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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. |
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