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Philosophy\u003Cbr>a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives\u003Cbr>b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures\u003Cbr>c) Follows the facility’s Standards for Ethical Business Conduct\u003Cbr>d) Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member\u003Cbr>e) Cognizant of patient’s rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties\u003Cbr>f) Respects patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality\u003Cbr>g) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services , and activities\u003Cbr>2. Communication\u003Cbr>a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers\u003Cbr>b) Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate\u003Cbr>3. Financial Practices\u003Cbr>a) Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices\u003Cbr>b) Reports wasteful practices\u003Cbr>c) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements\u003Cbr>4. Compliance Program\u003Cbr>a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Compliance Program\u003Cbr>b) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures\u003Cbr>5. QAPI Program\u003Cbr>a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted QAPI Program\u003Cbr>b) Performs according to established performance improvement policies and procedures\u003Cbr>6. Safety/Risk Management Program\u003Cbr>a) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities\u003Cbr>b) Compliant with safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities\u003Cbr>c) Maintains responsibility for safe work area by reporting to the Safety Officer or designee observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure non-compliance.\u003Cbr>d) Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.\u003Cbr>e) Reports observed or suspected medical emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel and responds appropriately.\u003Cbr>f) Identifies facility emergency situations ([e.g. fire/disaster](e.g. fire/disaster)) and notifies appropriate personnel and external agencies.\u003Cbr>7. Professional Competence\u003Cbr>a) Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences\u003Cbr>b) Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education\u003Cbr>c) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations\u003Cbr>d) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities\u003Cbr>e) Open to suggestions and recommendations\u003Cbr>8. 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