[MCOH-EH] Substance Abuse Policy

[JimGarb]

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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Jenkins,
Maribeth
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:27 PM
To: mcoh-eh at 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

 <mailto:mbunn at hendrickhealth.org> mjenkins at hendrickhealth.org

www.ehendrick.org

 

 

           

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