VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #U031

Tobacco-related advertising or sponsorship is not permitted on VCOM-managed property, including billboards or signage on campus and at VCOM-sponsored events or

in publications produced by VCOM. 5.6 Alcohol and Drug Free Campus

Drinking alcohol is not permitted on any VCOM campus or on any VCOM leased facility. This includes facilities, grounds, and any student housing. Use of any drugs other than those prescribed to the individual on campus is also not permitted. Students, faculty, and staff who appear intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs on campus may be required to submit to testing. When such testing occurs this will be done through the Associate Dean for Student Affairs (if a student) or through Human Resources (if an employee). VCOM uses a local laboratory for such services. VCOM provides confidential counseling free of charge on each VCOM Campus for students. Students are provided with information at the time of orientation and reminded yearly of the assistance. The Counselors from VCOM also hold many wellness programs for students and remind students of services available to them (health and counseling). VCOM also provides students information on self-screening to identify if a problem exists with alcohol, marijuana, and/or prescription drugs. These are supported by a private foundation and are free of charge: • Alcohol: https://app.screenu.org/screening/d014ad3f-5d98-4924-adf6 0fb596c9f119 • Marijuana: https://app.screenu.org/screening/bb164b41-e2f3-4e93-b777 a2d77c108619 • Prescription Drugs: https://app.screenu.org/screening/f781cfcf-2e57-4fc0-83e4 aa1eb91159d6 VCOM provides resources for employees through employee insurance for both addiction screening and/or treatment. Numbers are listed in the employee handbooks and Human Resources is available for assistance with contacts. Policy U010, VCOM Alcohol and Drug Testing and Abuse Prevention Policy provides more details. 5.7 Free from Impairments that Place Patients at Risk Students who are impaired from mental illness or drug addiction that would place patients they are caring for at risk are not eligible for admission or continued enrollment. Students are involved in the clinical care of patients including early clinical experiences in the OMS 1 and OMS 2 years and predominately in the OMS 3 and OMS 4 years. Any student who has a question regarding their health and meeting technical standards may meet with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. 5.8 Protection from Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence All employees and students have the right to protection from discrimination, harassment, and violence. Specific and separate policies to support each of these protections are present in the employee and student handbooks. Confidential counseling services are

VCOM Campus Safety and Health Policy

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