EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES RULES OF CONDUCT It is important that all employees work together for the good of the whole so that the rights and interests of the organization, employees, and program participants are assured. The importance of this matter necessitates that the Agency take disciplinary action (which may include oral or written warnings, probation, suspension or discharge) against any employee for failing, in the Agency’s judgment, to adhere to appropriate professional standards of behavior. Common sense is your best guide for proper conduct. It is impossible to spell out everything that is expected of you by the Agency and your co-workers in terms of conduct on the job. However, the following list includes some examples of actions that may lead to discipline up to and including immediate termination: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Neglecting or abusing a program participant Failing to report neglect or abuse of a program participant Failure or refusal to follow directions Allowing or requiring program participants to carry out duties of employees (unless such tasks are described in his or her service plan developed by the clinical team) Possessing firearms or other weapons on Agency property or while engaged in Agency business Engaging in personal financial transactions with, or accepting gifts or gratuities from, program participants Destroying, defacing, damaging or stealing Agency, staff or program participant property Stealing or misusing funds of the Agency, staff or program participants Failing to conduct business in a fiscally responsible manner Engaging in personal business during working time Falsifying Agency records/documents, including time and attendance and billing records Violating the Agency’s equal employment opportunity or sexual or other harassment policies Violating the Agency’s Confidential and Personal Information policy and/or HIPAA
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