Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The policy for physician impairment and substance abuse education is outlined in the Resident Physician Manual. Another policy that must be complied with is the MAHEC Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy which can be found in the Resident Physician Manual.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The University of Florida is a Drug Free Workplace. Violations can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Residents may be required to undergo and pass Drug Toxicology screening at University of Florida. In addition, random drug testing maybe required during training at the University of Florida. A violation may also be reason for evaluation and treatment of a drug and/or alcohol disorder or referral for prosecution. In addition to any disciplinary action, residents identified as such will be referred to the Professionals Resource Network (PRN). The Florida Medical Practice Act (F.S. 458) rule calls for all licensed practitioners to report to the appropriate authority any reasonable suspicion that a practitioner is impaired to practice. The legislation provides for therapeutic intervention through the Professionals Resource Network (PRN). This organization works closely with the State Board of Medicine and is recognized as the primary method of dealing with physician impairment in the state. Faculty, staff, peers, family or other individuals who suspect that a resident is suffering from a psychological or substance abuse problem are obliged to report such problems. Reporting can be directly to the PRN or to the program director, Chairman, or Associate Xxxx for Graduate Medical Education. Residents suspected of impairment will be relieved of all patient care responsibilities. Early involvement of the PRN is essential. All referrals are confidential. If the PRN feels intervention is necessary, they handle the situation and provide for treatment and follow- up. Residents can only return to clinical duties with the approval of the PRN. Re-entry into the Program is not automatic. The PRN maintains contact with the program directors about residents in the program of recovery. The University makes available an Employee Assistance Program to its residents. The University also provides an educational program for residents regarding physician impairment, including substance abuse.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The policy for MAHEC Drug – and Alcohol – Free Workplace and physician impairment and substance abuse education is outlined in the Manual for Residents and Fellows.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The Institute Impaired Resident/Fellow policy (GME-10) governs resident physician impairment, including impairment related to substance abuse.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The Hospital agrees to provide the Trainee with information regarding physician impairment, including substance abuse, and shall inform the Trainee of Hospital policies for handling physician impairment, including impairment related to substance abuse.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The Hospital’s Patient Care Assessment Program and the Policy on Substance Abuse and Physician Impairment govern issues pertaining to physician impairment, including that due to substance abuse. Additionally, the Massachusetts Medical Society offers confidentiality counseling and support through its Physician Health Services Division.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The Commission shall provide the House Officer with an educational program regarding physician impairment, including substance abuse. House Officer impairment from drug or alcohol abuse will be referred to the Physician Health Service of the Massachusetts Medical Society for confidential assessment. If treatment is indicated, the house officer will enter into a contractual treatment plan with periodic notification to the applicable Department Chief. Prior to returning to active duty, a physician who receives treatment for impairment from drug or alcohol abuse will be required to undergo a Fitness for Duty examination, as outlined in the CIR Agreement (Article XXVII).
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. The Trainee shall abide by the Policy on Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse as referenced in the House Staff Manual.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. Trainee shall comply with MHS’ Human Resources Policy governing Drug and Alcohol Abuse and the Disruptive and Impaired Physician policies, all as such policies may be, from time to time, amended and revised in MHS’s sole discretion.
Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse. All persons enrolled in UNM Graduate Medical Education programs are responsible for ensuring that patient safety is maintained at all times. UNM and its affiliated hospitals are drug free and alcohol free campuses. This Physician Impairment Article is adopted pursuant to UNM Graduate Medical Education's obligation to maintain a high standard of patient care and safety. "Impairment," "impaired," "impair," and any and all forms of the word as used in this Article includes but is not limited to: alcohol, drug, or chemical dependency, use, or abuse - whether such substance is prescribed for a medically recognized physical or mental condition - that impairs the HSO's ability to competently and safely perform, even to the slightest degree, his or her duties within the commonly accepted practice standards; and any other condition that impairs the HSO’s ability to competently and safely perform, even to the slightest degree, his or her duties within the commonly practice standards. In the event an HSO becomes impaired during the training program, the HSO may exhaust any and all accrued annual, sick, and available catastrophic leave to voluntarily seek and participate in a treatment program directly related to such impairment. No HSO will be disciplined or terminated for self-disclosing and seeking such voluntary treatment. HSOs are strongly encouraged to self-disclose impairments to their Program Directors and/or the Office of Graduate Medical Education. HSOs, who self-disclose impairments may, at the discretion of the Program Director and/or the Office of Graduate Medical Education, be referred to the New Mexico Monitored Treatment Program ("MTP") for evaluation and development of an appropriate treatment plan. Based on recommendations of the MTP, HSOs participating in MTP-designed treatment plans may have their work schedules and training schedules modified depending on the circumstances, the needs of the University to maintain patient care and safety, and whether such modifications present an undue hardship to the University, among other factors to be considered. Failure for an HSO to comply with MTP recommendations, a recurrence of impairment, or failure or refusal to cooperate with the University's investigation and disposition of suspected impairment (whether or not the non- compliant or non-cooperative HSO is the subject of the investigation) may constitute a violation of this Article. Investigation and disposition of an HSO suspected of impairment are outl...
