460 IAC 6-16-2 Adoption of personnel policies

Sec. 2. (a) A provider shall: (1) adopt and maintain a written personnel policy; (2) review and update the personnel policy as appropriate; and (3) distribute the personnel policy to each employee or agent. (b) The written personnel policy required by subsection (a) shall include at least the following: (1) A job description for each position, including the following: (A) Minimum qualifications for the position. (B) Major duties required of the position. (C) Responsibilities of the employee in the position. (D) The name and title of the supervisor to whom the employee in the position must report. (2) A procedure for conducting reference, employment, and criminal background checks on each prospective employee or agent. (3) A prohibition against employing or contracting with a person convicted of the offenses listed in 460 IAC 6-10-5. (4) A process for evaluating the job performance of each employee or agent at the end of the training period and annually thereafter, including a process for feedback from individuals receiving services from the employee or agent. (5) Disciplinary procedures. (6) A description of grounds for disciplinary action against or dismissal of an employee or agent. (7) A description of the rights and responsibilities of employees or agents, including the responsibilities of administrators and supervisors.