Hospitals have disciplinary action programs that determine how staff disciplinary problems are handled. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a hospital's disciplinary action program?
a. Employees should be given a code of conduct handbook during orientation.
b. Employees should be able to review the personnel record.
c. Employees should be notified about suspension in a verbal interview.
d. Employees has no recourse until investigation is over.
ANS: A
Employees must be informed about the nature and meaning of codes of conduct. Agency handbooks, policy manuals, and orientation programs may be used.
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