Chemical Dependency. Alcoholism and drug addiction shall be recognized as an illness. However, sick leave pay for treatment of such illness shall be contingent upon two conditions: 1) the employee must undergo an evaluation by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or substance abuse professional, and 2) the employee, during or following the above care, must participate in a prescribed program of treatment and rehabilitation approved by the Employer in consultation with the Employer's health care provider.
Chemical Dependency. The HMO must comply with 28 T.A.C. §3.8001 et seq., regarding utilization review for Chemical Dependency Treatment. Chemical Dependency Treatment must conform to the standards set forth in 28 T.A.C. Part 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter HH.
Chemical Dependency. The MCO must comply with 28 T.A.C. §3.8001 et seq., regarding utilization review for Chemical Dependency Treatment. Chemical Dependency Treatment must comply with the standards set forth in 28 T.A.C. Part 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter HH.
Chemical Dependency. The pathological use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs in a manner, or to a degree, that produces an impairment in personal, social or occupational functioning and which may, but need not, include a pattern of tolerance and withdrawal.
Chemical Dependency a. Alcoholism
Chemical Dependency. Alcoholism and drug addiction will be recognized as an illness.
Chemical Dependency. Alcoholism and drug addiction shall be recognized as an illness. Sick leave pay for treatment of such illness shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act or for days while participating in a planned program of treatment and rehabilitation requiring absence from work. Additionally, employees who are required to complete a program prior to returning to work shall be eligible for the use of sick leave. The employee shall submit documentation of participation in order to qualify for sick leave usage.
Chemical Dependency. Chemical dependency is recognized as a treatable health problem. A teacher who is so diagnosed by a physician shall receive the same consideration and opportunity for treatment that is extended to teachers with other types of health problems. The Board's responsibility for chemical dependency is limited to its effect on the teacher’s job performance. For purposes of this provision, chemical dependency is defined as a health problem in which a teacher's use of mood-altering chemicals repeatedly interferes with job performance and adversely affects health. A teacher with chemical dependency will not have job security or promotional opportunity affected either by the diagnosis itself or by the teacher's request for treatment. If the teacher refuses to accept diagnosis and treatment by an attending physician, or fails to cooperate with treatment and the result of such refusal or failure is such that job performance continues to be affected, the teacher's status as an employee will be handled in the same way that similar refusal or treatment failure would be handled for any other health problem. Implementation of this provision will not require or result in any special regulations, privileges, or exemptions from the standard administrative practice applicable to job performance requirements. The confidential nature of the medical records of a teacher with chemical dependency shall be preserved.
Chemical Dependency. Alcoholism and drug addiction will be recognized as illness for purposes of use of sick leave for treatment and rehabilitation.
Chemical Dependency. Section 1. HHS and the Union recognize chemical dependency is an illness and are committed to a belief that early recognition and intervention of chemical abuse and dependency are in the best personal and professional interest of the staff member whose licensure is covered by the Health Professional Services Program (HPSP) as well as in the best interests of HHS and the public.
