Capital Health EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK REV. MARCH 1, 2019 The contents of this handbook are guidelines only and supersede any prior handbook issued by Mercer Medical Center, Helene Fuld Medical Center, Capital Health System or Capital Health. Neither this handbook nor any other organizational guidelines, policies or practices create an employment contract. Capital Health (CH) has the right, with or without notice, in an individual case or generally, to unilaterally revise, rescind or modify any of its guidelines, policies, practices, working conditions or benefits at any time. No one is authorized to provide you with an employment contract or special arrangement concerning terms or conditions of employment unless the contract or arrangement is in writing and signed by the Chief Executive Officer or designee. You or Capital Health may terminate your employment with Capital Health at any time, with or without cause or notice. This notice applies to all employees regardless of date of hire. 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dear Employee: At Capital Health, we are committed to providing high quality, compassionate care that improves patient outcomes and exceeds their expectations. To support this commitment, we pledge to work together to create an environment of trust, accountability, recognition and communication. Each and every one of us contributes to the success of Capital Health. We ensure our continued growth as an organization by efficiently utilizing the talents of all our employees and fostering a pleasant and professional atmosphere where your work is recognized and appreciated. We look forward to your contributions to Capital Health and the communities we serve, and are proud that you are a member of our team. Best regards, Al Maghazehe, PHD, FACHE President and Chief Executive Officer . 3 Table of Contents PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK .....................................................................................................................6 CAPITAL HEALTH HISTORY ..........................................................................................................................7 MISSION ................................................................................................................................................................7 VISION ...................................................................................................................................................................7 VALUES .................................................................................................................................................................7 YOUR EMPLOYMENT .......................................................................................................................................8 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT ..................................................................................................... 8 DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS ............................................................................................................... 8 POLICY AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT ............................................................................................... 9 POLICY AGAINST OTHER FORMS OF HARASSMENT ......................................................................... 10 POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION .............................................................................................. 10 CORPORATE COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................ 11 ORIENTATION .................................................................................................................................................. 12 INTRODUCTORY PERIOD ............................................................................................................................. 13 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS ................................................................................................................. 13 EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 13 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND NEW JERSEY WAGE AND HOUR LAWS CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................ 14 DRESS CODE ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 LICENSE AND REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................... 15 IDENTIFICATION BADGE ............................................................................................................................. 15 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT .............................................................................................................................15 JOB POSTING .................................................................................................................................................... 15 EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES .................................................................................................................. 15 EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS ......................................................................................................................... 15 OPEN COMMUNICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 16 EMPLOYEE DATING ....................................................................................................................................... 16 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS .................................................................................................................. 16 EXCUSALS FROM PROVIDING PATIENT CARE..................................................................................... 17 INCLEMENT WEATHER ................................................................................................................................ 17 HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY .............................................................................................................17 SMOKING ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ................................................................................................................................. 17 WORKER FATIGUE ......................................................................................................................................... 17 PARKING ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 INSPECTION OF PROPERTY AND LOCKERS .......................................................................................... 18 NON-SOLICITATION....................................................................................................................................... 18 JUST CULTURE ................................................................................................................................................ 19 PRIORITY PRACTICE ..................................................................................................................................... 19 PATIENT SATISFACTION .............................................................................................................................. 20 PERSONAL CALLS .......................................................................................................................................... 20 RULES OF CONDUCT ..................................................................................................................................... 20 SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 22 PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 22 PROBLEM SOLVING PROCEDURE............................................................................................................. 23 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 25 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS............................................................................................................ 25 HUMAN RESOURCES RECORDS ................................................................................................................. 25 TIME AWAY FROM WORK ............................................................................................................................26 4 FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ........................................................................................................................... 26 PERSONAL LEAVE .......................................................................................................................................... 27 MEDICAL LEAVE ............................................................................................................................................ 27 FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ......................................................................................................................