Surveyors determine that these descriptions have been updated within the past year. To understand employee and employer expectations, surveyors read the program's personnel policy manual. Job-specific descriptions for all employees. Job descriptions for all independent contractors. 2 Annual performance evaluations reflecting the established job-specific descriptions are done for all personnel, including independent contractors.
Evaluations reflect the criteria in the job-specific descriptions.
A separate personnel file is maintained for each facility employee, including independent contractors. 5 Personnel files demonstrate that all employees or independent contractors have the necessary education, experience and skills required for job performance, and are lawfully able to work in the facility. Of course, surveyors look around the building and make a determination about patient and staff safety. Reviewers are even asked to imagine themselves in the office during an emergency situation. Since Academy reviewers are not usually from the same town where the program is located, seeing a Fire Marshall certificate or similar document usually resolves the issue about compliance with local fire codes.