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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
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Chapter 22-B81. PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION PERSONNEL POLICIES: GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Section 22-B8103. HUMAN RESOURCES PHILOSOPHY
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8103.1The PBC supports the goals and objectives of the PBC through its most valuable resource - its employees. To that end, the PBC shall strive to maintain competent staff to provide high quality services while ensuring credibility in treating all employees in a fair, consistent, timely and appropriate manner.
8103.2The PBC shall seek to do the following:
(a)Recruit the most capable people and place them in positions best suited to their abilities;
(b)Establish and promote policies and procedures that are fair and encourage issues and disputes to be resolved fairly, quickly, and credibly;
(c)Provide accessible and confidential guidance and support regarding issues affecting the work environment;
(d)Provide competitive and fair compensation programs that reward performance and comprehensive benefits;
(e)Provide, within budgetary constraints, educational opportunities to promote personal and professional growth;
(f)Communicate openly on issues affecting all employees;
(g)Recognize and reward excellence in individual and group performance related to patient care responsibilities and enhancement of the healthcare network; and
(h)Provide outstanding service and ensure courtesy and respectful treatment of patients and their families at all times.
8103.3While the PBC establishes policies and provides essential services, it is the responsibility of all employees to become familiar with, adhere to, and comply with these policies, and the management staff to provide the administration necessary to ensure their compliance.
8103.4The PBC Board of Directors has the ultimate responsibility for Human Resources policy. Operating oversight of Human Resources policies adopted by the Board rests with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who may establish procedures appropriate to carry out said policies. The organization shall ensure that Human Resources representatives are available to provide guidance to any and all employees as to policy interpretation and application.