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What is the minimum frequency required for an employee to complete a Tuberculosis test?
What is the minimum frequency required for an employee to complete a Tuberculosis test?
Which of the following is NOT required to be completed within three days of hire?
Which of the following is NOT required to be completed within three days of hire?
What is the minimum requirement for employee medical release forms?
What is the minimum requirement for employee medical release forms?
Which of the following is NOT a competency requirement for employees before performing assigned tasks?
Which of the following is NOT a competency requirement for employees before performing assigned tasks?
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What is the name of the state agency that licenses Mom's Healing Hands?
What is the name of the state agency that licenses Mom's Healing Hands?
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What must an employee provide to return to work after being relieved due to a medical condition?
What must an employee provide to return to work after being relieved due to a medical condition?
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What types of information are included in an employee's personnel file?
What types of information are included in an employee's personnel file?
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What should an employee do to view their personnel file?
What should an employee do to view their personnel file?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining complete personnel files?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for maintaining complete personnel files?
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Under which circumstances must medical records be maintained separately from personnel files?
Under which circumstances must medical records be maintained separately from personnel files?
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What is required of employees regarding overtime when they are requested to work less than 24 hours' notice?
What is required of employees regarding overtime when they are requested to work less than 24 hours' notice?
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What must employees do if they are unable to work overtime as needed?
What must employees do if they are unable to work overtime as needed?
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What type of training must employees complete to maintain compliance with regulatory standards?
What type of training must employees complete to maintain compliance with regulatory standards?
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What happens if an employee misses a mandatory meeting without medical approval?
What happens if an employee misses a mandatory meeting without medical approval?
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What is required of new employees during their orientation period?
What is required of new employees during their orientation period?
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What is expected of employees who observe another employee misusing property of Mom's Healing Hands?
What is expected of employees who observe another employee misusing property of Mom's Healing Hands?
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What constitutes grounds for immediate termination of an employee at Mom's Healing Hands?
What constitutes grounds for immediate termination of an employee at Mom's Healing Hands?
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What may happen to an employee if their criminal history report suggests they are inappropriate to work with vulnerable adults?
What may happen to an employee if their criminal history report suggests they are inappropriate to work with vulnerable adults?
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What is required before an employee can remove property from the employer's premises?
What is required before an employee can remove property from the employer's premises?
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Which of the following actions could result in termination due to a lack of good moral character?
Which of the following actions could result in termination due to a lack of good moral character?
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Flashcards
Proof of Staff Requirements
Proof of Staff Requirements
Documents like insurance and driver's license needed for employment.
Personnel File Contents
Personnel File Contents
Documents stored for each employee including hiring records, evaluations, and training.
Medical Examination After Symptoms
Medical Examination After Symptoms
Employees showing hazardous symptoms must provide a recovery certificate before returning to work.
Accommodation Notification
Accommodation Notification
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Employee Access to Personnel File
Employee Access to Personnel File
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Overtime Requirement
Overtime Requirement
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Mandatory Training
Mandatory Training
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In-Service Training
In-Service Training
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Orientation Training
Orientation Training
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Attendance at Meetings
Attendance at Meetings
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Employee Property Policy
Employee Property Policy
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Confidentiality Obligation
Confidentiality Obligation
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Criminal History Check
Criminal History Check
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Termination for Dishonesty
Termination for Dishonesty
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Good Moral Character
Good Moral Character
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Reporting Requirements
Reporting Requirements
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First Aid
First Aid
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Safety and Fire Prevention
Safety and Fire Prevention
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Employee Medical Release Form
Employee Medical Release Form
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Study Notes
Personnel Policies
- Purpose: Mom's Healing Hands provides a home-like setting for semi-independent living consumers, maximizing their social and psychological growth.
- At-Will Employment Status: The employment relationship is "at-will," meaning either party can terminate it with or without cause and notice.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: The company follows an equal employment opportunity policy, prohibiting discrimination based on various factors.
- Management Rights: Mom's Healing Hands has the authority to hire, terminate, suspend, and discipline employees, determine work hours, assign tasks, transfer employees, or lay off employees as deemed necessary. Also, management rights include setting classifications, duties, responsibilities, specific services, methods, or processes.
- Dress Code: Employees must wear scrubs. Scrub hats are optional, but other non-professional hats are prohibited. Clothing must be clean and appropriate. Footwear must be job appropriate and safety-related (e.g., steel-toed boots, gym shoes).
- Qualifications: Administrators must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year's experience related to the homes program and admission policies, and must be suitable to meet the residents physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. Administrators must also be capable of handling emergencies, program planning, and development along with all areas including but not limited to: Nutrition, First Aid, CPR, Foster Care, Safety and Fire Prevention, Financial and Administrative Management, Knowledge of the population, and Communical Diseases.
- Personnel File: Contains employee application, tax forms, educational records, experience, salary, evaluations, reprimands, and other disciplinary actions.
- Disciplinary Actions: Includes verbal warning, first written warning with a plan of action, and final written warning with consequences like suspension or termination.
- Incidents and Accidents, Resident Absent Without Notice: Reporting procedures are outlined.
- Volunteers: Need to state they're well in physical and mental health as well as complete required standards.
- Military Leave: If a staff member enlists, they need to provide proper notice and documentation.
- Vacations: Employees can request one week, in writing, in advance.
- Sick Days/Medical Leave: All regular, full-time employees can return to work with appropriate documentation.
- Bereavement: Employees are entitled to one day off for attending a family member's funeral.
- Jury Duty: Mom's Healing Hands encourages employees to participate as jury members.
- Workers' Compensation: Employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance.
- Social Security: Mom's Healing Hands deducts Social Security taxes from employees' wages.
- Communications: Any issues or concerns about treatment or fairness need to be reported to the home manager, with a willingness to follow up with higher management as a second step if necessary.
- Confidentiality: All resident information is confidential, and staff must be mindful of appropriate communication.
- Sexual Harassment: Company policy dictates reporting procedures.
- Residency Rights: The company policy establishes various resident rights, including freedom from discrimination on the basis of race/religion/gender, freedom of movement/association/religion/freedom to refuse participation in religious practices, rights to write/send/receive mail without censorship, rights to telephone communication & a right to visit, and access to community services.
- Substance Screen: If requested, Mom's Healing Hands employees must submit to a substance screen.
- Employee Handbook Changes/Waiver Clause: The policy manual is only a guideline and the company can change terms and conditions, add or delete as needed (without notice).
- Exit Interview: At termination, employees must participate.
- Transportation of Residents: Policy and employee qualifications for driving.
- Employee Statement: An employee statement acknowledging acknowledgment of the handbook.
Other Policies
- Time Sheet Administration: Record of all work hours, employees sign in/out, time sheets are required and must be approved.
- Absence, No-call, No-show, Tardiness: Tardiness (late more than 3 times in 30 days), and no-call/no-show situations can result in discipline such as probation, suspension, or termination.
- Acceptance of Gifts and Loans: Strict guidelines discourage accepting gifts from clients or residents.
- Media Releases: Policy prohibits release of information to media without administrator/executive director approval.
- Other Employment/Dual Employment: Employees may not work another job that competes with or resembles Mom's Healing Hands' services.
- Inspection of Containers/Packages: Handling of containers/packages leaving/entering facility is subject to inspection.
- Employee Honesty and Integrity: Employees are expected to follow policies and remain honest in all actions.
- Medical Evaluations: Includes medical examinations, as required by the company.
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the personnel policies in place at Mom's Healing Hands. Covering topics such as employment status, equal opportunity, management rights, and dress code, it helps ensure compliance and clarity for employees. Answer the questions to gauge your knowledge of these important policies.
