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I have read and am fully familiar with the Agency’s policy statement regarding conflict of interest. I am not presently involved in any transaction, investment, or other matter in which I would profit or gain directly or indirectly as a result of my membership on the Agency's Governing Body or its committees (if applicable) and/or my employment with this Agency. Furthermore, I agree to disclose any such interest or outside employment which may occur in accordance with the requirements of the policy and agree to abstain from any vote or action regarding the Agency's business that might result in any profit or gain, directly or indirectly for me.

The following are conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest relating to my affiliation with this

It is both the Agency's and the employee's responsibility to ensure that every patient's health information is protected at all times. By signing below you are indicating the acknowledgement of HIPAA and understand that a thorough orientation of the agency's policy regarding patient's Protected Health Information will be provided to you upon hire.

I understand that I may be handling Protected Health Information. I further understand that there are specific guidelines associated for use and disclosure of Protected Health Information. The agency has sanctions and fines for all individuals failing to comply with HIPAA Rule and Regulations. I will protect all Electronic Records including passwords as outlined in the HIPAA manual.

There are specific guidelines to ensure patient's Protected Health Information is kept private. I understand that my employment with the agency involves handling Protected Health Information. I will ensure patient's records are protected by enforcing the following measures:

Patient Protected Health Information will be transported in a protected travel chart when traveling. When transmitting and receiving a fax involving Protected Health Information, I will ensure that it is conducted in a private area. Patient Protected Health Information will be returned to the agency upon acknowledgement of the patient being discharged. I pledge to make every effort to keep patient's Protected Health Information protected at all times.

This Agency requires adherence to the following Standards and Procedures:
1. All employees are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to the health care environment, or as directed by the patient/client/family. This includes personal hygiene, jewelry, hair and makeup.

2. Please do not smoke in the presence of a patient/client.

3. Always wear your ID Badge

4. You are expected to arrive on time to all assignment that you have accepted. However, if an emergency or any situation should cause you to be five minutes late, or more or to be totally absent from the assignment you must notify the Agency immediately. PLEASE DO NOT CALL YOUR PATIENT DIRECTLY. You may call the Agency 24 hours a day if you need to cancel or reschedule your assignment. A NO-CALL, NO-SHOW IS GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION!

5. If you have any problem, incident or accident on the job, do not discuss it with the patient/client, but call the Agency immediately.

6. If the patient/client asks you to stay longer than your assignment or to leave earlier, you must call the Agency first, for approval.

7. Paraprofessional personnel (i.e. Aides) hereby acknowledge that they WILL NOT, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, DISPENSE OR ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATION.

8. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you to ask for, or accept any money from your patient/client or take home property that belongs to the patient/client.

9. There shall not be any involvement with the patient/client’s financial affairs (i.e. check writing).

10. You are expected to honor the confidentiality of any patient/ client information which is obtained in the regular course of your employment.

11. No personal telephone calls should be made or received by you while on assignment.

12. Please do not discuss your pay or any other personal affairs with the patient/client/family.

13. As an employee of this Agency, you are not authorized to accept any direct employment that may be offered to you by your patient/client/family. If you are requested to do so, please have the patient/client contact us.

14. It is imperative that all signed notes and documentation including Daily Log, be filled out properly and returned to the office as per our schedule. If the patient/client is unable to sign your note, a family member or responsible party may sign.

15. During the course of employment, this Agency’s proprietary materials (i.e. forms, medical records) will be used only in connection with employment and will not be disclosed to anyone without authorization from the Agency.

The Agency requires that the Employee avoid disclosure of confidential information to anyone outside of the Agency and refrain from engaging in unfair competition.

The Employee agrees to refrain from prohibited competition with the Agency and to maintain the confidentiality of information regarding employees, clients and the Agency business.

The Employee will have access to information not generally made available to the public, such as identity of clients, pricing, computer-related programs, etc. The Agency prohibits the utilization of this information for any purposes other than for the Agency's own benefit and prohibits disclosure or unauthorized use during the course of employment or at any time thereafter of any confidential information pertaining to Agency administration and/or projects, or outside investigations of the Agency. The employee is prohibited from disclosing any defaming information regarding Agency personnel and/or personnel incidents related to any violations of the personnel policies.

During the course of employment and for a twelve month period thereafter the Employee is prohibited from engaging in any of the following: induce any employee of the Agency to resign, encourage any client or entity to discontinue any relationship with the Agency, solicit any client of the Agency (current and within the past twelve month period), enter into competitive employment or seek to provide competitive services while employed within twenty-five miles of any office of the Agency, or solicit referrals or opportunities from any referral source.

Upon termination of employment or at the request of the Agency, the Employee is required to return all of the Agency's property including keys, client records, ID badge, forms, manual, beeper, etc. to the Agency and will not retain copies.

Violation of this agreement will result in termination and any additional remedy available to the Agency including legal action to remedy all damages including loss of profits, cost of replacing and training employees improperly solicited for competitive employment, etc. suffered by the Agency. Employee will be required to reimburse the Agency for all legal fees, costs and other expenses.

This agreement is in effect during the Employee's employment and for twelve months thereafter. It does not modify the right of the Employee to resign at any time or of the Agency to terminate employment without prior cause, notice or liability and does not modify any other Agency policy.

I understand that copies of policy and procedure manuals are available and that it is my responsibility to read, understand and conform to all applicable Agency policies including personnel policies. It is also my responsibility to comply with periodic changes and revisions.

I have read the Agency’s Policy and Procedure on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation and agree to Comply with and am bound by the Policy.

I understand that information contained in any Agency manual does not constitute a contractual relationship between the Agency and its employees, nor is it an expression of my term of employment.

I affirm that I have auto insurance coverage as required by this state and the Agency and I agree to keep it fully in force on any vehicle I use for the conduction of Agency business during the term of my employment. The Agency has the right to request proof of insurance at any time during the term of employment and that I am required to follow all Agency requirements and state and local laws.

I understand that only the Agency has the authority to admit clients and will supervise with appropriate personnel all services provided.

As a caregiver, I will carry out the plan of treatment, submit time sheets, clinical and progress notes as appropriate and, at a minimum, on a weekly basis, I will participate in developing and reviewing plans of care, periodic client evaluations and care conferences, discharge planning and schedule coordination. I will provide services within the geographic area covered by the Agency. I will attend required staff meeting and in service training. Home health aides are required to have 12 hours of in service training annually.

I understand that I must remit documentation of services performed prior to payment for those services and that payroll procedures require timely and accurate completion of documentation that must be submitted prior to payment for services provided. I understand that all information, both written and verbal, regarding client and employee health conditions is strictly confidential and protected under federal and state law. The presence of a communicable or venereal disease; testing, results or known infection by HIV, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis; information concerning child abuse, mental health, drug or alcohol abuse is protected under specific law. All information in connection with the examination, care or provision of services to any client will not be disclosed without the individual's written consent except as may be necessary to provide services as required by law. Information may be used in statistical or other summary form or for clinical purposes only if the identity of the individual is not disclosed. I understand the violation of client/ employee confidentiality is subject to civil and criminal penalties.

If I mistakenly exceed my accrued or earned sick or vacation leave balance, I authorize the Agency to deduct any amount from my paycheck(s) to correct my accrued or earned sick or vacation leave balance. I understand that this company does not routinely perform drug testing on its employees but may do so at its discretion. I understand that this company is an “At Will” organization and may hire and fire at will.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE POLICY

As you know, our Home Health Care Agency and our Staff members have always been committed to providing exceptional health care and upholding ethical conduct standards and legal compliance.

Our policy formally and clearly states that there is a zero tolerance to any form of fraud or misconduct. This Agency believes that every employee or agent plays a key and active role in maintaining its image and reputation.

I hereby acknowledge that I have apprised of and agree to comply with the Agency’s Corporate Compliance Policy. I understand that in no way does this create an obligation or contract of employment and that I, as well as the Agency, have the right to end the employment relationship at any time.

I understand that Agency staff may use electronic signatures on all computer-generated documentation. An electronic signature will serve as authentication on patient record documents and other agency documents generated in the electronic system.

For the purpose of the computerized medical record and other documentation for agency purposes, I acknowledge my use of the Signature Passcode and my Login authentication password will serve as my legal signature, I further understand that the Administrator issues employee passwords and the Signature Passcode's are issued by the software application.

Signature Passcode and passwords will be changed on an as needed basis if system security is breached. I understand that prior to exporting documentation to the agency server, I am required to review and authenticate, by use of electronic signature, my documentation on the field-based or office computer.(OASIS Comprehensive Assessments will not require electronic signature until required information is obtained, which may be up to five days after the corresponding MO date i.e MOO30, MOO32 etc) I understand that: I cannot divulge my login password or Signature Passcode. I must exit the computerized application at the end of each working day or whenever the computer is not in my immediate possession, I must type in (rather than save) the login password that allows me access to the agency computer network, and my Signature Passcode. I must review all of my documentation online prior to submitting to the agency server.

Employee Emergency Contact Information

*In case of emergency, please contact:

*Please notify this Agency immediately if any of the emergency contact information changes.