Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse Policy
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure environment for its employees, residents, patients and visitors. The unlawful or improper presence or use of controlled substances, illicit drugs or alcohol in the workplace presents a danger to everyone. In the interest of promoting health and safety and preventing liability, we have established the following Substance Abuse Policy. Drug and alcohol testing is an integral part of the policy and may be required if there is reasonable concern of drug and/or alcohol abuse.
For the full Substance Abuse Policy, please refer to the Human Resources Policies & Procedures Manual section on Substance Abuse
DHMC supports the New Hampshire Physicians Health Program (NH PHP). NH PHP assists with identification, intervention, referral, and case management of NH physicians who may be at risk for or affected by substance abuse disorders, behavioral/mental health conditions, or other issues impacting their health and well being. NH PHP provides recovery documentation, education, support, and advocacy from evaluation through treatment and recovery.
