2009 Human Resources Paula UPDATED AUG

WELCOME TO SOUTH WEST HEALTH!! : 

WELCOME TO SOUTH WEST HEALTH!! Welcome to Orientation General Orientation – A Departmental Orientation will be provided by your manager Housekeeping – washrooms, cafeteria, coffee and muffins Review of Checklist – day’s events

WELCOME to ORIENTATION : 

WELCOME to ORIENTATION 8:15 Welcome to South West Health South West Health is….. Confidentiality Forms: Photo ID form Child Abuse Registry Policies Code White Greeting from Senior Administration 9:00 Fire Safety WHMIS

WELCOME to ORIENTATION : 

WELCOME to ORIENTATION 10:00 Break 10:15 Patient Safety 10:30 Infection Control 11:15 Occupational Health & Safety 12:15 Photo IDs 12:30 Lunch (1 Hour) 1:30 Human Resources 2:00 Information Technology 2:30 Return to Department/Meet with union

South West Health is… : 

South West Health is… Digby General Hospital Yarmouth Regional Hospital Roseway Hospital, Shelburne

South West Health is… : 

South West Health is… Approximately 1,500 Employees (plus physicians, volunteers, students) 3 Sites – Digby, Shelburne & Yarmouth 4 Community Health Boards (Clare, Digby, Shelburne, Yarmouth)

South West Health is… : 

South West Health is… …a Unionized workplace with 5 Bargaining Units: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) CUPE Healthcare = Licensed Practical Nurse, Personal Care Worker, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Dietitian, SPD Aide, Laboratory Technologist, etc. CUPE Service = Food Service Workers, Maintenance, Housekeeping, etc. Nova Scotia Nurses Union (NSNU) = Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU) = Clerical, Ward Clerk, Secretary, etc. = Continuing Care Staff = Public Health & Addiction Services Non-Union staff include Supervisors, Management, Human Resources, etc.

Mission, Vision Values : 

Mission, Vision Values Our Mission It is the mission of SWNDHA to work with individuals, families and partners to promote and improve the health of our communities. We use resources wisely to provide access to a broad range of quality health services.

Vision : 

Vision Our Vision We are a community committed to health and sustainable quality health services. A community committed to health: People in South West Nova actively participate in creating healthier communities. Through ongoing education and support, they understand the determinants of health and take responsibility for their own healthy living. Health promotion and planning is a shared responsibility

Vision : 

Vision Sustainable, quality health services Strong strategic leadership, solid partnerships and the efficient, accountable use of resources ensure optimal health services are accessible to all. The workforce is healthy and skilled, and their commitment to ongoing learning, development and continuous improvement is supported

Values : 

Values Our Values Integrity: We are honest, principled and ethical Equity: We are inclusive, equitable, and fair Respect: We respect diversity and the dignity and worth of all persons Excellence: We are dedicated to high quality, holistic care and continuous improvement Commitment: We are committed to working together with our partners to promote health Innovation: We value learning, creativity and innovation and find ways to turn challenges into opportunities

Slide 12: 

Acadian / French Speaking staff are invited to wear a “Bonjour” pin to help all our clients, patients and visitors feel comfortable and welcome. What other languages do you speak…?

Slide 13: 

CONFIDENTIALITY: Keep it to Yourself

CONFIDENTIALITY : 

CONFIDENTIALITY Our patients, clients, residents and their families have a right to privacy of their personal and healthcare information. The right to privacy extends to South West Health staff. A breach of confidentiality – disclosing confidential information – will result in discipline which may include dismissal.

CONFIDENTIALITYPledge : 

CONFIDENTIALITYPledge I pledge to hold in confidence all matters that come to my attention while working with SWH. I will comply with all policies and procedures of SWH. I will not inspect or disclose or give to any person any information that comes to my knowledge. I understand that my obligations continue after my association with South West Health ends. Any breach of confidentiality or inappropriate use of information may result in dismissal.

CONFIDENTIALITY : 

CONFIDENTIALITY ACCESS DOES NOT IMPLY AUTHORITY Just because you have access to info does NOT mean you are authorized to access it.

Confidentiality: Is this a breach? : 

Confidentiality: Is this a breach? You are working in X-Ray and your friend from pharmacy stops by “Hi Suzie – I see Lulu is in for an X-ray – what’s her problem?” You tell her. Breach? Why or why not? You work at Yarmouth Regional and you are having coffee with your friend at Tim’s. You say : “I saw your Mom at the hospital yesterday” Breach? Why or why not?

Confidentiality – Is this a breach? : 

Confidentiality – Is this a breach? You work on a nursing unit and the dietician comes to see a patient. She asks : “What’s the diagnosis on Mrs. Jones?” You tell her. Breach? Why or why not? Some situations are clearly a breach, some are not so clear. The best plan? Don’t discuss anything that happens at work with anyone except to provide patient/client/resident care.

Photo Identification : 

Photo Identification Wear ID at all times Complete Photo ID info sheet now Get Photo ID at Environmental Services (12:15) Do not bend, mark, apply stickers, etc. Report lost / stolen ID to Environmental Serv. ($10 fee for cards lost/stolen/damaged) Worn out IDs replaced free after 2 years

Photo Identification : 

Photo Identification ID works in staff parking lots Available for employees only Park in staff parking areas ($2 to exit other lots) Rear parking lot at Digby South parking lot at Yarmouth Front lot at Roseway Do not leave photo ID in your car South West Health staff are part of a special team. Wear your ID with pride!

Educational Documents : 

Educational Documents Please pass up the copies of your current education documents (high school diplomas, university degrees, licensing documents) If you do not have these with you today, please make copies and return them as soon as possible to Human Resources to be included in your personnel file.

CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK : 

CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK For all employees and volunteers (not students) Please complete, sign and pass up to the front Please provide a copy of your driver’s license or health card to HR if you do not have one with you now Collect the forms and IDs

South West Health Policies : 

South West Health Policies In your Orientation folder you will find copies of the following policies: Code White Code of Conduct & Dress Code Attendance Policy Discipline Harassment You can search for other policies on the intranet at work: wdhaintranet.swndha.nshealth.ca

Workplace Violence : 

Workplace Violence Statement – posted with Mission, Vision, Values Policy awaiting approval District Plan Departmental Plans Code White procedure

Slide 25: 

SMOKING NO SMOKING ON SOUTH WEST HEALTH PROPERTY AT ANY TIME – EVEN OUTDOORS

SCENT FREE : 

South West Health is committed to a healthy and safe workplace Scented products may affect people who are sensitive, have asthma or allergies Do not wear scented products such as perfume, aftershave, hair spray, shampoo, lotions, deodorant, etc. If you have allergies to, or a medical condition related to scented products, please notify an OHN Nurse. SCENT FREE No Latex Balloons

Evaluations : 

Evaluations Back of folder – Please complete and leave for us. Some of the nice things from today, like the coffee and muffins were items suggested from Orientation Evaluations!!

Union Meeting : 

Union Meeting For members of the Nurse’s Union (NSNU) and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Return to this room after going to IT to meet with your union representative

Questions?Concerns? : 

Questions?Concerns?

Welcome to South West Health : 

Welcome to South West Health ANY QUESTIONS?