ELMHURST MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
STUDENT DEPARTMENTAL ORIENTATION CHECK-LIST
This checklist is to be used as a guide for orienting new students to your department. It should be completed, signed by both the
supervisor and the student, and returned to Manager of Education Department on first day of orientation.
PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION BELOW
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Student
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Position
Department
Shift
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Check Appropriate Entry: D-DISCUSSED WITH STUDENTS where applicable
1 - BASIC INFORMATION
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Hours of Work
Reporting Absence
Values
Lunch/Breaks
Phones
2 - LOCATIONS
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Rest Rooms
Lockers
Cafeteria
Bulletin Boards
Rose Tree Gift Shop
Pharmacy
Parking Facilities
3 - INTRODUCTION/ASSESSMENT TO DEPARTMENT AND TO JOB
Completed
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Department Goals/Functions
 Use and Care of Equipment
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Introductions (Inter & Intra-Departmental)
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Explanation of Patient Identification Bands
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Review of Job Description/Competencies
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Organization Chart of Department
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Quality/Hospitality Requirements
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Department Tour
4 – HOSPITAL AND DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES
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Patients' Rights/Patient Safety
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Corporate Compliance Department Specific
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Policy Manuals
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HIPAA Department Specific Training
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Dress Code
(Privacy/Confidentiality), Ethics, Corp. Compliance
Cultural Diversity/Team and Pride Values
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Restraints
Student Signature
12/06
Date
Instructor's/Supervisor's Signature
Date
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
Environment of Care Departmental Orientation Checklist
The Environment of Care Manual shall be used to assist you with your department specific training.
Training must be completed within the student’s first day in the department.
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Safety Management
Safety Management Plan
Safety officer
Safety Committee
Accident Reports
TB Control Plan/Video
Blood-borne Pathogen Control Plan/Video
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Infection Control Manual
Environment of Care Manual and Flip Chart
Smoking Policy
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Security Management
Security Management Plan
Code Pink (Infant/Child Abduction)
Dr. Strong
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Code Rove
Sensitive Areas
Release of Information and Media Control
Reporting/Investigating Security Incidents
Identification Badges
Life Safety Management
Life Safety Management Plan
Fire Drill Policy
Code Red Response
Location of Fire Extinguishers
Location of Pull Stations
Detection/Suppression System
Bypass
R.A.C.E.
P.A.S.S.
Medical Equipment Management
Medical Equipment Management Plan
Service Requests
Electrical Equipment by Patients, Staff,
Visitors
User Education Training
Extension Cords
Red Defective Tags
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Utility Management
Utility Management Plan
Utilities Failure Plan
Emergency Outlet
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
 Hazardous Materials and Waste Management plan
 Hazard Communication Program
 Location of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
 Accidental Spills
 Labeling of Containers
Emergency Preparedness Management
 Tiered Response
 Code Yellow (Mass Casualty)
 Code Red (Fire)
 Code Purple (Evacuation)
 Code Black (Severe Weather/Tornado)
 Code Grey (Bomb Threat)
 Code Orange (Internal/External Hazardous Material Release)
Student Signature
12/06
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Instructor's/Supervisor's Signature
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