Lima Memorial Implements Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice

Lima Memorial Implements Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice

As part of Lima Memorial's efforts to foster a healthy workplace and community, Lima Memorial began hiring only tobacco-free employees January 1, 2011. St. Rita's also implemented a similar policy at the same time.  <br /><br />Under the new hiring practice, applicants to either hospital will be asked to confirm their tobacco use status on their employment application. Lima Memorial will test all applicants for tobacco use as part of the regular, pre-employment drug screening process.  <br /><br />LMHS applicants who declare tobacco use, as well as those who do not pass the screening, may reapply for a position after 90 days. The tobacco-free hiring practice is aligned with Lima Memorial's ongoing efforts to support good health among Associates. <br /><br />The hiring practice does not impact current Associates, however the Living Well Wellness Program will be offering smoking cessation support for Associates as well as incentives to encourage participation in wellness activities.<br />