WI.

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jenkins, Maribeth
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:27 PM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

This is something we have been working on heavily at our organization. This became such a problem, that I actually just hired an RN that serves as our diversion and substance abuse coordinator within employee health. The Mayo Clinic offers a lot of useful tools if you are beginning. To be quite honest, I am surprised at some of the questions you pose- to me, everything is about patient safety. It shouldn’t even be asked if an on-call person should be allowed to drink…My answers below in red and my policy attached.

Maribeth Jenkins, MSN, RN, LMT, CWC

Employee Wellness Manager

Hendrick Medical Center

1900 Pine Street

Abilene, TX 79601

Phone: (325) 670-3010

Fax: (325) 670-3051

mjenkins@hendrickhealth.org

www.ehendrick.org

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Cunha, Bruce E.
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:17 PM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

My facility is in the process of updating our Substance Abuse Policy. I was wondering if any of you can share what your facility has for this topic.

Some questions that have come up during our review.

Do you allow any alcohol consumption while on duty? Absolutely not If no, does this include lunch? Yes, never Does it apply to your sales force or for things like contractor lunches? What about salaried employees/staff at after hour functions at your facility? Never, ever, anyone- this sets your culture

Do you allow alcohol on the premises for after hours events? No

Do you have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol or do you use a level that an employee cannot be above (0.02% 0.04%) Zero tolerance

Can an on-call employee/staff drink at home when they are on-call? Absolutely not

If it is possible, I would appreciate receiving some of the policies that are used.

Bruce E. Cunha RN MS COHN-S

Manager, Employee Health and Safety

Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield WI.

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