Physician Impairment. UC Health, UCMC, College and Resident recognize the importance of preventing resident impairment through education, recognizing impairment when it exists, and, when circumstances warrant and permit, addressing impairment through counseling, treatment and rehabilitation of affected residents. Residents are encouraged to voluntarily seek assistance with any substance abuse issues or concerns before it becomes a misconduct and disciplinary issue. All residents must remain in compliance with and follow the UC Health Drug Free Workplace Policy and applicable law. The policy is accessible on the UC Health website or through the Office of Graduate Medical Education. Resident must remain at all times physically, mentally and emotionally capable of performing essential duties and/or other duties necessary to the operation of the Residency Program. If Resident needs the assistance of counseling or support services, Resident may utilize UC Health’s Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health and substance abuse services that might be available through Resident’s health insurance plan. Resident may have access to the services of the Ohio Physicians Health Program (“OPHP”). The OPHP is a confidential resource for physicians and other healthcare professionals that assists with identification, intervention, referral, monitoring, and recovery documentation of physicians and other healthcare professionals who may be affected by substance abuse disorders or other issues impacting their health and well-being. OPHP provides recovery documentation, education, support, and advocacy, from evaluations, through treatment and recovery. Resident recognizes that as a licensee of the State Medical Board of Ohio, Resident is governed by Ohio Medical Board rules and regulations regarding impairment. Resident recognizes that he/she may be required to self-report or the institution may be required to report any impairment to the Ohio State Medical Board. Matters involving diversion of controlled substances and any other violation or possible violation of a criminal statute may also be reported to the appropriate law enforcement or regulatory agency.
Physician Impairment. The Hospital shall provide the Resident with ongoing education on physician impairment including that due to substance abuse, psychiatric issues, stress, fatigue, family problems, illness and other issues that may lead to impairment or inability to practice medicine safely and effectively. Detailed information on the Hospital policy on physician impairment is set forth in the Graduate Medical Education Institutional Policies and Procedures.
Physician Impairment. St. Mary's Medical Center and CIR/SEIU recognize drug and alcohol dependency is a treatable illness. Resident physicians with dependency problems shall have full access to the hospital employee assistance program for dependency treatment. No resident physician shall be disciplined and/or terminated for seeking such treatment. Resident physicians will be advised and given a copy of any policies on resident impairment if the resident is suspected of a dependency or is seeking treatment for a dependency. Any bargaining unit member in violation of the Fitness for Duty Policy will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.
Physician Impairment. Provide the residents with TBHC’s “Impaired Resident Policy” for handling physician impairment, including impairment related to substance abuse. (See Attachment 4.)
Physician Impairment. AMH’s Medical Staff has an assistance program available to medical professionals, including, without limitation, its residents, who may suffer impairments. This assistance program is monitored through the Medical Staff’s Practitioner and Advanced Practice Professional Health Assistance Committee. The services of this Health Assistance Committee, as well as any other applicable services offered by AMH, are available to Resident if and as needed.
Physician Impairment. The Residency has written policies that describe how we will address Resident impairment including that due to substance abuse located in the Residency’s Disciplinary and Due Process policy.
Physician Impairment. A Physician who is determined to be impaired during the GME program will be subject to the Graduate Medical Education Policy GMEC-23 “Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse”, which is included in the Resident Information Booklet.
Physician Impairment. The procedures involving impairment of a Trainee, including possible substance abuse are described in the Policy on Trainee Impairment and Substance Abuse set forth in the Trainee Manual. The Medical Center will comply with the obligations imposed by state and federal law and regulations to report instances in which the Trainee is not reappointed or is terminated for reasons related to alleged mental or physical impairment, incompetence, malpractice or misconduct, or impairment of patient safety or welfare.
Physician Impairment. In the event an HSO becomes impaired during the training program, including but not limited to alcohol, drug, or chemical dependency, the HSO may exhaust accrued annual, sick, and available catastrophic leave for treatment with pay. No HSO will be disciplined or terminated for seeking such treatment. No HSO shall be disciplined or terminated for admitting they were impaired, or seeking medical leave for such treatment. This disciplinary safe harbor does not extend to impairment or dependence discovered other than by self-disclosure, nor does it extend to discipline for conduct, behavior, actions, or omission while impaired or dependent. Investigation and disposition of an HSO suspected of impairment, including, but not limited to alcohol, drug, or chemical dependence are outlined in the UNM Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse Section. If the HSO is rotating at an affiliated hospital, the HSO is subject to the policy and procedures of the affiliated hospital for impaired physicians. Any violation of this Article may result in discipline up to and including immediate termination from our Graduate Medical Education programs.
Physician Impairment. College and Resident recognize the importance of preventing resident impairment through education, recognizing impairment when it exists, and, when circumstances warrant and permit, addressing impairment through counseling, treatment and rehabilitation of affected residents. Residents are encouraged to voluntarily seek assistance with any substance abuse issues or concerns before it becomes a misconduct and disciplinary issue. All residents must remain in compliance with and follow the University Drug Free Campus Policy and applicable law. The policy is accessible through the web link provided in Exhibit C. Resident must remain at all times physically, mentally and emotionally capable of performing essential duties and/or other duties necessary to the operation of the Residency Program. If Resident needs the assistance of counseling or support services, Resident may utilize College’s Counseling Center and/or mental health and substance abuse services through Resident’s health insurance plan. Resident may be able to access the services of the Ohio Physicians Health Program (“OPHP”). The OPHP is a confidential resource for physicians, residents, medical students, other healthcare professionals, group practices, health systems, hospitals, and family members or colleagues who have concerns about the health and well being of a physician or other healthcare professional. Resident recognizes that as a licensee of the State Medical Board of Ohio, Resident is governed by Ohio Medical Board rules and regulations regarding impairment. Resident recognizes that he or she may be required to self-report, or the institution may be required to report any impairment, to the Ohio State Medical Board. Matters involving diversion of controlled substances and any other violation or possible violation of a criminal statute may also be reported to the appropriate law enforcement or regulatory agency.
