§ 2. Employee assistance program.

Implementation of the program shall include:

(1)

Training of supervisory personnel in documentation and referral procedures based on deteriorating work performance.

(2)

Receiving and identifying the problems of employees who come voluntarily or are referred by supervisory personnel.

(3)

Referring those employees who appear to have a need for outside treatment to the appropriate community service agency.

(4)

Following the progress of referred individuals to ensure that proper assistance is being received.

(5)

Issuing further directives and instructions as may be required consistent with the policies enunciated in this order.

(6)

Educating employees and management to the fact that the social stigma of alcoholism and other drug addiction is without foundation and educating employees to the dangers of alcoholism and other drug addiction.

(7)

Keeping sufficient records to permit the periodic evaluation of the program.

(8)

Meeting regularly with the joint committee to evaluate the operation and effectiveness of the employee assistance program and the effectiveness of available sources of professional help and funds.