Accrued time must be used by employees in a manner, which minimizes interference with normal operations of patient care. The manager will document reason for approval or nonapproval. An unapproved absence is one that does not have preapproval by the Department manager or designee. An unapproved absence begins with the failure of the employee to report to work and ends with the employee's return to a normal work schedule.
Absenteeism includes any part of a shift.
D. Tardy Tardy refers to failure to be at one's workstation at the assigned time. Each Department will define tardy according to the needs of the Department, this time is not to exceed 7 minutes. For absences qualifying under FMLA, appropriate documentation will be required. For FMLA definition, see administrative guide on Family Medical Leave. If further help is needed, contact manager or Office of Human Resources.