CAUSES FOR TESTING. Employees covered by this policy shall be tested for drugs or alcohol for any of the following reasons:
1. Randomly during initial probationary period.
2. Prior to promotional appointment.
3. Within 30 days prior to renewal date of Driver's License.
4. Within 30 days of assignment to investigative detail.
5. Within 30 days of assignment to SWAT.
6. As soon as possible after reporting a traffic accident where the employee’s work vehicle was moving.
7. Whenever there is “reasonable suspicion” of an employee under the influence on work time. Reasonable suspicion is a belief based on objective facts sufficient to lead a reasonably prudent supervisor to suspect that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol so that the employee’s ability to perform the functions of the job is impaired or so that the employee’s ability to perform his or her job safely is reduced. For example, any of the following, alone or in combination, may constitute reasonable suspicion:
a. Slurred or thick speech;
b. Alcohol odor on breath;
c. Inability to perform work properly;
d. Unsteady walking and movement;
e. Unusual or anti-social behavior so unusual that it warrants summoning a supervisor;
f. Eyes that stare blankly or appear glassy;
g. Possession of alcohol or drugs;
h. Nystagmus (i.e., involuntary eye movement);
i. Information obtained from a reliable person with personal knowledge whose identity is known.
CAUSES FOR TESTING. 8 The Hospital may require a breathalyzer, blood test, urinalysis, or other 9 drug/alcohol test:
10 13.4.1 Reasonable Suspicion - When a nurse's behavior creates a reasonable 11 suspicion of drug/alcohol use. 13 Reasonable suspicion means that there is objective evidence which 14 reasonably suggests that a nurse may be using or under the influence of 15 drugs/alcohol.
17 13.4.2 Post accident - When a nurse has been involved in a work-related 18 accident resulting in injury or property damage where there is reason to 19 suspect that drugs/alcohol use was a contributing factor.
21 13.4.3 Follow-up - As part of follow-up random testing for a period of up to two 22 (2) years, if the nurse is found to have violated this article but has been 23 permitted to remain employed.
CAUSES FOR TESTING. Employees covered by this policy shall be tested for drugs or alcohol for any of the following reasons:
1. Randomly during initial probationary period.
2. Prior to promotional appointment.
3. Within 30 days prior to renewal date of Driver's License.
4. Within 30 days of assignment to investigative detail.
5. Within 30 days of assignment to SWAT.
6. As soon as possible after reporting a traffic accident involving the employee which results in airbag deployment or bodily injury or death to anyone involved in the accident.
7. Whenever there is “reasonable suspicion” of an employee under the influence on work time. Reasonable suspicion is a belief based on objective facts sufficient to lead a reasonably prudent supervisor to suspect that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol so that the employee’s ability to perform the functions of the job is impaired or so that the employee’s ability to perform his or her job safely is reduced. For example, any of the following, alone or in combination, may constitute reasonable suspicion:
a. Slurred or thick speech;
b. Alcohol odor on breath;
c. Inability to perform work properly;
d. Unsteady walking and movement;
e. Unusual or anti-social behavior so unusual that it warrants summoning a supervisor;
f. Eyes that stare blankly or appear glassy;
g. Possession of alcohol or drugs;
h. Nystagmus (i.e., involuntary eye movement);
i. Information obtained from a reliable person with personal knowledge whose identity is known.
