Common use of Last Chance Agreements Clause in Contracts

Last Chance Agreements. It is the employee’s responsibility to seek assistance before drug or alcohol problems lead to on- the-job safety or misconduct incidents, or a violation of this policy. If an employee uses alcohol or drugs in connection with work, or otherwise violates this policy, thus endangering patients, employee or others, the employee will not be entitled afterwards to enter a treatment program and thereby avoid discipline or penalty. However, without waiving its right to terminate for any of the foregoing violations, the Hospital, at its sole discretion, may offer a Last Chance Agreement in lieu of termination to any employee who tests positive for drugs or alcohol in violation of this policy. The Hospital will consider such factors as type of work performed, work performance, history with the Hospital, attendance, safety record and any other relevant factors to make such determination. A Last Chance Agreement (LCA) will contain standards set forth by the Hospital to the individual that are appropriate for the specific situation. It may address such issues as: • Assessment by a certified treatment or counseling professional. • Release of medical information and treatment information to the Hospital. • Notice of follow-up testing. • Other employer standards such as ongoing work performance and attendance. • Consequences of any violation of the LCA. • Other items as appropriate. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be deemed a part of and incorporate into the terms and provisions of the current Agreement in effect between the parties dated this 1st day of February, 2017.

Last Chance Agreements. It is the employee’s responsibility to seek assistance before drug or alcohol problems lead to on- the-job safety or misconduct incidents, or a violation of this policy. If an employee uses alcohol or drugs in connection with work, or otherwise violates this policy, thus endangering patients, employee or others, the employee will not be entitled afterwards to enter a treatment program and thereby avoid discipline or penalty. However, without waiving its right to terminate for any of the foregoing violations, the Hospital, at its sole discretion, may offer a Last Chance Agreement in lieu of termination to any employee who tests positive for drugs or alcohol in violation of this policy. The Hospital will consider such factors as type of work performed, work performance, history with the Hospital, attendance, safety record and any other relevant factors to make such determination. A Last Chance Agreement (LCA) will contain standards set forth by the Hospital to the individual that are appropriate for the specific situation. It may address such issues as: • Assessment by a certified treatment or counseling professional. • Release of medical information and treatment information to the Hospital. • Notice of follow-up testing. • Other employer standards such as ongoing work performance and attendance. • Consequences of any violation of the LCA. • Other items as appropriate. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be deemed a part of and incorporate into the terms and provisions of the current Agreement in effect between the parties dated this 1st day of February, 2017.incorporate

Last Chance Agreements. It is the employee’s responsibility to seek assistance before drug or alcohol problems lead to on- on-the-job safety or misconduct incidents, or a violation of this policy. If an employee uses alcohol or drugs in connection with work, or otherwise violates this policy, thus endangering patients, employee or others, the employee will not be entitled afterwards to enter a treatment program and thereby avoid discipline or penalty. However, without waiving its right to terminate for any of the foregoing violations, the Hospital, at its sole discretion, may offer a Last Chance Agreement in lieu of termination to any employee who tests positive for drugs or alcohol in violation of this policy. The Hospital will consider such factors as type of work performed, work performance, history with the Hospital, attendance, safety record and any other relevant factors to make such determination. A Last Chance Agreement (LCA) will contain standards set forth by the Hospital to the individual that are appropriate for the specific situation. It may address such issues as: • Assessment by a certified treatment or counseling professional. • Release of medical information and treatment information to the Hospital. • Notice of follow-up testing. • Other employer standards such as ongoing work performance and attendance. • Consequences of any violation of the LCA. • Other items as appropriate. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be deemed a part of and incorporate into the terms and provisions of the current Agreement in effect between the parties dated this 1st day of February, 2017.