Objectives

Objectives

Studying and applying the material in this chapter will help you to:

* Identify important information that new employees should learn about the facility in which they work

* Explain the importance of understanding the facility’s policies and procedures

* Describe the purpose of the probationary period

* Identify seven behaviors that contribute to professional success

* List and explain the major laws that affect hiring and employment practices

* Explain the meaning of a grievance and how it should be handled

* Explain the meaning of sexual harassment and the actions to take if it occurs

* Describe a typical performance evaluation

* Identify the steps to take when leaving a job voluntarily

* Describe ways to cope with being fired from a job

* List activities that promote professional development of the health care worker