HR Team Member Handbook 2025

The steps taken to correct performance or behavioral problems include coaching for improvement, counseling and discipline. If the problem continues, discharge may be the only alternative. The action taken by AtlantiCare depends upon many factors including, but not limited to the nature of the problem, circumstances, the individual’s overall record and how the problem affects patient care, patient/staff/customer safety, and the work environment. Some violations/infractions are clearly injurious to our patients and staff and result in immediate suspension or discharge. Examples: Violation of patient rights and/or applicable law or Joint Commission standards; Misconduct related to patients, employees and/or customers, including mental or physical abuse, inconsiderate treatment or neglect; Misuse of or disclosing confidential information to unauthorized persons; Falsifying official records; willful destruction of work related documents; Insubordination, including deliberate refusal or failure to perform work assigned by management; Intentional or reckless disregard for safety; Stealing or engaging in other criminal conduct; Willful destruction of property; Smoking in violation of AtlantiCare’s Smoking Policy (Policy # 3050); Physical fighting or disorderly conduct; Possession or use of illegal drugs or controlled dangerous substances; inappropriate use of prescription drugs that results impacting job performance; reporting for work in unfit condition as determined by management; Use of or possession of liquor on premises; reporting to work in an intoxicated condition; Sleeping on the job; Lying and/or misrepresenting information; Violation of AtlantiCare’s Electronic Mail and Electronic Communications Systems Acceptance or solicitation of cash gratuities or gifts in violation of AtlantiCare’s Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Compliance Policy (Policy # 403);

Possession of weapons, firearms or explosives on the premises; Failure to maintain a current required professional license; or Violation of AtlantiCare’s Harassment Free Workplace Policy (Policy # 409)

The above list is not intended to be all inclusive. Nothing in this section limits the rights of management to take appropriate disciplinary action including termination of an employee for any reason at any time. Employees who are discharged may be eligible to utilize the Issue Resolution Process. See Policy #406, Employee Coaching, Counseling and Discipline and Policy #3940 Issue Resolution Process.

Redeployment

As business conditions change, it may become necessary to adjust our workforce. The steps we take in this procedure are meant to: Provide continuity of quality patient care Value seniority and competency Minimize disruption of the workforce Support cross training to help employees meet changing business needs Improve workforce job security See Policy #1204, Redeployment and Reduction in the Workforce