Kern Medical New Associate Orientation Guide

Prescription Drugs

• Using prescription medication is not a violation.

o Using someone else’s prescription is a violation.

• It is your responsibility to notify your supervisor of medication you are taking, or start taking, that may interfere with the operation of hospital equipment.

o Tell your supervisor before you begin work.

o The same rules apply for over the counter medication.

If you think you have a problem, or are developing an alcohol or substance abuse problem, you can activate the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by calling (844)416-6386 – there is no need for supervisor or HR approval.

Tobacco Free Environment

Kern Medical is proud to promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. The use of tobacco, in any form (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe smoking and e-cigarettes), is not permitted on the campus or any other buildings owned or leased by Kern Medical (including grounds, parking lots, parking structures, and hospital owned vehicles) by any persons (employees, medical staff, volunteers, patients, visitors, vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, etc.).

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