Orientation for Direct Care Employees

TOPICS COVERED

INITIAL

Welcome to orientation

Office Hours, 24-hour emergency coverage

Types of care to be delivered by employee in the patient’s environment

Agency Mission and Values

HIPAA (patient confidentiality)

ID Badge

Review and sign/date job description Review pay period and paydays.

Review policy for sick call, call outs, bereavement benefits Vacation/ leave requests.

Disciplinary action (3 written then termination)

Performance Evaluations (90 day and annual)

Employee Handbook Review & Sign Off

Missing Client Procedure

Performance Improvement Program

Employee and Client Grievance procedure Reporting Structure

Infection Control

Bloodborne Pathogens Tuberculosis

Universal Precautions

Handwashing Policy

Death and Dying

Documentation

Time Sheets

Communication & Staff Meetings

Screening for abuse and neglect (mandatory reporters) How to report

Emergency preparedness: Employee role in disasters

Disaster planning

COVID-19

Medication Management Policy

Employee safety issues:

Employee injury/ Incident reporting

Employee role in disasters

Fire safety/ drills

Safe and appropriate use of equipment: Bathroom safety

Environmental safety

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Signature Date