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.
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Samples: Letter of Offer, Letter of Offer, Letter of Offer
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 will be required to undergo and pass Drug Toxicology screening within their first year of training 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.
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Samples: Letter of Offer, Letter of Offer, Letter of Offer
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 will be required to undergo and pass Drug Toxicology screening within their first year of training 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 a Employee Assistance Program to its residents. The University also provides an educational program for residents regarding physician impairment, including substance abuse.
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Samples: Letter of Offer
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 will be required to undergo and pass Drug Toxicology screening within their first year of training 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 a Resident Assistance Program to its residents. The University also provides an educational program for residents regarding physician impairment, including substance abuse.
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Samples: Letter of Offer