Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Procedure

Procedure for a Positive Toxicology result (only on initial admission to a professional program):

• Review the result. 
• Identify the substance. 
• Department Personnel will review/investigate/interview student. 
• Have a discussion with the student about the reason for taking substance - is it a prescription? Are there other circumstances?
• If the student is taking a prescription, how would this prescription medication determine your ability to perform your duties in healthcare? 
• Does this result affect licensing requirements for the student's program?
• Does this result affect contracts with clinical partners?
• Once review is completed, please reach out to Dean of Students and Compliance Officer to discuss findings. 
• Once the initial meeting is completed with department, Dean of Students, and Compliance Officer, the Compliance Officer or Dean of Students will schedule a meeting with the student to discuss process and remediations.
• Dean of Students will send the student a letter and additional remediations. 
• Student must complete the remediations outlined in the letter and report to their department. Department will follow up with additional remediations on future drug screenings. 

For other scenarios outside of initial admission to a professional program, please refer to the Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Policy.