8. GENERAL NURSING POLICY ADDRESSING PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS

a. Dress Code

The dress code is to be strictly followed by each employee while on campus during working hours. (See Addendum I.2) Failure to comply with the dress code will warrant disciplinary action.

Clinical Programs Dress Code Pollicy 2.04

b.  Attendance, Punctuality (late calls), Illness, Reporting

The PNO adheres to the Clinical Programs Policy on absenteeism. Persons who call in sick are required to call the nursing unit by the appropriate time (Addendum I.3). Failure to do so results in the receipt of an absent day; excessive absence results in disciplinary action. The nursing personnel adhere to the Clinical Programs Policy on tardiness and use of Accutime System as described in Clinical Programs Policy HR 2.02 - Unapproved Absences (Addendum I.4).

c. Special Disciplinary Measures

Dismissal is a disciplinary termination of employment, which is appropriate in severe cases or in situations where other forms of discipline have failed. Dismissal will follow the disciplinary process as outlined in the UAMS Administrative Guide. Immediate dismissal may occur for cause as stated in the UAMS Administrative Guide and for the following reasons:

1. An absence of three (3) consecutive days, without notifying the appropriate people, will be interpreted as self-termination, effective as of the last day worked.
2. An employee who leaves the work area without proper permission.
3. Sleeping while on duty (Addendum I.5).
4. Gross misconduct.

4. Separation/Termination

1. Separation Clearance Procedure must be followed. See UAMS Administrative Guide Policy 4.5.16. - Employee Separation Procedure
2. Employees who are terminated may make arrangements to have their final check mailed to them.

Other pertinent links:

UAMS Employee Disciplinary Notice

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