New Associate General/Department Orientation Checklist

Associate: Check “discussed” as you complete the checklist. Indicate N/A (Not Applicable) as appropriate. PLEASE NOTE: Thiscompleted Orientation Checklist must be returned to Human Resources within 30 days of the new associate’s hire date or date of transfer for an existing associate.

Associate Name / Start Date / Network ID
Work Site / Department Name / Due Date /  New Hire Department Transfer
 Process Level Transfer

General Orientation

/ √ Discussed /

Department Orientation

/ √
Discussed
Mission Overview
Online Modulewithin first 5 days
  • Corporate Structure
  • Mission
  • Our Heritage
Human Resources
Online Modulewithin first 5 days
  • HR Services
  • HR Policies
  • Expectations of Personal Conduct
  • Anti-harassment and Non-discrimination
  • Fair Treatment
  • Performance Management
  • Payroll Process
  • Ethics & Patient Rights
  • Patient and Family Experience
Associate Handbook
Online Module within first 5 days
Corporate Responsibility & HIPAA*
Online Module within first 5 days
  • Privacy and Security of Information
  • Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
Caregiver Misconduct*
Online Modulewithin first 30 days
Diversity, Inclusion & Health Equity Strategies
Online Module within first 30 days
Clinical Excellence
Online Module within first 5 days
  • Clinical Quality Model
  • Culture of Patient Safety
  • National Patient Safety Goals
  • Occurrence Reporting
  • Performance Improvement
Infection Control & Associate Health
Online Module First day on the job
  • General Infection Control Procedures*
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan*
  • Associate Health Services
  • Associate Incident Report
  • Tuberculosis *
Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Online Module within first 5 days
  • Safe work practices
  • Hazardous Materials & communication*
  • Safety Data Sheets
  • Emergency Preparedness Procedures*
  • Disaster Plan*
  • Security/Building Threat*
  • Missing or Abducted Persons*
  • Severe Weather*
  • Medical Emergency*
  • Hazardous Materials*
  • Evacuation Plan*
  • Fire – RACE, PASS*
  • Utility Emergency*
/ Department Overview
  • Scope and Hours of Service
  • Department Strategic Goals
  • Patient & Family Experience/Living the Values at the department level
  • Key People/Contacts in Department **
  • Department Discussion of HIPAA issues
  • Patient Rights & Responsibilities
  • Current Performance Improvement/Quality Goals and initiatives
  • Dress Code and Uniforms
Facility Tour
  • Building & Department Tour **
  • Restrooms & Lockers **
  • Parking
  • Disposal Containers **
  • Work Station & Supplies **
Communications
  • Computer (Access, Training and Policies)
  • Intranet/Internet
  • The Learning Link (Learning Management System)
  • Telephone, Cell phone & Paging System Use **
  • Pneumatic Tube System **
  • Unit/Staff Meetings
  • Communication Boards
Work Schedule – Time Recording
  • Normal Start and End Times, Overtime
  • Procedures for being away from work station **
  • Breaks and Lunch **
  • Vacation Requests
  • Call-In Procedure
Safety & Department Procedures Related to National Patient Safety Goals
  • General Policy & Procedure (P&P) resources*
  • Safety & Infection Control P&P resources*
  • Safety Data Sheets*
  • Needle Disposal*
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)*
  • Occurrence/Incident Reports
  • Emergency Procedures Reference Chart*/Department Specific Procedures **
  • Utility Failure Procedures, nearest power failure phone **
  • Fire Extinguishers, Pull Stations, Exits **
  • Eyewash Station Use **
  • Panic Buttons & Security Alarms **
  • Flashlights & Batteries **
Supplies – Security & Storage **
Equipment Care & Maintenance
Confirm NAO Associate Handbook acknowledgement completion via The Learning Link (course begins with HRMS)
Confirm NAO module requirement completion
Job Specific Orientation
  • Job Description
  • Performance Management Process Overview
  • Review Orientation Competencies (Competency Based Orientation Tool if applicable)

Associate Signature / Date / Validator#2 Signature / Date

Validator #1 Signature

/ Date / Validator #3 Signature / Date

Associate/Supervisor: All items with a* must be completed prior to the associate starting work in the department.

All items with a ** must be completed prior to an associate floating to work in a different department.

Sign and save in a folder for the associate, for reference if requested by Joint Commission or another regulatory organization. ORIENTATION CHECKLIST 11/16/2016