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2.2.1        Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program Policy

ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE PREVENTION PROGRAM POLICY

Effective Date:

May 8, 2017, June 1, 2021

Policy Number:

II – 2.2.1

Supersedes:

Not Applicable.

Issuing Authority:

President

Responsible Officer:

Vice President for Student Affairs

Applicability:

All members of the Canisius College community.

History:


 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to adopt and implement a program to provide a living and learning environment that is free from illegal use of drugs and marijuana and the abuse of alcohol and to educate the college community about the health risks and legal penalties associated with their use

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As prescribed in section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act, a student who, during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving any Federal grant, loan, or work assistance, is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law involving the possession or sale of a controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive any additional grant, loan, or work assistance from the date of that conviction for the period of time specified in the following table:



Sale of Illegal Drugs

Possession of Illegal Drugs

1st offense

1 year from date of conviction

2 years from date of conviction

2nd offense

2 years from date of conviction

Indefinite period

3+ offenses

Indefinite period

Indefinite period

(If the student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be ineligible for the longer period.)

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It is the policy of the Student Health Center to evaluate and treat individuals who experience an incident on campus , report such that has resulted in injury or illness who seek care in Student Health, ensure proper reporting of incidents to campus officials, and to protect the health and safety of all campus members and visitors by timely notifying campus officials of hazards in accordance with the procedures set forth in this policy.

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Employees who experience an incident on campus, either on or off duty, who come to the Student Health Center will be given first aid.  If the injury requires more than first aid, the employee will be referred to Sisters of Charity Hospital Emergency Room, HealthWorks, WNY, an urgent care center or the employee’s or student worker's private physician.  If the injury/injuries is life or limb threatening, an ambulance should will be called to for transport the employee to the Sisters of Charity Hospital Emergency Room for evaluation and treatment.

Student Health nursing staff will advise the employee or student worker, in writing on the discharge ticket, to report the incident to Human Resources immediately.

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The director of student health will notify Human Resources the name of the injured employee or student worker only.

Students Who Report a Work-Related Incident from an Outside Employer

Students who report a work-related incident that occurred at an off campus place of employment will be given first aid.  If the injury requires more than first aid, the student will be referred to Sisters of Charity Hospital or MASH Urgent CareEmergency Room or the closest urgent care center. If the incident resulted in a life or limb threatening emergency, an ambulance will be called to transport the student to Sisters of Charity Hospital Emergency Room.

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Students and visitors who report non work related incidents, who seek care in Student Health, will be treated according to department policy and advised to report the incident to Public Safety immediately

Students and visitors who report incidents but are not seeking treatment in Student Health will be advised by the nurse in writing on the discharge ticket, Student Health to report the incident to Public Safety immediately.

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Any member of the Student Health Center who experiences an incident on campus must report the incident to the director or assistant director of student health immediately.  The Employee Incident Report Form will be completed and sent to Human Resources.  The Student Health Center employee will be treated as noted above under work related incidents. The director of student health will notify Human Resources of the name of department employee.

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Workplace Accidents and Safety Policy

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