STANDARD OF CONDUCT: HEALTH AND SAFETY

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to promoting an environment that is safe, healthy and secure for our workforce members, patients and visitors by following all safety procedures and guidelines.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To strictly adhere to Harris Health’s Red Rules and to “stop the line” when noncompliance is observed with a Red Rule as outlined in Harris Health Policy 3466.01.
• To take all reasonable precautions and follow all applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements and rules.
• To wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever it is required.
• To ensure that you are properly trained to use the equipment you are required to use and that you are properly trained to perform any procedure you are required to perform.
• To promptly report any and all spills or accidents involving medical waste or hazardous materials, and to report any and all injuries to a workforce member, patient, or visitor. To immediately report any physical assault, threat, intimidation, property damage or knowledge of an unauthorized weapon to prevent workplace violence.
• To wear your Harris Health ID badge at all times and in the proper location.
• To never report to work while being impaired by medication (even prescribed medication) or alcohol.
• To follow Harris Health infection control policies and practices, including but not limited to, wearing a mask when appropriate and required and social distancing.