Policy Manual sample

MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. A. Understanding and practice of universal precautions, infection control, and tuberculosis (TB) control B. Understanding of electrical safety as it relates to medical equipment used in their work. C. Motor vehicle safety. D. Security issues in performing home visits (refer to policy on Staff Safety at Work). SAFETY ISSUES FOR ALL STAFF A. An understanding of the individual’s role in an emergency/disaster situation. B. Understanding of body mechanics and how it relates to job performance. COMMUNICATION ON SAFETY Communication with employees on health and safety issues will include the following, but not limited to: A. Staff Meetings B. During regularly scheduled staff meetings, safety issues/updates will be presented as needed. C. Orientation and Inservice · Employees receive safety information as part of their orientation process. · Clinical staff will review safety information (videos, written guidelines, etc.) as a part of orientation and periodically thereafter. · Annual review of safety material is required of all employees. · Bulletin boards and memos will be used as needed to communicate safety information. Home Health Agency - - Skilled Professional Services C-37