LAC 48:I.6241. Personnel Records

A. A TGH shall have a personnel file in the facility for each staff member who provides services for the TGH. Each record shall contain: 1. the application for employment and/or resume; 2. reference letters from former employer(s) and personal references or written documentation based on telephone contact with such references; 3. any required medical examinations; 4. evidence of current applicable professional credentials/certifications according to state law or regulations; 5. annual performance evaluations; 6. personnel actions, other appropriate materials, reports and notes relating to the individual's employment with the center; 7. the employee’s starting and termination dates; and 8. the results of criminal history and registry checks. B. The staff member shall have reasonable access to his/her file and shall be allowed to add any written statement that he/she wishes to make to the file at any time. C. A TGH shall retain the staff member’s personnel file for at least three years after the staff member’s termination of employment.