An employee is showing deficiencies in the technical skills involved in everyday nursing care. Which of the following is the first step in terminating this employee?
A) Oral reprimand
B) Written reprimand
C) Plan of assistance
D) Performance review
A
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If an employee is showing deficiencies, the first step in due process is an oral reprimand. If the deficiency continues, a written reprimand is given to the employee. Due process procedures ensure fair labor practices and prevent frivolous or punitive actions against employees by employers. If, after an oral and written reprimand, serious deficiencies are still noted, the evaluator/supervisor writes a plan of assistance for the employee.
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