Kern Medical New Associate Orientation Guide

In This Guide

Welcome from the CEO ........................................................................................................................1

Mission, Vision, & Values .........................................................................................................................2

Holiday Schedule, Pay Periods..............................................................................................................6

Kern Medical Maps ................................................................................................................................8

Online Systems .......................................................................................................................................12

Policy Overview. ....................................................................................................................................21

Customer Service Standards ...............................................................................................................35

The Joint Commission ...........................................................................................................................44

Staff Development ................................................................................................................................51

HIPAA, Security and Compliance.......................................................................................................52

Environment of Care.............................................................................................................................60

Know Your Codes..................................................................................................................................63

Security Response .................................................................................................................................71

Campus Security ...................................................................................................................................73

Emergency Preparedness and Procedures ......................................................................................75

Up Sooner, Safer ....................................................................................................................................79

Infection Prevention .............................................................................................................................80

Infection Control Precautions .............................................................................................................88

HAIs and MDROs ...................................................................................................................................96

Employee Health ................................................................................................................................100