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, & 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