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 a prescribed period of hospitalization or institutionalization, and 2) the employee, during or following the above care, must participate in a planned 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. Alcoholism and drug addiction will be recognized as an illness.
Chemical Dependency a. Alcoholism
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. Employees who are diagnosed by a licensed physician as being dependent upon chemicals (including drugs or abuse of alcohol) shall receive the same consideration and opportunity for treatment that other employees with illnesses receive. Employees with the illness of chemical dependency shall qualify for the benefits under the present hospitalization program available through the group insurance plan. For the purpose of this provision, chemical dependency shall be defined as an illness in which an employee’s consumption of mood-altering chemicals interferes with his/her job performance and adversely affects his/her health. A chemically dependent employee shall not have his/her job security or promotional opportunities affected by the diagnosis itself or by the employee’s request for treatment except as outlined by law (example - school bus drivers while in treatment). Employees are encouraged to voluntarily seek assistance; however, if the chemical dependency interferes with his/her job performance or adversely affects health, a referral for diagnosis by a licensed physician may be requested by the Superintendent/Designee, following reasonable efforts for a prompt consultation with the OAPSE representative. If an employee refuses to accept diagnosis and treatment, within four (4) weeks following confirmation of the diagnosis, or fails to respond to such treatment, and the results of such refusal or failure is such that his/her job performance continues to be affected, then that employee’s illness will be handled in the same manner that a similar refusal or treatment failure would be handled for any other illness. However, in such instances, an employee whose chemical dependency interferes with his/her job performance may, in appropriate circumstances, be subject to a suspension without pay. Prior to the imposition of any such suspension, a hearing before the Superintendent or his/her designee will be afforded the employee. The employee may be accompanied to such hearing by a representative of his/her choice. The implementation of this article shall not require or result in any special regulations, privileges, or exemptions from the usual evaluative practice applicable to job performance. The confidential nature of any medical information of employees with chemical dependency shall be preserved, guarded and sealed at the completion of treatment. No employee shall unlawfully possess, use or distribute illicit drugs or alcohol on school premises or at any place...
Chemical Dependency. Psychiatric nursing staff will coordinate with DCSD staff to connect juveniles who need AODA services with the DCSD AODA program. That program provides linkages to ongoing community-based services. The psychiatric nurse will design individual treatment programs and refer juveniles to related services upon release.
