New Hire Orientation 2021

6. Perfume, Cologne and Fragrances – Will not be worn due to the potential sensitivity and allergies of fellow associates, visitors and patients. 7. Tattoos – Visible tattoos (including temporary and henna type) are prohibited and must be covered while on duty (i.e. long sleeves, gloves, make-up, bandages, etc.). 8. Fingernails • Must be neatly manicured and of reasonable length (1/8” {3.1 mm} beyond fingertip). • Artificial nail enhancements are not to be worn. Nail polish is permitted, but anything applied to natural nails other than polish is considered an enhancement. This includes, but is not limited to, artificial nails, tips, wraps, appliqués, acrylics, gels, and any additional items applied to the nail surface. • Unchipped nail polish is permissible. • Individual departments may institute measures, in addition to those above, to comply with established standards of care in specialty areas. 9. Badge – Kern Medical identification badges are to be worn in clear sight above the waist with name, title and picture in a clearly visible location (e.g., shoulder, chest, outer layer of clothing, facing forward.) Please see Identification/Access Badge Policy. You can reference the Dress and Grooming Standards Policy through the Kern Advance Intranet for more in depth information. 1. Acceptable Behavior – Behavior that is in accordance with, consistent with and/or supports the mission, vision, business and ethics practices, and governing policies and procedures of Kern Medical and other regulatory agencies and which comports with the written behavioral guidelines published in Kern Medical policies and the Employee Handbook. 2. Conflict of Interest – A situation in which a person, such as a public official, an employee, or a professional has a private or personal interest sufficient to appear to influence the objective exercise of his or her official duties. 3. Disruptive Behavior – Any behavior manifested through personal interaction (e.g., electronic, e-mail, telephonic, recorded, etc.), with physicians, hospital personnel, health care professionals, patients, family members, or others, which interferes with patient care or could reasonably be expected to interfere with the process of delivering quality care. 4. Inappropriate – Behavior that is not in accordance, inconsistent or does not support the Code of Conduct and Business Ethics DEFINITIONS:

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