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step one of finding a policy
what is gearhead
What does this P&P communicate to staff
What is "appropriate and inappropriate behaviors associated with values that demonstrate caring, compassion, and professionalism with patients and other staff."
Staff will treat others with "RESPECT" Who does others include
What is patients, fellow staff, and visitors, regardless of behavior, position, discipline, area of service, or purpose of visit
What personnel information is inappropriate to share with patients
What is telephone numbers, addresses, off-time party plans, sexual orientation, family/health information, religious/ political view, etc.
What does this policy help staff with
What is Attendance and Types of Leaves
step two of finding a policy
what is click on dropdown "Hospital Assistance"
What are the consequences of staff who violate guidelines for employment-patient interactions
What is "subject to disciplinary action which may include additional training or disciplinary action"
What does our Effective Communication convey
What is Compassion, empathy, and caring
When a staff member has a patient that they are related to and/ or have a pre-existing relationship with, they should do what two things
What is: Staff should report any pre-existing relationships to their supervisor. and Staff must follow the LD-4.2 Visitor’s Policy related to visiting those with whom they have relationships
Habitual or flagrant use of unauthorized leave and excessive unscheduled absences may lead to progressive disciplinary action. What is defined as excessive
What is three separate occurrences in 90 days
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what is AAC and OSH
What are five behavioral expectations listed in this policy for ALL staff members
What is: treat others with respect, provide excellent service while maintaining professional interactions, will use Effective Communication, maintain Therapeutic Interactions, show acceptance, practice teamwork, acknowledge importance of Safety, and be expected to adhere to the standards of their licensing body
What does Therapeutic Interactions promote
What is appropriate physical, emotional, and spiritual relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
When would it be okay to allow a patient to help wipe of tables
What is: if it is therapeutic and the patient asks to help
What form must be completed for all types of leave
What is PAY-0.1 Application for Leave.
two ways to search for specific policies
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"category" and "keywords"
What are six unacceptable behaviors that staff WILL NOT DO
What is: Extend favoritism to individual patients, Speak to others in a demeaning manner, Share inappropriate personal information with patients, Talk about drugs and/or alcohol use in a light-hearted, casual or positive manner, have a romantic-sexual involvement with patients, stereotype/label other by diagnosis, culture, race, sec, sexual orientation, disability, criminal history , position or title, Intentionally exhibit negative body language when communication with others
How does staff show acceptance of patients
what is approach them as people first, regardless of physical, mental, or spiritual condition
When would it be okay to leave work for oncoming shifts
What is "if unit gets very busy and/or hectic not allowing time for things to get done" " Not an every shift thing"
If an employee does not report to work when scheduled and does not communicate with their Supervisor that they will be absent, the employee is not paid for that day. “any unauthorized absence from work for a period of five consecutive working days for which the employee does not provide a satisfactory explanation” may be deemed what?
what is: job abandonment and a presumed resignation. Related to KDADS policy 10.3-No Call/No Show
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What is EM-1b "Emergency Management Plan"
Behaviors staff will not do
What is: ignore patients or co-workers, Eat food in front of patients, Ask or suggest patients run errands or do staff work, Engage in sexual innuendos, banter or suggestive remarks, share or view sexually explicit materials, Intentionally or unnecessarily leave patient requests and/or work for oncoming shift or other staff, reprimand one another or patients in front of others, Engage in negative verbal exchanges while on the job, Engage in argumentative exchanges with patients or staff, Force PRN IM medications on patients unnecessarily
Per this P&P, how will staff practice Teamwork
What is through mutual cooperation, support, respect, and sharing of common goals recognizing and trusting the value of all team members
What are some examples of "requiring patients to exhibit behaviors beyond their physical and mental capabilities" in this policy
What is: having unrealistic expectations - such as making a patient stay in group when they are agitated or upset or are having other difficulties with their symptoms- or setting arbitrary limits, saying "no" or telling patients what to do based on staff convenience or whim.
What does Tardy mean per this policy
What is : defined as not being at the employee’s duty station, ready to work at the beginning of their assigned shift