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Additional Information

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	Policy No. '''1106'''<br />		Policy No. '''1106'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''01/05/12''' <br />		Effective Date: '''01/05/12''' <br />
	Revised Date: '''~~11/~~03/15'''<br />		Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13''' <br /><br />		Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''<br /><br />
	<big>'''Fitness for Duty Policy'''</big>		<big>'''Fitness for Duty Policy'''</big>

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	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	== Additional Information ==		== Additional Information ==
	*Contact Human Resources - Employee Relations at 402-559-8534.		For additional information, please review [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1106.pdf Procedures # 1106 – Fitness for Duty]. For clarification and/or questions please contact Employee Relations representatives at 402-559-4371 or 402-559-1237 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu].
	*UNMC Policy No. 1003, [[Drug Free Campus]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/~~Procedures1003~~.pdf ~~Drug Free Campus]~~
	*UNMC Procedures ~~No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]~~
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106~~, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1106.pdf~~ Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.~~unmc.edu~~/~~human~~-~~resources/_documents/forms/emp~~-~~rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]~~
	*[~~https~~:~~//wiki~~.unmc.edu~~/index~~.~~php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]~~

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Policy

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	#Pre-Employment Fitness Requirements - Prospective employees for safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive, or health care positions must pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. Offers of employment will be rescinded if the candidate fails the fitness test or tests positive for drugs.		#Pre-Employment Fitness Requirements - Prospective employees for safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive, or health care positions must pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. Offers of employment will be rescinded if the candidate fails the fitness test or tests positive for drugs.
	#Drug Testing - Employees pass a drug test when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment. Failure or refusal to take the test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation.		#Drug Testing - Employees pass a drug test when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment. Failure or refusal to take the test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation.
	#Return from Medical Leave - Employees returning from a medical leave (or 5 or more consecutive sick leave days) are required to provide a medical provider’s note confirming fitness to return to work. • A Fit-for-Duty Form may be provided to the employee by Human Resources – Employee Relations • Failure to submit the provider’s note may delay the return to work and may result in disciplinary action.		#Return from Medical Leave - Employees returning from a medical leave (or 5 or more consecutive sick leave days) are required to provide a medical provider’s note confirming fitness to return to work. A [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/fit-for-duty-certification.pdf Fit-for-Duty Form] may be provided to the employee by Human Resources – Employee Relations. Failure to submit the provider’s note may delay the return to work and may result in disciplinary action.
	'''5.2''' Managers/Supervisors' Responsibilities:		'''5.2''' Managers/Supervisors' Responsibilities:
	#~~Observing~~ and ~~documenting~~ the attendance, performance, and behavior of ~~the~~ employees they supervise.
	#~~Following~~ policy and procedures when ~~presented with~~ circumstances or ~~knowledge that indicates~~ that an employee may be unfit for duty.		# Monitoring Employees - Observe and document the attendance, performance, and behavior of employees they supervise.
	#~~Utilizing these~~ procedures in a fair and consistent manner, respecting ~~the~~ employee's privacy and the confidentiality of medical information as defined in Neb. Statute 48-1906.		# Responding to Fitness-For-Duty Concerns - Follow established policy and procedures when circumstances or information indicate that an employee may be unfit for duty. [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/fit-for-duty-observation-checklist.pdf Fit-for-Duty Observation Checklist], UNMC Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment Determination and Testing Guidelines.
	#~~Coordinating~~ with Human Resources - Employee Relations when employee is returning from medical leave.		# Consistency and Privacy - Apply Fitness-for-Duty procedures in a fair and consistent manner, while respecting employee privacy and the confidentiality of medical information as defined in Neb. Statute 48-1906.
			# Return from Medical Leave - Coordinate with Human Resources – Employee Relations when an employee is returning from medical leave.

	==Notice of Non-Discrimination==		==Notice of Non-Discrimination==
	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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Purpose

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	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	'''1.1''' To protect the employee and the campus community by requiring medical certification of fitness for duty when an employee is absent from work due to a medical condition.<br /><br />		'''1.1''' To protect the employee and the campus community by requiring medical certification of fitness for duty when an employee is absent from work due to a medical condition or is otherwise not fit to work.<br /><br /> '''1.2''' To provide managers and supervisors with guidance and practical steps for evaluating an employee's fitness for duty when an employee is:
	'''1.2''' To provide managers and supervisors with guidance and practical steps for evaluating an employee's fitness for duty when an employee is:		#Demonstrates observable difficulty performing work duties safely for themselves, others, or properly, as determined by the supervisor;
	#~~Having~~ observable difficulty performing work duties safely for ~~him/herself~~, others, ~~and/~~or properly as determined by the supervisor;
	#Posing an imminent and serious safety threat to self or others; or		#Posing an imminent and serious safety threat to self or others; or
	#~~Being~~ hired into a safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive or health care position.		#Is being hired into or employed in a safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive, or health care position.
	== Scope ==		== Scope ==
	'''2.1''' The fitness for duty policy applies to all University employees.		'''2.1''' The fitness for duty policy applies to all University employees.
	== Basis of the Policy ==		== Basis of the Policy ==
	'''3.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center is committed to providing a safe workplace and to protecting the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, visitors and University property. ~~In order to provide~~ a safe working environment, employees must be able to perform their job duties in a safe, secure, productive, and effective manner, and remain able to do so throughout ~~the~~ entire ~~time they are working~~. Employees who are not fit for duty may ~~present~~ a safety ~~hazard~~ to themselves, to others, and to property.		'''3.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center is committed to providing a safe workplace and to protecting the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, visitors and University property. To maintain a safe working environment, employees must be able to perform their job duties in a safe, secure, productive, and effective manner, and remain able to do so throughout their entire work period. Employees who are not fit for duty may pose a safety risk to themselves, others, and University property.

	== Authorities and Administration ==		== Authorities and Administration ==
	'''4.1''' The ~~UNMC~~ Human Resources~~' Division Director of Employee Relations~~ is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the fitness for duty policy at the campus level ~~in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance~~.		'''4.1''' The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the fitness-for-duty policy at the campus level.

	== Policy ==		== Policy ==
	'''5.1''' Employees' Responsibilities:		'''5.1''' Employees' Responsibilities:
	#~~Reporting~~ to work fit for duty and ~~remaining~~ fit for duty ~~the entire time working~~.		#Fit for Duty - Employees must report to work fit for duty and remain fit for duty throughout their work shift.
	#~~Notifying the~~ manager/supervisor ~~when~~ they are not fit for duty.		#Reporting Personal Impairment - Employees must notify their manager/supervisor if they are not fit for duty.
	#~~Notifying the~~ manager/supervisor ~~when~~ they observe a coworker who may be unfit for duty. If the supervisor~~'s behavior is the focus of concern~~, an ~~employee may inform the~~ upper level manager or Human Resources - Employee Relations at 402-559-~~8534~~.		#Reporting Concerns About Others - Employees must notify their manager/supervisor if they observe a coworker who may be unfit for duty. If the concern involves the supervisor, employees may contact an upper-level manager or Human Resources – Employee Relations at 402-559-4371 or 402-559-1237 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu].
	#Prospective employees ~~being considered~~ for a safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive or health care ~~position~~ must ~~be able to~~ pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. ~~A prospective employee who tests positive for the presence~~ of ~~drugs in~~ the ~~initial screening or otherwise~~ fails the fitness for ~~duty test shall have the offer of employment rescinded~~.		#Pre-Employment Fitness Requirements - Prospective employees for safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive, or health care positions must pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. Offers of employment will be rescinded if the candidate fails the fitness test or tests positive for drugs.
	#Employees ~~must be able to~~ pass a ~~for cause~~ drug test. Failure ~~to do so will result in corrective and disciplinary action. Refusal~~ to take ~~a for cause drug~~ test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation.		#Drug Testing - Employees pass a drug test when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment. Failure or refusal to take the test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation.
	#~~Any drug testing performed under this section will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.~~		#Return from Medical Leave - Employees returning from a medical leave (or 5 or more consecutive sick leave days) are required to provide a medical provider’s note confirming fitness to return to work. • A Fit-for-Duty Form may be provided to the employee by Human Resources – Employee Relations • Failure to submit the provider’s note may delay the return to work and may result in disciplinary action.
	#Employees returning from a medical leave (sick leave ~~of five~~ days ~~or more~~) are required to provide a medical ~~provider's certification that they are fit~~ to return to work. Human Resources - Employee Relations ~~will notify employee that medical certification is required. If medical certification is not submitted employee's~~ return to work may ~~be delayed until certification is submitted. Other appropriate~~ disciplinary action ~~may be taken~~.
	'''5.2''' Managers/Supervisors' Responsibilities:		'''5.2''' Managers/Supervisors' Responsibilities:
	#Observing and documenting the attendance, performance, and behavior of the employees they supervise.		#Observing and documenting the attendance, performance, and behavior of the employees they supervise.

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	#Reporting to work fit for duty and remaining fit for duty the entire time working.		#Reporting to work fit for duty and remaining fit for duty the entire time working.
	#Notifying the manager/supervisor when they are not fit for duty.		#Notifying the manager/supervisor when they are not fit for duty.
	#Notifying the manager/supervisor when they observe a coworker who may be unfit for duty. If the supervisor's behavior is the focus of concern, an employee may inform the upper level manager or Human Resources - Employee Relations at ~~402-559-7394 or~~ 402-559-8534.		#Notifying the manager/supervisor when they observe a coworker who may be unfit for duty. If the supervisor's behavior is the focus of concern, an employee may inform the upper level manager or Human Resources - Employee Relations at 402-559-8534.
	#Prospective employees being considered for a safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive or health care position must be able to pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. A prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of drugs in the initial screening or otherwise fails the fitness for duty test shall have the offer of employment rescinded.		#Prospective employees being considered for a safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive or health care position must be able to pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. A prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of drugs in the initial screening or otherwise fails the fitness for duty test shall have the offer of employment rescinded.
	#Employees must be able to pass a for cause drug test. Failure to do so will result in corrective and disciplinary action. Refusal to take a for cause drug test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation.		#Employees must be able to pass a for cause drug test. Failure to do so will result in corrective and disciplinary action. Refusal to take a for cause drug test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation.

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	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	== Additional Information ==		== Additional Information ==
	*Contact Human Resources - Employee Relations at ~~402-559-7394 or~~ 402-559-8534.		*Contact Human Resources - Employee Relations at 402-559-8534.
	*UNMC Policy No. 1003, [[Drug Free Campus]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1003, [[Drug Free Campus]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]

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	*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]		*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]

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	*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~Proc~~/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]
	*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]		*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]

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	*UNMC Policy No. 1003, [[Drug Free Campus]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1003, [[Drug Free Campus]]
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~Proc~~/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]

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	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary_Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1003, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1003.pdf Drug Free Campus]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~Proc~~/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]

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	*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1098, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1098.pdf Corrective and Disciplinary Action]
	*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]		*UNMC Procedures No. 1106, [http://www.unmc.edu/hr/Proc/Procedures1106.pdf Fitness for Duty]
	*[https://~~wiki~~.unmc.edu/~~index.php~~/~~HR_~~-~~_Employee_Relations_Forms~~ Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/corrective_and_disciplinary_action_form.doc Corrective and Disciplinary Action Form]
	*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]		*[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/HR_-_Employee_Relations_Forms Fitness for Duty Certification Template]

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