A. All employees must be free from the abuse of prescription medications or being in any manner under
the influence of a chemical that impairs their ability to provide services or care.
B. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited while directly responsible for persons receiving services, or on
our property (owned or leased), or in our vehicles, machinery, or equipment (owned or leased), and will
result in corrective action up to and including termination.
C. Being under the influence of a controlled substance identified under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152, or
alcohol, or illegal drugs in any manner that impairs or could impair an employee’s ability to provide care or
services to persons receiving services is prohibited and will result in corrective action up to and including
termination.
D. The use, sale, manufacture, distribution, or possession of illegal drugs while providing care or to persons
receiving services, or on our property (owned or leased), or in our vehicles, machinery, or equipment
(owned or leased), will result in corrective action up to and including termination.
E. Any employee convicted of criminal drug use or activity must notify the Rashad Gabose or Office
Manager no later than five (5) days after the conviction.
F. Criminal conviction for the sale of narcotics, illegal drugs or controlled substances will result in corrective
action up to and including termination.
G. The program’s director or office staff person will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency when
we have reasonable suspicion to believe that an employee may have illegal drugs in his/her possession
while on duty during work hours. Where appropriate, we will
also notify licensing boards.