HR Team Member Handbook 2025

References Any references and recommendations concerning present or former employees shall be referred to the Human Resources Department for a response. The only information provided will be confirmation of job title and dates of employment; unless the employee provides a written release, AtlantiCare is legally compelled (for example by subpoena) to provide information, or the request is covered by the Health Care Professional 23 Responsibility and Reporting Act See Policy #1019 Release of Employment Information for Employment Reference.

E-Mail – Access and Disclosure

Use of electronic mail messages is limited to business communications.

Use of electronic mail that might violate copyright or other applicable law or corporate patient confidentiality policies or guidelines is prohibited.

Under no circumstances should electronic mail be used for solicitation purposes of any kind, or for distributing inappropriate messages externally or internally within AtlantiCare

Access and Disclosure of Electronic Mail Messages

Messages created and/or distributed using company electronic mail systems and resources are considered business communications, and as such are the property of AtlantiCare. AtlantiCare may access, monitor or disclose private electronic messages or files of an employee. See Policy #609, Right to Examine Data Stored on InfoShare/AtlantiCare Electronic Communication System. Individual job requirements may require the use of AtlantiCare’s electronic communication systems. All users of AtlantiCare’s network maintain the responsibility to take reasonable measures to protect the network from virus infections and malicious software. AtlantiCare Information Technology Security is responsible for the routine review of incoming and outgoing email messages, identified via an automated computerized scanning program, for the potential to contain viruses, malicious content, and software. The use of foul, obscene, sexually explicit or harassing language or images in connection with voicemail, email or the Internet (as with other AtlantiCare resources) is prohibited. Participating in the viewing or exchange of pornography or obscene materials, sending discriminatory or harassing email, chain-letters or jokes, or engaging in any other illegal or tortuous activities from an AtlantiCare email account is prohibited. All personnel are expected to act professionally when using the communication systems and should not send messages that harass or annoy other personnel or third parties. Refer to AtlantiCare Electronic Mail and Electronic Communications System Policy ID #609.