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It makes sense to me on a certain level but I can see how that could lead down a slippery slope. This policy could apply to practically anyone with high risk behavior or activities that compromise a healthy lifestyle.
[the definition of risk and healthy are debatable]
It makes sense to me on a certain level but I can see how that could lead down a slippery slope. This policy could apply to practically anyone with high risk behavior or activities that compromise a healthy lifestyle.
[the definition of risk and healthy are debatable]
Leave the workers with no vices, and you surely will end
up dead on the operating room table
As of Tuesday, applicants who have been offered jobs, will be tested for nicotine use.
Nicotine will be added to the list of banned subtances detectable in urine tests, like marijuana and cocaine.
"We cannot in good conscience simultaneously be a champion for healthy communities and continue to hire people who smoke and use tobacco products," said Franciscan Chief Operating Officer Cliff Robertson, MD.
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Interesting.
I salute their courage, common sense and moxie. Amen.
Yes it is - so what. Discrimination is fine, natural ad necessary. It is bad only when it is along certain, non-relevant characteristics like race, color, creed, sex etc., but you had to know that already.
No, no, no. You clearly don't understand the issue. This is not a second hand smoke issue. This has to do with the fact a person smokes, not where they smoke.
It has to do with being a nicotine user, smokes, chews or otherwise, if there is an otherwise in the case of tobacco.
Good. Next the hospital should get rid of any employees with a BMI above 28.
If health insurance cost keep riising it's only a matter of time before business stop hiring overweight people. I wouldn't be suprised if it's an unwritten policy in many places right now.
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{Especially doctors and nurses.
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