In Colorado we do not allow it in any capacity as we also comply with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act.
Thank you,
Sara Seeburger RN, BSN
Assistant Administrator
Centura Occupational Health
61 Inverness Dr East
STE 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-765-6498 Phone
720-874-5955 Fax
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net]
On Behalf Of Shea, Joann
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 6:02 AM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Question on medical marijuana
Good morning,
Our state passed a medical marijuana bill this year for persons with specific disorders such as epilepsy, cancer, Alzheimers, etc. The legislature is still
finalizing the specifics, but we are meeting this month to discuss how we will manage an employee who has a medical marijuana card. Because federal law still considers marijuana illegal and our hospital must comply with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act,
I assume we will continue with not allowing marijuana utilization as an active employee. We are considering allowing employees to take medical leave or FMLA while utilizing medical marijuana, but most employees who are working will be taking it for seizures
or chronic pain and will probably be prescribed to use it long term.
Any advice from other states where medical marijuana is used? Thank you.
JoAnn Shea, ARNP, MS, COHN-S
Director, Employee Health & Wellness
Work: 813-844-7692 Cell: 813-789-3441 FAX; 813-844-8144 Email:
jshea@tgh.org