Departmental
Orientation Checklist
Employee Name:
EMPLID:
Department Name:
Date Employee Attended
New Staff Orientation:
Job Title:
Checklist should be completed within 30 days of hire or transfer for all new regular, part-time, and temporary staff.
TRAINING
It is the department or clinic responsibility to enroll a staff member in all mandatory training programs and other training
programs as needed. (Transfers may be current on training requirements)
NSO Code of Conduct, Infection Control, and Environmental Safety
Complete online Harassment: What It Is and How To Stop It training and Mandated Reporter Training
Complete online Preventing Employment Discrimination training
Complete online Outside Interest Disclosure (Conflict of Interest Reporting)
Complete online Information Security for Computer Users or Non-Computer Users as appropriate.
Complete online Quality Improvement: Using the Plan, Do, Study, Act Methodology
Complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) modules required for Supervisor level & above
Complete additional job/department specific training, such as AHA Life Support training or Aggression Management
Training
HUMAN RESOURCE AND MUHS POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RESOURCES
NSO MY MUHealth.org
University of Missouri Staff Handbook ‐ MyMUHealth: Employee Resources: Employee Toolbox
Location of Hospitals & Clinics Policy Manuals ‐ MyMUHealth: Employee Resources: Employee Toolbox
Location of University System policies ‐ MyMUHealth: Employee Resources: Employee Toolbox
Location of University Business Policy & Procedure Manual ‐ MyMUHealth: Employee Resources: Employee Toolbox
HR5017 - Photo Identification Badge HRI (MUHC Human Resources Intranet)
HR 5005 ‐ Dress Code : HRI
HR 503 ‐ Meal and Rest Periods: HRI
HR 109 ‐ Probationary and Qualifying Periods: HRI
HR 112 ‐ Transfer Policy: HRI
HR 5012 ‐ Drug/Alcohol Fitness for Duty: HRI
HR 5036 ‐ Nicotine Free Hiring Policy: HRI
HR 5004 – Employee Cultural/Ethical/Religious Beliefs Conflict: HRI
HR 502 ‐ Staff Grievances: HRI
HR 5014 ‐ Time Clock Procedures: HRI
HR 5016 – Non Exempt Staff Attendance & Tardiness Policy: HRI
HR 211 ‐ Overtime Pay: HRI
HR 4002 ‐ Holidays & HR 4001 ‐ Holidays Banked (Saved) as Vacation: HRI
HR 5035 - Payroll Deduction/Declining Balance Employee Discount: HRI
Pay day and pay period calendar ‐ https://sharepoint.missouri.edu/sites/hri/payroll/default.aspx
EOC 46 ‐ Tobacco: MUHC Policies and Procedures: HRI
HR 409 ‐ Worker’s Compensation Leave of Absence: HRI
MS 04 ‐ Disruptive Behavior: MUHC Policies and Procedures
Educational Assistance Programs ‐ MyMUHealth: Employee Resources: Employee Toolbox
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ‐ MyMUHealth: Employee Resources
PC 27 ‐ Child Abuse and Neglect and PC 28 ‐ Adult Abuse and Neglect: MUHC Policies and Procedures
GENERAL AND JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NSO Mission, Vision and Values and how they apply to the staff member
NSO Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Risk Management
Discussion of organizational and Departmental Confidentiality and HIPAA (Access and Confidentiality Agreement)
as well as organizational and job related ethics
Overview of departmental purpose, activities and operations
Review essential functions on job description for staff member’s current title and discuss how they are incorporated
into the performance evaluation.
Review Culture of Yes behaviors and discuss how they are incorporated into the performance evaluation
Discuss additional content of performance evaluations (i.e. goals, PDSAs, etc.)
Review Initial Competency Assessment (checklist summary for direct care providers)
Tour of work area, break rooms, restrooms, cafeteria, lockers and storage areas for belongings
Introduction of staff member to co‐workers and resource person(s)
Assign and introduce preceptor or work partner as appropriate
Communication systems including telephone, beeper operation, campus mail and DC codes
Telecom WATS code access, terms and conditions
Work schedule (including lunch time, breaks, etc.)
Use of time clock and other practices pertaining to KRONOS, including HRI and MyHR
Attendance and reporting absences; departmental call‐in procedure
Accrual rate for vacation, sick leave, personal days and scheduling/documenting all time off
Departmental dress code policy
Specific duties pertaining to use of equipment and other tools
Computer access (IDX, E‐mail, Cerner)
Departmental staff meetings and attendance requirements
After‐hour access and key policy
Age and population specific issues pertinent to your area
Review department and other important websites
SAFETY/SECURITY
Departmental procedures (general safety guidelines), accident reporting and prevention
Review location of Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm Pulls, Emergency Exits & Emergency call number
Electrical safety ‐ (general i.e. piggy‐backed power strips)
Hazardous material management, i.e. where to find SDS information
Location of Department Safety and Emergency Management Reference Manual
Review Department Evacuation Plan
Review Department Roles in Emergency Response Plans
STAFF HEALTH/INFECTION CONTROL
NSO Body substance precautions
Discuss isolation protocols and procedures (If applicable)
Prevention/reporting exposures and diseases during day shift and off hours
Employee Health hours, location and annual health screening and flu vaccination requirements
Manager/Designee Signature/Date
Staff Signature/Date
Complete the official Departmental Orientation Checklist in Taleo and keep this version in the Department File
NSO = Covered in New Staff Orientation