Section 22-B8701. ORIENTATION PROGRAM

 

8701.1Policy: An orientation program shall be held on a regular basis, designed to introduce new employees to the goals, values and policies of PBC. The program’s objective is to enhance the employee’s assimilation into the work environment through a basic understanding of PBC and departmental policies, employee responsibilities, as well as specific training enabling them to perform their work assignments. Employees shall be encouraged to ask for instruction when necessary.

 

8701.2Procedures which apply are as follows:

 

(a)Attendance shall be mandatory for all employees. Department directors and managers shall be advised of all new employees scheduled for orientation; and

 

(b)The orientation program shall at a minimum include the following:

 

(1)Welcome;

 

(2)Employee expectations;

 

(3)Employee recognition;

 

(4)Infection control;

 

(5)Hazard communications;

 

(6)Benefits review;

 

(7)Performance management program;

 

(8)Tour of the institution;

 

(9)Security, safety and fire procedures;

 

(10)Completion of evaluation;

 

(11)Patients’ rights;

 

(12)Customer service; and

 

(13)Organizational values.

 

(c)Each manager shall provide new employees with detailed explanations of their duties, office routines and schedules as well as specific rules and regulations. During the departmental orientation for a new employee, the manager shall review at least the following topics:

 

(1)Position descriptions;

 

(2)Supervisor’s expectations;

 

(3)Probationary period;

 

(4)Performance management process;

 

(5)Work schedule, hours, break and lunch periods;

 

(6)Time card or time sheet;

 

(7)Pay period;

 

(8)Dress code;

 

(9)Telephone system;

 

(10)Confidentiality;

 

(11)Description and overall function of the department;

 

(12)Relationship with other departments;

 

(13)Hazards communication; and

 

(14)Customer service.

 

(d)Each new employee shall sign documentation of departmental orientation and a copy forwarded to Human Resources.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 7353, 7396 (October 9, 1998).