We are there for our employees
West Georgia Health partners with businesses and industries in West Georgia and East Alabama to help them create a drug-free and a safer, more productive workforce. PACE, an employee assistance program, offers companies and their employees confidential assistance to achieve a drug-free workplace through consultation, education and substance abuse screening.
Our PACE package
Model policies and forms that companies can modify for their purposes, including:
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A substance abuse policy
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A letter to employees explaining the program
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A pre-employment consent form for testing
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An active employee certificate of agreement to participate
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Return to work
Other Benefits
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Training for supervisors and employees
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Posters
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Program information for distribution
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Substance abuse screening
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Consultation with managers regarding intervention
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Access to a dedicated 24-hour telephone consultation line
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Assessment of employee problems
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Referrals to appropriate treatment
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Follow-up for employee compliance
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Annual status and progress reports provided to each company.
Benefits for companies implementing the PACE program include:
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Worker’s compensation discounts
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Reduced worker’s compensation claims
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Reduced medical costs
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Improved safety record
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Increased productivity
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Reduced absenteeism
PACE offers a way for companies to help their employees stay healthy and productive, keeping their businesses strong and viable. If you would like to learn more about how PACE can make a difference in your workplace, please call 706-812-2666 or contact us by e-mail at info@wghealth.org.
