Drug - Free Workplace Evaluation
Drug - Free Workplace Evaluation Chemical Dependency in the Workplace PSY/425 Drug - Free Workplace Evaluation - St. Louis University Most, if not all, universities have developed a Drug-Free Workplace plan. Many universities have multiple locations, with some locations being in foreign countries, and they must be knowledgeable of the local drug and alcohol regulations. St. Louis University is one of these universities with locations in St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois, and Spain. In 1989 the university developed their Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention policy. Their drug and alcohol abuse prevention policy is very detailed. In this policy they discuss their view on the importance of early recognition and treatment of the abuse of drugs or alcohol in successful rehabilitation. In the St. Louis University employee handbook it clearly states their policies regarding the drug free workplace. St. Louis University is devoted to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace at each of their three campuses. "St. Louis University is committed to maintaining a safe, healthful, and efficient environment which enhances the welfare of our employees, students, patients, and visitors." (St. Louis University, 2002) All of the employees of the university are forbidden to make, distribute, disburse, possess, sell, or use illegal drugs and / or alcohol at their place of employment. If an
Should Gene therapy be allowed to prevent cystic fibrosis?
Should Gene therapy be allowed to prevent cystic fibrosis? "Every week on average five babies are born every week with cystic fibrosis, and 3 sufferers die from it, usually caused by the damage to the lungs"1. CF is a life threatening disease that cannot be cured with the current treatments. The treatments include exercise, dietary programs, inhalation of antibiotics; breathing control techniques and daily physiotherapy. The initial cause of cystic fibrosis has been agreed by many sources such as www.cftrust.org.uk to be the single faulty gene that controls the movement of salt in the body resulting in the growth of internal organ's becoming clogged with thick sticky mucus. Problem: Although the methods mentioned above increase life span, they only target specific symptoms, rather than curing the defect itself, on the other hand, gene therapy is undergoing research, in both clinical and laboratory to see if it is safe and effective. "Only 33% of clinical trials have been focussed on 'single gene' diseases, and one of them is the common cystic fibrosis."15 The other 67% is clinical trials of gene therapy in humans have been cancer treatments. So treating gene therapy with cystic fibrosis is something which will have to be taken into consideration, but the technique gene therapy is always going under thorough research. Here are few reasons why gene therapy will not be
Why are mental health nurses still continuing to make drug errors?
Why are mental health nurses still continuing to make drug errors? INTRODUCTION Administration of medicines is a key element of nursing care. Every day some 7000 doses of medication are administered in a typical NHS hospital (Audit commission 2002a). Drug administration forms a major part of the clinical nurse's role. Medicines are prescribed by the psychiatrists and dispensed by the pharmacist but responsibility for correct administration rests with the registered mental health nurse (O'Shea 1999). Each registered nurse is accountable for his/her practice. This practice includes preparing, checking and administering medications, updating knowledge of medications, monitoring the effectiveness of treatment, reporting adverse drug reactions and teaching patients about the drugs that they receive (O'Shea 1999). The patient is expected to receive the correct medication at each drug round but several studies have shown that this is not always the case (Ferner 1995). Medication errors do occur and are a persistent problem associated with nursing practice (O'Shea 1999). The aim of this paper is to answer the question: Why are mental health nurses still continuing to make drug errors? In order to answer this question this paper shall examine the guidelines that nurses must adhere to when administering drugs, shall provide a definition for 'drug errors', to evaluate why drug
Judith Beck 1995, "Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond" book review
Beck, Judith S 1995, Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond, 1st edition, The Guilford Press, New York. The author Judith Beck is an American psychologist who is known for her work in cognitive therapy. Her father is Aaron T. Beck, M.D., who is the founder of cognitive therapy. She has worked closely with him developing the therapy for use in clinical treatment. Judith Beck has written this book in a clear, step by step style, for a novice or experienced therapist who wants to learn and practice Cognitive Therapy. She explains the methods of the cognitive therapy originated by Aaron T. Beck and has added her own perception on how to become a skilful cognitive therapist. The book focuses on explaining the main cognitive conceptualisations and techniques used in cognitive therapy. The conceptualisation provides a framework for the therapist to gain an understanding of the patient, diagnose the patient, and plan treatment within sessions and throughout the course of the therapy. Within the sessions the progress of the patient is continually monitored and the primary focus is on helping the patient to solve or cope with the problems that they have, and achieve goals which they have deemed important during the process. The book demonstrates the way in which a therapist would achieve this understanding of the patient using a range of techniques. The therapy is based on the
Drug Testing in the Workplace.
Drug Testing in the Workplace The first thought that comes to mind when one think of drug testing is the illegal use of substances to enhance performance in athletes, such as the case of Ben Johnson during the 1988 Seoul Olympics. However, drug testing is not only used to check if athletes are using drugs to enhance their performance but also, drug testing is used to determine impaired workers in the workplace. The controversial issue on whether drug testing should occur in the work place is one that started in the eighties and has yet to be completely resolved. For instance in 1986 President Ronald Reagan issued an order to direct all federal agencies to introduce programs to achieve a drug free workplace throughout the US federal government (Canadian Bar 7). Two years later President George Bush announced a National Drug Control Strategy to defeat the so-called "war on drugs", which included targeting illegal drug use among all workers (Heller & Robinson 51). Canada on the other hand is vulnerable to proposals made by their neighbours to the south due to the fact that American parent companies make up a significant factor of the economy. Nonetheless, drug testing in Canada became apparent in industries such as, Transport Canada and the Canadian Forces. Although drug testing has crept its way in to the work place it does not necessarily make it justifiable or morally
Drug Abuse In Contemporary Society.
Drug Abuse In Contemporary Society By: Aisling Bevins, Caitriona Lydon, Eimear Nolan, Fiona O'Donoghue & Catriona O'Neill. Subject: Applied Social Studies Year: 2 Class: X Lecturer: Gerard Spillane In the following assignment we will be looking at drug addiction and substance abuse among society. Firstly we shall define terms such as 'drugs', 'substance abuse' and 'dependence'. We will then look at the sociological perspective of drug abuse and its seven sociological stages; how age and peer pressure can result in this type of abuse, and the four stages linked with peer pressure; the main drugs being abused along with the physical and emotional effects on the abuser; the effect on the abusers family; and finally the range of services available for substance abusers and addicts. The term 'drug' can be used to refer to any substance (other than food) that chemically alters the functioning of an organism. Since ancient times people have used drugs to stimulate or relax, to bring on sleep or prevent it, to enhance ordinary perceptions, or to produce hallucinations. Substance abuse is a pattern of use that displays many adverse results from continual use of a substance. The characteristics of abuse are a failure to carry out obligations at home or work, continual use under circumstances that present a hazard (such as driving a car) and legal problems such as arrests
Drug Abuse in the Workplace
Drug Abuse in the Workplace Bradley Jordan 425 Chemical Dependency in the Workplace August 1, 2010 Dawn Weldon Drug Abuse in the Workplace Drug abuse in the workplace exists within companies all over the world. The concern of each company is the safety of all employees, shareholders, insurer's, suppliers and clients. Some illicit drugs that individual tend to abuse are ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and prescription drugs. If the war against drugs is not resolved in the workplace, then the economy of this country will fall. The National Survey statistics show that 75% of the people employed are drug users. The percentage number can be calculated into 12.3 million people. It is in the company best interest to provide a drug-free workplace and bring awareness. This particular approach will keep the company competitive globally. In the construction environment, the OSHA act is a legal policy that must be followed by all construction companies. The act ensures a legal safety procedure for all construction employees. For example, OSHA states that for every 25 workers, a safety coordinator must be assign. Safety harness must be worn if an employee is elevated six-feet high. Seatbelt and headlights must be worn when operating a mobile vehicle. The construction industry is the most dangerous job in America. This particular industry has more fatality than any other
Drug Testing in the Workplace
Drug Testing in the Workplace Throughout her experiences as a low-wage earner in the book Nickel and Dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich attempts to provide a social commentary on the many hardships faced as a result of being underemployed. Among these she includes problems she confronted in regards to the availability and costs of housing, food, and clothing, as well as the unavailability of jobs that pay enough to provide for all of her living expenses. She attempts to place herself in the position of someone who can hardly make ends meet in order to get a real feel for what it's like to be broke. One problem she runs into during the course of her observation, and the subsequent overcoming of this obstacle, does not fit into an accurate application of her experiment. Before being hired, Ehrenreich must submit to a drug test. She knows that she will test positive, and decides to purchase a detoxification product that will clean out her system. This alternative to failing the drug test would not be viable if Ehrenreich were actually living as if she was poor. Whatever the case may be, the drug testing that Ehrenreich submitted to has become exceedingly popular in the private sector, and has slowly started to infiltrate the public business realm as well. Drug testing is not a new development, but its intrusion in the workplace has become much greater since the years that testing was
Pichinski the Drug Buster
Pichinski the Drug Buster It was just a normal day for the senior police officer DCI Mick Pichinski who is the chief officer of a busy CID office in London's Docklands. DCI Mickey Pichinski a very experienced police officer, being ex- Vice squad has seen most of the gruesome sights a copper can see. He will not take any rubbish from offices under him, but is not slow in showing praise when it's due. He is tough and keeps a close eye on his CID colleagues. He is a very quick thinker and can see through people easily, villains and colleagues alike. He is a very ambitious police officer always looking for his next promotion and dedicated to his job a little too much, and when he has his teeth into an investigation he will not let go easily until the jobs done. Mick has been in the force for ten years and joined on the Accelerated Promotion Scheme for graduates, now 32 years of age and married with two children. He is known has Chinski by fellow offices. He has bushy eye brows and about six foot tall and always dresses smart in a suit. His dad was a Detective Inspector in the force and was killed by a crime lord who was a well known drugs importer into the UK through the Docks at Dockland and Mick has been after him for years for the murder of his farther. There is other things to do because of a drugs war that is firing-up in the area for the supply of drugs into the UK,
How drug misuse affects communities
The Self in its Social Context Introduction As part of the Self in its Social Context module we were asked to do an assignment on a topic of our interest. As I have an interest in the effects of drug misuse on individuals, and my work placement was in a drug service I chose do base my assignment around those particular issues. In my assignment I am going to look how drug misuse affects communities. And what is being, and can be done in order to combat this problem that is affecting communities all over Britain today. Firstly I will look at the term drug misuse, and also how different people perceive the term communities. The term drug refers to psycho-active drugs including illicit drugs and non-prescribed pharmaceutical preparations. The term misuse refers to illegal or illicit drug taking or alcohol consumption that leads a person to experience social, psychological, physical or legal problems related to intoxication or regular excessive consumption and/or dependence. Drug misuse is therefore drug taking that causes harm to the individual, their significant others or the wider community. Communities within community Etzioni's (1995) plea for the restoration of civic virtues sees communities as social webs of people who know one another as persons and have a moral voice. The communication agenda assumes shared moral norms and a single public interest, which is
