Refusal To Undergo Testing
If the employee refuses testing, the supervisor should remind the employee that refusal may result in termination. If the employee continues to refuse, an immediate investigatory suspension (in accord with the Corrective Action Policy) until further notice should be implemented. If testing is accomplished, the employee should be placed on an investigatory suspension with pay until test results are received.
Hiring & Recruitment
The Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President for Human Resources are committed to hiring practices that are applied consistently and equitably, thereby demonstrating support for merit-based recruitment and selection.
The Employment Office is responsible for recruitment, preliminary screening and referral to operating departments of applications for all vacancies.
The Employment Office and the operating departments share responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Health Care System' Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action commitments and all applicable State and Federal policies, laws, and guidelines. The Employment Office advises departments regarding applicable policies and legal requirements.
Employment counselors extend offers of employment only when department selections are consistent with policies and laws.
In cases where an intra-department promotion is recommended, recruitment may be limited to current Health Care System employees. Such positions would be identified on the "Employment Opportunities" list as open to Health Care System employees only. The vacancy resulting from the promotion would then be open for recruitment, and subject to the priority considerations.
Department of Nursing
The Department of Nursing operates a separate nurse employment program for their Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses, and Nursing Assistants. Recruitment of Registered Nurses in other departments, as well as other non-licensed staff in the Department of Nursing is the responsibility of the Employment Office.
The Department of Nursing is subject to all Health Care System personnel policies, including merit-based recruitment and selection.
Advertising
Each advertisement designed to attract candidates for staff employment must be approved in advance by the Assistant Human Resource Services Director - Employment.
This applies to any advertisement in any medium for any vacancy, Permanent or Temporary.
Qualifications
The employee or applicant must possess at least the minimum education and experience requirements, or their equivalent, as set forth in the class specification of the position for which the applicant has been hired.
The candidate must possess the specific job-related qualifications, as stated by the hiring department, required for a particular open position.
This shall apply in cases of new appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, and reinstatements.
The education and experience statements serve as indicators of the possession of identified skills know ledges and abilities and as guides to primary sources of recruitment; reasonable substitutions of formal education and job-related experience, one for the other, will be made.
It is recognized that a specific quantity of formal education or number of years of experience does not always guarantee possession of the identified skills, know ledges, and abilities for every position in a class. Qualifications necessary to perform successfully may be attained in a variety of combinations.
Exceptions
There are two exceptions to this policy:
- If an employee is demoted to a position in the same field of work the employee is automatically qualified for the lower class.
- If an employee is reinstated without a break in service to a position of the same class or to a lower class in the same field of work, the employee is automatically qualified
Employment Office Referrals
Refers to the Employment Office any person making direct contact with the department as an applicant or as a transfer candidate from another department. The department does not grant an employment interview at the time of such direct contact.
Choosing Interviews
Chooses applicants to be interviewed only from those referred by the Employment Office as suitably qualified.
Final Screening and Selection
Conducts final screening of applicants or transfer candidates and selects the most suitably qualified candidate based upon specific job-related criteria, giving appropriate consideration to the Health Care System' Affirmative Action goals and other preferences as stated below.
Candidate Evaluations
Completes Candidate Evaluations for all candidates whose applications are referred. Returns these forms to the appropriate Employment Counselor.
Commitment
Has no authority to make a commitment to any candidate for employment, classification title, salary, or salary grade. The Health Care System will not honor any such purported commitment, if made.
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES
Posting
Posts on the "Employment Opportunities" list all classification titles from recruitment requests (may also post "working titles" when doing so would clarify the type of job available). Posting shall be for a minimum of 7 working days.
Forwards a copy of the list to the Workforce Resources Division of the Office of State Personnel.
Applicant Selection
Selects and refers to the operating department the applications of applicants who are most qualified, based on the job-related qualifications identified in the vacancy announcement.
Identifies those who should receive priority consideration as required by State policy or by Federal or State laws or by the Shaukat Khanum Care System Affirmative Action Plan.
Monitoring/Evaluation
Human Resources staff will periodically review program data across the SKMCH&RC to ensure that recruitment and selection activities are in compliance with this policy. Human Resources staff will compile an annual report of selection activity, to include analysis of the impact on demographic groups, exceptions to policy, and other relevant factors. Human Resources staff will also comply with the merit-based reporting.
Trainee Appointment:
- A Trainee appointment may be made to a permanent position when:
- The job specification includes special provisions for a Trainee progression leading to regular appointment.
- Recruitment efforts fail to attract qualified candidates.
- The recommended applicant fails to meet minimum State education and experience requirements.
The Trainee appointment, like the probationary period, is also an extension of the selection process, and provides the time for effective adjustment of the new employee or elimination of those whose performance will not meet acceptable standards.
Employees with a Trainee appointment receive leave, total state service credit, retirement, and health benefits. When applicable, trainees who have completed 6 months of service or who had a Permanent appointment prior to entering a Trainee appointment may receive severance pay and priority reemployment consideration.
Permanent Appointment:
A Permanent appointment is a permanent full-time appointment to a permanently-full-time established position when the incumbent is expected to be retained in the position on a permanent basis.
A Permanent appointment shall be given when:
- The requirements of the probationary period have been satisfied.
- An employee in a Trainee appointment has completed all training and experience requirements.
- A time-limited permanent appointment extends beyond 3 years.
Individuals receiving initial appointments at the SKMCH&RC must first serve in a Probationary appointment before being eligible for a Permanent appointment.
Time-Limited Permanent Appointment
A Time-Limited Permanent appointment is an appointment that has a limited duration to:
- A Permanent position that is vacant due to the incumbent's leave of absence and when the replacement employee's services will be needed for a period of one year or less.
A Time-Limited Permanent appointment is an appointment that has a limited duration to:
- A Permanent position that is vacant due to the incumbent's leave of absence and when the replacement employee's services will be needed for a period of one year or less.
- A Time-Limited Permanent position. If an employee is retained in a Time-Limited Permanent position beyond 3 years, he or she shall be designated as having a Permanent position. A Time-Limited Permanent position. If an employee is retained in a Time-Limited Permanent position beyond 3 years, he or she shall be designated as having a Permanent position.
This type of appointment is distinguished from a Temporary appointment by the longer length of time, and from a regular Permanent appointment by its limited duration.
Employees with a Time-Limited Permanent appointment receive leave, total state service credit, retirement and health benefits. They are not eligible for severance pay and priority reemployment consideration. Individuals receiving initial appointments to SKMCH&RC must first serve in a Time-Limited Probationary appointment before being eligible for a Time-Limited Permanent appointment.
Temporary
A Temporary appointment is for a limited term, normally not to exceed 3 to 6 months, to a Permanent or Temporary position. When sufficiently justified, a longer period of time may be requested; but in no case shall the Temporary employment period exceed 12 consecutive months. Temporary employees do not participate in SKMCH&RC ' benefits. Employees with a Temporary appointment do not receive leave, total state service credit, health benefits, retirement credit, severance pay, or priority reemployment consideration. Temporary employees are not subject to the corrective action policy and do not have access to the Grievance and Alternative Dispute Resolution procedure.
Permanent Trainee or Time-Limited Part-Time
An appointment of less than full-time to a Permanent or Time-Limited Permanent full-time position or to a Permanent or Time-Limited Permanent part-time budgeted position on a continuing basis.
Employees with appointments that are 20-29 hours per week earn leave benefits (prorated), total state service credit, and, when applicable, severance pay and priority reemployment consideration. They do not receive retirement credit or health benefits; however, they may belong to the group health plan by paying their own premiums.
Employees with appointments that are 30-39 hours per week for at least 9 months per year earn leave benefits (prorated), total state service credit, retirement credit, health benefits, and, when applicable, severance pay and priority reemployment consideration.
Employees with appointments less than 20 hours per week earn no benefits.
Part-Time Temporary
An appointment of less than full-time for a limited term normally not to exceed 3 to 6 months. When sufficiently justified, a longer period of time may be requested; but in no case shall the Temporary employment period exceed 12 consecutive months.
New Appointments
A new appointment is the initial employment of an individual to a position or the reemployment of an individual who is either not eligible for reinstatement or, at the option of the SKMCH&RC, is not offered reinstatement.
Probationary or Trainee Periods
An employee who begins work in a permanent or time-limited permanent position shall be given a probationary or trainee appointment unless the employee is eligible for and the SKM Health Care System chooses to make reinstatement with a permanent appointment.
The probationary and trainee appointment periods are intended to serve as an extension of the selection process and are used to determine whether the person will be able to meet acceptable performance standards for the work for which he or she is employed. The employee will earn all the benefits of an employee with a permanent appointment during this time. Probationary employees are not subject to the corrective action policy. Probationary employees may receive counseling following performance issues or may be terminated at will. Use of the corrective action policy on probationary employees will be voided by HR Services. Any formal corrective action documentation on probationary employees sent to HR will be returned unprocessed to the originating department.
Moving To A Permanent Position
When an employee is given a permanent or time-limited permanent appointment after the successful completion of either the probationary period or the trainee period.
- If the initial salary is at the hiring rate or trainee rate, it shall be increased to the minimum rate of the range and may be increased to a higher rate if justified based on the employee’s qualifications, equity, and availability of funds.
- If the initial salary is above the hiring rate, the SKMCH&RC may elect to increase the salary by 5% or to a higher rate if justified based on the employee’s qualifications, equity, and availability of funds.
Firing Employees
Discontinuation Of Employment With Notice
At-will appointments are subject to discontinuation at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive, provided that such a discontinuation (as distinguished from a Discharge for Cause) shall be subject to advance timely notice as follows:
- During the first year of service, 30 days prior to discontinuation of employment; and
- During the second and all subsequent years of continuous service, 90 days notice prior to discontinuation of employment.
Expiration Of Term Employment
Term Appointments expire automatically at the conclusion of the stated term; such an employment may be renewed or extended at the SKMCH&RC’s' option, by written notice. If the SKMCH&RC chooses not to renew a Term Appointment,
- With respect to a term of one year or less, no notice of intent not to renew shall be required.
- With respect to a term of more than one year, notice of intent not to renew shall be transmitted in writing at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the term.
Failure to provide written notice shall result in the automatic extension of employment for a period of 90 days beyond the scheduled expiration date of the term.
Termination of Employment Due To Financial Exigency
Employment within a Senior Administrative position for a stated definite term may be terminated prior to the expiration of the stated term because of:
- Demonstrable, bona fide institutional financial exigency; or
- Major curtailment or elimination of a program
“Financial exigency" means a significant decline in the financial resources of the Health Care System that compels a reduction of the institution's budget. The determination of this situation and of major curtailment or elimination of a program shall be made by the Chief Executive, with advance notice to and approval by the Board of Directors.
Discharge For Cause
Causes for discharge shall include, but not be limited to:
- Incompetence
- Unsatisfactory performance
- Neglect of duty
- Misconduct that interferes with the capacity of the employee to effectively perform the requirements of his or her employment.
Discharge for cause is to be preceded by written notice of the intent to discharge and is subject to the grievance procedure below.
Suspension
When a Senior Administrative employee has been notified of the intent to discharge him or her for cause, the Chief Executive may suspend his or her employment at any time and continue the suspension until a final decision concerning discharge has been reached. Suspension shall only be used in exceptional circumstances, and shall be with full pay.
A Senior Administrative employee shall automatically be retired SKMCH&RC employment (without notice) on July 1 coincident with or following his or her 60th birthday.
Attendance & Tardiness
SKMCH&RC is committed to providing the best patient care possible with its available staff. To attain this patient-oriented goal, it is important that all staff report to work as scheduled.
This policy establishes standards for permanent employees, regardless of appointed hours, by which managers can determine that individual employee attendance has become a performance problem. The policy requires that supervisors maintain and regularly review attendance records. The policy assures that supervisors have consistent guidelines for the purpose of counseling, warning, suspending, demoting, or terminating an employee for unsatisfactory attendance. This policy applies to absenteeism, tardiness, and a combination of the two.
Tardiness
Tardiness is defined as an unexcused absence from the assigned work area of six (6) or more minutes but less than half the shift time. This includes reporting late at the start of a shift, upon return from meal breaks, and/or upon return from other breaks. This also includes leaving early prior to the end of a shift. Tardiness, for any reason, is recorded as tardiness. It is the manager’s obligation to assign meal breaks so that employees are aware of the appropriate meal time parameters
Training & Education
Employee Orientation
Purpose:
First impressions have a profound influence on the way new employees support our mission, vision, and values. A well-designed orientation program provides a dynamic and effective way to prepare employees for work. During the orientation process, employees are introduced to essential information, including information on benefits that will continually assist them in being an active and productive part of the organization.
Our most important asset is our people, and the ongoing success of the SKMCH&RC is dependent upon well-trained personnel being employed in every position. SKMCH&RC makes a commitment at the time of employment to welcome, inform, and train new employees. Most of this responsibility resides with the departmental manager or supervisor
Orientation Program Components:
There are two distinct parts to the comprehensive orientation program. The first involves a two-day orientation containing a series of general information sessions about the SKMCH&RC. The second part concerns the specific job assignment, and begins at the time that any employee reports to work in a new department.
Within the second part of the orientation program the employee is oriented to departmental procedures and issues. For new employees, this part of the Orientation Program is circumscribed by the Probationary Period. For transferring employees, departments may define the orientation period but it should not exceed six months.
This continuum approach to orientation is designed to give the optimum number of opportunities for the new employee to learn not only about specific job duties and responsibilities, but also the way that proper job performance contributes to the overall success of the Employee, the Unit, the Department, and the SKMCH&RC.
General Session:
All new employees attend the SKMCH&RC's New Employee Orientation Program. Employees who are not eligible for benefits are not required to attend the parts of orientation related to benefit selection.
"New employee" includes all new hires, reemployment and agency transfers.
Employees involved in status change actions (i.e. change from Temporary appointment to Permanent, Part-Time to Full-Time or Full-Time to Part-Time) are not required to attend a second session of the Orientation. These employees are, however, required to make an appointment with the Benefits Office to complete the documents required to effect the change and to enroll in the desired benefits.
HR Role in Orientation:
The Human Resource Development (HRD) Office will coordinate the New Employee Orientation. All new employees are registered at the beginning of the orientation session. Attendance records are maintained in the HRD Office
NEW APPOINTMENTS
A new appointment is the initial employment of an individual to a position or the reemployment of an individual who is either not eligible for reinstatement or, at the option of the SKMCH&RC, is not offered reinstatement.
Probationary Or Trainee Periods
An employee who begins work in a permanent or time-limited permanent position shall be given a probationary or trainee appointment unless the employee is eligible for and the SKMCH&RC chooses to make reinstatement with a permanent appointment.
The probationary and trainee appointment periods are intended to serve as an extension of the selection process and are used to determine whether the person will be able to meet acceptable performance standards for the work for which he or she is employed. The employee will earn all the benefits of an employee with a permanent appointment during this time.
Qualifications
The employee must possess at least the minimum education and experience requirements, or their equivalent, as set forth in the class specification. This applies to full-time and part-time permanent, probationary, trainees, time-limited permanent and temporary appointments.
Salary Rate
The hiring rate of pay for a class, or trainees’ rate where applicable, shall normally be paid a qualified new employee
Trainee
A Trainee appointment may be made to a permanent position when:
<> the job specification includes special provisions for a Trainee progression leading to regular appointment;
<>recruitment efforts fail to attract qualified candidates;
<>operating needs warrant a trainee, or
<>the recommended applicant fails to meet minimum education and experience requirements.
The Trainee appointment, like the probationary period, is also an extension of the selection process, and provides the time for effective adjustment of the new employee or elimination of those whose performance will not meet acceptable standards.
Employees with a Trainee appointment receive leave, total service credit, retirement, and health benefits. When applicable, trainees who have completed 6 months of service or who had a Permanent appointment prior to entering a Trainee appointment may receive severance pay and priority reemployment consideration.
Competency Assessment
A systematic, ongoing, organization-wide competency assessment program ensures that the right person is performing the right job in the right way to deliver optimal patient care. Competency assessment includes the determination of qualifications, competencies, and staffing necessary to carry out the mission of SKMCH&RC. Competency assessment also includes developing and implementing processes to ensure that the competence of all employees is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their association with the Hospital. Competency assessment integrates the processes of Position Design/Classification, Hiring, Orientation/Training/Education, and Performance Management. An effective competency assessment program requires collaboration and cooperation from all levels of management.
Human Resource departments assist department managers in position design/classification (Position Management) Hiring (Employment), orientation/training/education (Employee Benefits and Human Resource Development) and performance evaluation (Position Management). The Director of Human Resources provides an annual report with aggregate data that reflects levels of competence and competence maintenance activities to the SKMCH&RC Board of Directors.
Department managers are responsible for the following competency assessment activities:
<>Recommending to their Division Director a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff to provide care/service.
<>Providing current job descriptions to Position Management. Job descriptions include job functions, specific duties, knowledge set, skills and ability required to perform the duties and minimal education and experience required, including necessary licenses, certifications, or registrations. For patient care positions, job descriptions define the necessary competencies related to the special needs and behaviors of specific age groups with whom the employee will work. Job descriptions should be reviewed annually and revised as necessary. For examples of documentation for this function, see Appendices 5 and 6.
<>Evaluating the competence of applicants for vacant positions according to pre-determined criteria for hiring.
<>Orienting new employees, according to policies for Employee Orientation, and documenting department-level employee orientation and Initial Skills Verification.
<>Develop and implement a plan for assessing the ongoing competency of department staff to perform required job functions. A priority for competency assessment may be high risk, problem-prone or seldom used skills.
<>Provide continuing education and other staff development opportunities to maintain or improve performance.
<>Establishing policies and procedures for safe and effective use of department equipment, training of employees to use equipment, and assessing the competency of employees to use the equipment according to policies, procedures and/or predetermined performance criteria.
Education
Any Full-time or Part-time Permanent (scheduled to work 20 hours per week or more) employee with at least 6 months of continuous service prior to the first day of classes is eligible for tuition assistance. Eligible employees must be continuously employed through completion of the course. Employees in temporary or probationary status are ineligible for tuition assistance.
Courses from any accredited high school, business school, community college, technical institute, college or university, correspondence school, or other educational source may be approved for tuition assistance. Approved courses must be directly related to improving performance in the employee's present job or must be directly related to the employee's profession or field of work. Courses required for completion of a job or professional-related degree program may also be approved. Courses for personal enrichment do not qualify and must be taken by employees at their own time and expense.
Courses considered to be a required prerequisite for a degree program are not eligible for reimbursement under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. These prerequisite courses are eligible for reimbursement under a department’s Travel Reimbursement Program, and supervisors should be approached for information and approval on these types of reimbursements.
The approved course must be taken on the employee's own time unless the course is not offered after working hours. For a course taken during work time, it is up to the discretion of the Department Head or designee to determine work/non-work pay time. Regardless of the pay status, eligible employees may be granted time during work hours for not more than one course per term not to exceed 5 semester hours credit when the course is not offered after working hours. Approval to take a course during working hours must be received prior to starting the course. Revised work schedules should not adversely affect departmental services or employee job performance.
Tuition Assistance Request forms must be signed and dated by the employee and supervisor prior to starting the course.
Eligible employees may receive reimbursement for required academic costs not to exceed the maximum amount charged within the Hospital's University program for a similar course. Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of 10 semester hours per academic term, but not for more than 20 semester hours in a fiscal year, OR for more than 4 courses in a fiscal year.
Members of the Division of Nursing should obtain approval from Nursing Education and Research.
Transfer Promotion System
Transfer
The Transfer-Promotion System provides orderly procedures for an employee to move within a department and among departments and affords career and upward mobility opportunities on a hospital-wide basis.
The system is provided to help employees realize their individual career potentials and respond to the needs of underemployed persons.
This system is designed to facilitate the transfer, as feasible, of employees with satisfactory records of work performance and conduct, and who possess requisite qualifications. It is not used in lieu of appropriate corrective action.
Responsibility for implementation of this policy is shared by operating departments and the Employment Office.
Whether a Transfer can be effected is contingent upon the existence of an opening and the employee's qualifications, ability, and work performance, length of Continuous Service, and overall competitive status compared to that of other employee candidates and, as appropriate, outside applicants. For a Transfer to be effected, the employee must be selected by the operating department as "most suitable" for the open position. Thus, it is not possible to guarantee a Transfer to every employee requesting one.
Promotion
Promotion is a change in status upward documented according to customary professional procedure, resulting from assignment to a position associated with a higher pay grade. Selection should be based upon demonstrated capacity, quality, and length of service (if applicants are equally qualified).
The purpose of a promotional pay increase is to reward the employee for the assumption of duties more responsible and more difficult than those in the current position. Subject to the availability of funds, salary increases, not to exceed the maximum of the range, may be given in accordance with this policy.
If the employee is promoted to a position within the same class series or occupational group, the salary
- May be increased by up to 5% for each grade provided by the promotion; or
- May be established in accordance with the New Appointments policy
Temporary Promotions
Temporary promotions may be made when an employee is placed in an "acting" capacity for a period of time.
When an employee is placed in an "acting" capacity, at the discretion of management and in collaboration with the Assistant Human Resource Services Director - Employment, one of the following may occur:
- The employee may be placed in the higher level position (if vacant) with an understanding that he or she will return to the former position and salary when the position is filled.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE
Appropriate good taste, good grooming, safety, and consideration for others should govern the appearance of all employees, contract employees, residents, volunteers, students, Medical Staff of Shaukat Khanum Medical Centre Hospitals, and research personnel utilizing Shaukat Khanum Medical Centre HCS facilities. Neatness and cleanliness are evidence of concern for our patients, their families, the public, and each other.
Shaukat Khanum Medical Centre Health Care System believes that personal neatness and appropriate attire provide an atmosphere of professionalism and inspire confidence in our ability to deliver services.
The provisions of this policy apply to all personnel operating in the Shaukat Khanum Medical Centre HCS. Department policies may specify additional requirements as appropriate for employee and patient safety.
All employees, staff members, volunteers, as well as visitors to the Shaukat Khanum Medical Centre HCS shall be required to wear appropriate identification as defined in the "Identification of Employees, Staff Members, Patients and Visitors" Policy in the Shaukat Khanum Medical Centre Health Care System Policy Manual. An employee's name and picture must be visible at eye level at all times.
Uniforms
Employees for whom uniforms are required for the job must wear the appropriate uniform. Alterations to the uniform or alternatives to uniforms are allowed only if prior approval has been obtained from a Department Head and if the intent of this policy is not violated.
Scrub Suits
Scrub suits, masks, shoe covers, and gloves should be worn only in areas designated by relevant departmental policies and only by those designated to wear them as part of their personal protective equipment. Please refer to departmental policies regarding the use of scrub suits
Non-Uniform Clothing
Clothing should be clean, pressed, and in good condition. Shorts (or similar attire), denim, tank tops, midriffs, revealing apparel, and the wearing of patient garb over a uniform or outerwear are considered inappropriate for the work place and are not permitted under this policy. Hats should be worn only when part of an approved uniform. Logos which identify the SKMCH&RC or units within the Hospital
Health Care System is the only acceptable logos to be worn on collarless shirts.
Safety
As required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the SKMCH&RC shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees who perform hazardous work. The equipment will protect the face, eyes, head, and extremities. The Infection Control policies and the Employee Handbook must be used to guide departmental dress requirements where appropriate. Reference the SKMCH&RC Infection Control Manual and the Employee Handbook for specific guidelines.
Protective equipment, shields, and respiratory devices shall be used whenever the employee has the potential of being exposed to a hazardous environment, chemical, radiation, or mechanical irritant capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact. The use of protective glasses and shoes is covered in the "Personal Protective Equipment Requirements Policy" in the SKMCH&RC Safety Policy Manual.
For safety reasons, all employees must wear shoes which are appropriate to their jobs.
Grooming Standard
Cleanliness is an essential part of providing high-quality service to our customers. A neat, clean, business-like and professional appearance is a requirement for all jobs. In most instances, an employee may wear his or her hair the way he or she chooses while working, as long as it remains well-trimmed, well-groomed, and business-like in appearance.
Other Considerations
Supervisors will inform employees if business needs warrant additional requirements for the employee's position. Chewing gum is not considered appropriate in the presence of patients, visitors, or guests.
Hygiene Standards
Good personal hygiene is required. Other employees, as well as patients and guests, have a right to expect general cleanliness and good dental hygiene from the staff. Employees must refrain from using body fragrances such as cologne, talc powder, and after-shave lotions, which may have an adverse effect on patient care, on co-workers
and on visitors.
Employee Health & Safety
The SKM meets its responsibilities regarding employee health and safety by constantly trying to improve the quality of the workplace and to provide a safe and healthful place of employment. The SKM is committed to complying with the law in spirit as well as in deed. It is, however, the responsibility of every employee and staff member to report any situation or condition that appears to be a safety, environmental, or health hazard.
To report a hazard, an employee should advise his or her supervisor immediately or contact the Environmental Safety Department directly.
Children in the Work Place
Employees shall not bring children into clinical work areas at any time. Employees shall not bring children into non-clinical work areas except in extreme emergency situations. This will minimize interference with performance of job duties, minimize lost time due to exposure to communicable diseases, and maintain the SKM Health Care System's professionalism.
Exposure to communicable disease
To the extent practicable, the SKM Health Care System protects patients and employees from exposure to communicable diseases. When such work-related exposure occurs, employees may be directed to take paid Administrative Leave by the Director of Operations of designated member of the Management Council. If illness results from on-the-job exposure, the Workers' Compensation Policy applies.
Family Practice Center
The Center is staffed by faculty physicians and resident physicians in the SKM Department of Family Medicine. There is an enrollment procedure, and enrolled members and their families may use the Center for all health care requirements.
Services available include routine and acute health care, health maintenance, obstetrics, counseling, and care for chronic problems
Employee Recreational Services
Employee Recreation Services offers a variety of activities within the following areas: athletics, wellness; hobbies, clubs, and classes; discounts and services; and travel for employees and their families. Some of these opportunities include:
- Athletic leagues, tournaments, and classes;
- Health promotion and exercise classes;
- Clubs for photography, running, golf, musicians, and retirees;
- Arts/crafts and special interest classes;
- Vacation and resort discounts;
- Discounted tickets for local and regional attractions;
- Employee Privileges for SKMCH&RC gyms/pool;
- Faculty/Staff season pass for SKMCH&RC home athletic events;
- Employee Recreation Association;
- Employee Discount Card.
Worker’s Compensation
SKMCH&RC has a Workers’ Compensation Office dedicated to the administration of workers’ compensation claims. The injured employee or his representative is responsible for reporting all work-related illnesses, injuries, or exposures to occupational diseases to their immediate supervisor or the designee immediately following the incident. Neither medical payments nor compensation are payable before the employee’s written notice of injury is given. If thirty days has passed from the date of the accident or injury before notice is given by the employee, compensation is not payable unless a reasonable excuse for not giving a written notice is made to the satisfaction of the Industrial Commission.
Medical Benefits
The SKMCH&RC provides payment of all medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, sick travel, prescription drugs, and rehabilitation services prescribed by the treating physician to treat the injury as it relates to the job. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that all bills and medical reports are forwarded to the Workers’ Compensation Office for consideration and payment.
Leave Benefits
If an employee is put off work more than 7 calendar days by the treating physician, the employee will receive Workers’ Compensation leave benefits. The leave benefit is equivalent to two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly wage and not above the maximum established by the SKMCH&RC Commission. The maximum compensation rate is adjusted annually by the SKM.
Employee Incident Report
The injured employee and his supervisor or designee shall complete the Employee Incident Report. The report is then given to the health care provider who first examines the employee for medical information to be added. This health care provider may be in Occupational Health Services or in the SKMCH&RC Emergency Room. Completed incident report forms not already there should be sent to Occupational Health Services for review and submission to the SKMCH&RC Workers’ Compensation Office. The incident report form must state the following:
- days employee placed off work;
- any restriction to employee’s normal duty;
- referral to a specialty area or to Occupational Health Service;
- Medication prescribed, etc.
To avoid a delay or denial, the Employee Incident Report should be completed in full.
It is the intent of the SKMCH&RC to provide a workplace for all employees which is free from violence. The Health Care System is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior. While this kind of conduct is not pervasive in our facilities, no hospital or clinic area is immune. Violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior in our workplace will not be tolerated; that is, all reports of incidents will be taken seriously and will be dealt with appropriately. Such behavior can include oral or written statements, gestures, or expressions that communicate a direct or indirect threat of physical harm. Individuals who commit such acts may be removed from the premises and may be subject to disciplinary action, criminal penalties, or both.
Group term life insurance
The SKMCH&RC makes a group term life insurance policy, underwritten by Metropolitan Life, available to eligible employees, their spouses, and their dependents. Participation is voluntary. Employees must pay the full cost of coverage through automatic payroll deductions.
Supplemental Insurances
The SKMCH&RC provides access to an extensive selection of supplemental life insurance policies based on an employee's needs. Enrollment in these programs is voluntary, and is paid by the employee. Carriers and programs may vary from year to year. Contact the Employee Benefits Office for more information on these policies.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
The SKMCH&RC provides access to an extensive selection of supplemental accident insurance policies based on an employee's needs. Enrollment in these programs is voluntary, and is paid by the employee. Carriers and programs may vary from year to year. Contact the Employee Benefits Office for more information on these policies.
Supplemental Cancer Insurance
The SKMCH&RC provides access to a Cancer insurance plan. Enrollment in this program is voluntary, and is paid by the employee. Contact the Employee Benefits Office for more information on this policy.
Supplemental ICU/CCU Insurance
The SKMCH&RC provides access to an Intensive Care/Coronary Care insurance plan. Enrollment in this program is voluntary, and is paid by the employee. Contact the Employee Benefits Office for more information on this policy
Retirement System & Benefits
Cost of Participation
Cost of participation is shared between the employee and the SKMCH&RC. The employee contributes 6% of his or her gross salary automatically through payroll deduction. Contributions are tax-sheltered for Federal and State income tax purposes. The SKMCH&RC contributes a larger share of the cost, based on the system's actuarial needs. Both of these contributions combine to provide funding for the Retirement System Pension Fund, the Death Benefit, the Disability Income Plan, and the Retirees Health Plan.
Old-Age Benefit Plan
SKMCH&RC also has an old-age benefit plan running for its retired employees.
Annual Benefit Determination
The annual retirement benefit is based on a formula which takes into consideration a percentage of the member's average salary during the highest-paid 48 consecutive months multiplied by years of creditable service. The percentage rate is set forth by the General Assembly and subject to change. (Currently the rate is under 2%) The average for the 48 consecutive months of highest earnings is the "Average Final Compensation."
Creditable Service Determination
Creditable Service" means any period during which a member contributed to the Retirement System. Unused sick or catastrophic leave and certain purchased service credits also are included as creditable service. For each 20 days (or portion thereof) of unused sick or catastrophic leave, one month of credit is allowed
Death Benefit
If a member dies while in active status after one year of contributing membership, the beneficiary will receive a single lump sum payment. This payment equals the highest 12 months' salary in a row earned during the 24 months before death, but no less than $100,000 and no more than $2500, 000. The death benefit is paid in addition to the member's retirement accumulation or, if applicable, the Survivor's Alternate Benefit described below.
Survivor's Alternate Benefit
If a member dies while in active status after completing 20 years of credit or reaching age 60 with 5 years of credit, the principal beneficiary named to receive a refund of retirement contributions may choose to receive a monthly benefit for life instead of a refund.
Early Retirement
A reduced monthly retirement benefit is available at age 50 with 20 years of creditable service, or age 60 with 5 years of creditable service
Service Retirement
An unreduced monthly retirement benefit is available after 30 years of creditable service, after age 60 with 25 years of creditable service, or after age 65 with 5 years of service.
Retirement Payment Options
A member may elect to receive the maximum retirement income or a reduced income through one of several payment options which provide payment to a beneficiary after the member's death.
Conclusion
SKMCH&RC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, SKM Health Care System offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. To extend these opportunities, they shall:
- Recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disabilities or political affiliation/influence.
- Base selection, hiring, and promotion decisions upon valid requirements and criteria which are, reduction-in-force, terminations, and promotions objectively, without regard to race, related and necessary to perform the work
- Administer all personnel actions including compensation, benefits, tuition assistance, training, transfers color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability
Human Resource Management
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Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital &
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