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==Chemical Dependency== | ==Chemical Dependency== | ||
UNMC supports the position that chemical dependency is a disease that can endanger the health and well being of students, employees, and faculty and can have a negative effect on the public they serve. UNMC advocates treatment and rehabilitation for affected students, employees, and faculty in a manner that first protects the public, while allowing a reasonable opportunity for recovery and re-entry into the workplace/classroom. | UNMC supports the position that chemical dependency is a disease that can endanger the health and well being of students, employees, and faculty and can have a negative effect on the public they serve. UNMC advocates treatment and rehabilitation for affected students, employees, and faculty in a manner that first protects the public, while allowing a reasonable opportunity for recovery and re-entry into the workplace/classroom. | ||
==Employee Assistance Program== | |||
The EAP at UNMC is available to all employees and family members needing information about and/or other assistance with personal/family issues and alcohol or drug-related problems. EAP provides information and cost-free confidential counseling services for employees/family members with concerns regarding substance abuse or dependency and is able to provide resource information to employees and family members. | |||
For EAP staff members call: 402/559-5323 or 402/559-5175 | |||
==Medical Conditions/Workplace Safety== | ==Medical Conditions/Workplace Safety== | ||
UNMC has a “Injury and Illness Prevention Program,” which ensures occupational safety and health practices to reduce work-related accidents and injuries; in addition to providing guidance in accommodating medical conditions of UNMC faculty, staff and students. | UNMC has a “Injury and Illness Prevention Program,” which ensures occupational safety and health practices to reduce work-related accidents and injuries; in addition to providing guidance in accommodating medical conditions of UNMC faculty, staff and students. | ||
Revision as of 13:30, September 24, 2012
Guidelines List | Forms | Procedures
UNMC prohibits employees from the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol and/or a controlled substance on UNMC property. Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as amended, by employees is a term and condition of employment at UNMC.
Drug Free Campus Policy #1003
Drug Free Campus Procedures
Bloodborne Pathogens
Employees are responsible for completing mandatory bloodborne pathogens training, if required for their individual job. Failure to complete required mandatory training may result in disciplinary action.
Chemical Dependency
UNMC supports the position that chemical dependency is a disease that can endanger the health and well being of students, employees, and faculty and can have a negative effect on the public they serve. UNMC advocates treatment and rehabilitation for affected students, employees, and faculty in a manner that first protects the public, while allowing a reasonable opportunity for recovery and re-entry into the workplace/classroom.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP at UNMC is available to all employees and family members needing information about and/or other assistance with personal/family issues and alcohol or drug-related problems. EAP provides information and cost-free confidential counseling services for employees/family members with concerns regarding substance abuse or dependency and is able to provide resource information to employees and family members. For EAP staff members call: 402/559-5323 or 402/559-5175
Medical Conditions/Workplace Safety
UNMC has a “Injury and Illness Prevention Program,” which ensures occupational safety and health practices to reduce work-related accidents and injuries; in addition to providing guidance in accommodating medical conditions of UNMC faculty, staff and students.