Ochsner prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or sale of any illegal drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substances by any student while on Ochsner property or while operating any vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Ochsner. Ochsner prohibits any healthcare worker who is under the Influence of drugs or alcohol or who has any unprescribed controlled substance, alcohol, or illegal drug present in their system from reporting or returning to the Ochsner Health site. In order to provide for patient and student safety, Ochsner will remove a student who has undergone testing and tests equal to or in excess of 0.02% breath alcohol content. Drug and alcohol testing will be performed on all students under the following circumstances: 1. Student Onboarding - Offers of clinical rotation approval are conditional upon a test result indicating the student is free of drugs or alcohol as verified by the school and in compliance with school policies. If a student tests positive for drugs, alcohol, or a controlled substance for which a valid prescription is not provided, he or she is not eligible for placement for one (1) year. 2. On Site Accidents - Any student who sustains a workplace injury shall submit a report in the Designated Reporting System as soon as possible or before the end of their shift and shall not be subject to any retaliatory action for doing so. Incidents of exposure via needle stick, splash, or other infectious material exposure are not subject to the guidelines in this policy. a. Students who have experienced a work-related accident that results in treatment beyond first aid or sustain an injury more than 24 hours prior to report will be asked to submit to a drug and alcohol test in accordance with La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 23:1081 (7)(a). Testing shall be tailored to identify impairment during the incident. Those sustaining injury due to workplace violence will not be asked to submit to testing unless perceived to be the aggressor or when the occurrence is between two learners or employees. Information concerning a prescription drug treatment will be kept confidential and disclosed only if required by a court or governmental agency or to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of all interacting with or at Ochsner. Ochsner has the right, on Reasonable Suspicion or For Cause, to inspect the property and person of any student while on Ochsner property inclusive of but not limited to inspection of packages, purses, lunch boxes, briefcases, lockers, workstations, and desks. All test results shall be maintained by Ochsner on a confidential basis and shall not be released to any third party unless required by a court or governmental agency or expressly authorized by the student. All positive test results shall be reviewed by an MRO who will contact the student directly to discuss those results and clarify any questions regarding the results. If the test is considered negative due to a valid prescription, Ochsner reserves the right to respond as deemed appropriate for perceived impairment. Any student who refuses to submit to the required drug or alcohol testing by the time and date specified by Ochsner, who refuses to sign required documentation, and/or who alters or adulterates a specimen is subject to immediate dismissal. Substance abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Ochsner patients, employees, students, visitors and to the security of equipment and facilities. Ochsner Health is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace and recognizes that substance abuse and addiction are treatable illnesses. Ochsner thus encourages students to utilize services of qualified professionals to assess the seriousness of suspected problems and identify appropriate sources of help for early intervention and support to improve the success of rehabilitation. Professional Conduct Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
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