SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION STATEMENT (TO BE READ BY APPLICANT)

Before an offer of employment can be made, the section below must be completed.
Envision Home Health Care, is an equal opportunity employer that affirmatively seeks to employ qualified handicapped individuals. The following evaluation will assist us in efforts reasonably accommodate a work environment to your needs.

SECTION 2: Medical History

Please Review and Sign

In making an application for employment

I certify that the information in this application is true and complete for all practical purposes. It may be verified by the facility or any affiliate. Should a position be offered and later it is found that the information is significantly untrue, incomplete, or mispresented. I understand and agree that the facility or its affiliates are relieved of all commitments, financial or otherwise pertinent to employment and that I am subject to immediate discharge without recourse.

I understand that an investigative report may be made by a consumer reporting agency to include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever may be applicable. If such an investigative report is made, I understand that I will receive notice that such report has been requested and that I will have the right to make a written request for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.

I understand and agree that if I am offered employment by the facility, my employment will be for no definite term and that either I or the facility will have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. I also understand that this status can only be altered by a written contract of employment which is specific as to all material terms and is signed by me and the Administrator of the facility.

I understand if I am an unlicensed person who has face-to-face patient/client contact that the agency will perform criminal history check per State Regulations as well as a check of the Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry. I understand that: 1) the purpose of the Employee Misconduct Registry is to ensure that unlicensed personnel who commit acts of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation or misconduct against residents and consumers are denied employment id DADS-regulated facilities and agencies; 2) the State of Texas maintains a registry of all nurse aides who are certified to provide services in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and they review and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property by nurse aides and if there’s a finding of an alleged act of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation, the nurse aide may request both an informal reconsideration and a formal hearing before the finding is placed on the registry; 3) All DADS-regulated facilities and agencies are required to check the Employee Misconduct Registry and Nurse Aide Registry before hire to determine if I am listed in either registry as having committed an act of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or misconduct against a resident or consumer and therefore, unemployable.

Release:
I hereby authorize any prior employers to provide such information concerning my employment with them as may be requested and also authorize the Registrar/Placement Office of all educational institutions attended to release an official copy of my transcript and, if available, faculty appraisals, I also authorize any appropriate licensing board to release full information concerning my license status and my license history.

The individual named below is applying for a position as and has given you as a reference. As we place great importance on the thorough screening of all our applicants, we would appreciate prompt and thoughtful responses.

Thank you in advance:

I hereby release from all liability of the company or person complaining about this form and authorize them to release all information regarding my employment with them. I understand that this information may be released to clients of the requesting company and other requesting third parties on a need-to-know basis. I also release the requesting company from all liability for any damages from the disclosure of this information.

CATEGORY I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissue or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category 1 Tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required.

CATEGORY II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, but -employment may require performing unplanned Category I Tasks.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate measures should be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II Tasks.

I have read the above and have been instructed in the techniques of universal precautions and the Envision Home Health Care, exposure control plan for blood-borne pathogens. If I choose to disregard the above standards, I realize l am doing so against Envision Home Health Care policy and OSHA standards.

I understand the potential dangers of recapping needles and of the failure to take adequate precautions to prevent or decrease the risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.

I also understand infractions of this policy will result in disciplinary action against me ranging from verbal counseling to termination.

Envision Home Health Care maintains confidentiality of operations, activities, and business affairs of Envision Home Health Care and the clients according to 1996. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Due to the nature of the work, etch employee wig gain, directly or indirectly, sensitive and confidential information on clients/patients and staff members. The health care professional safeguard the dent's right to privacy by judiciously protecting the information of a confidential nature including medical treatment information, diagnosis, medical records, personal patient information, etc. This information should be snared only Web those persons who, due to their position, have a need-to-know, Sensitive or confidential information must never be used as the basis for social conversation or gossip. If an employee is in doubt as to whether or not certain information may be shared, he/she should consult with his/her supervisor.

Envision Horne Health Care conduct "random/for cause" drug testing on its employees. Envision Home Health Care maintains a drug-free workplace policy with regard to the possession, use, distribution, and sale of drugs and alcohol, All employees are prohibited from the unlawful or unauthorized manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance or any alcoholic beverage while in the workplace or on Company-paid time Violation of this policy can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. I acknowledge I have received a copy of Envision Home Health Care policy on drug testing.

Envision Home Health Care is committed to providing a work environment, that is free from all forms of discrimination and unlawful harassment including sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees inducting management personnel. Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances either explicit or implicit as a term or condition of employment, improper behavior may be verbal, visual, or physical in nature and/or the creation of a hostile environment. Management will investigate complaints of sexual harassment promptly, impartially, and without fear of retaliation to the employee. An employee should report the alleged incident immediately and confidentially to the appropriate manager of Human Resources.

Envision Home Health Care does not reimburse or provide incentives to employees, physicians, durable equipment providers, family, or another health professional for patient referrals for home health services. Employees found in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline up to termination of employment.

Envision Home Health Care does not discriminate against clients or employees based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital, or disability.

Envision Horne Health Care employees will report suspected abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation to the slate departments of both the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services the Department of Aging and Disability Services, and Envision Home Health Care management. Envision Home Health Care employees suspected of abuse, neglect, or exploitation will be suspended immediately, an investigation will be conducted, and if the investigation validates the claim, the employee will be terminated.

Envision Home Health Care is a non-subscriber to workers' compensation insurance. An employee who incurs an injury on the job that requires emergency medical treatment or is lite threatening should proceed to the nearest emergency room. Emergency medical treatment (non-tie threatening) or non-emergency treatment should be referred to Envision Home Health Care designated clinic. Notify Envision Home Health Care of an injury within 24 hours to complete paperwork. Medical expenses for injuries are covered with the exception of the following: employee's willful intent to hurt self or others, intoxication or drug use, horseplay, acts of God, and/or acts of a third party.

Envision Home Health Care utilizes a progressive discipline process in cases of misconduct or unacceptable performance. This includes the verbal warning, written warning, and final warning. Disciplinary action may begin at an advanced stage of the processor may result in immediate termination based upon the nature and severity of the offense, the employee's record, and other circumstances.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and will comply with all applicable agency policies and guidelines. I understand that copies of the policy and procedure manuals are available and that it is my responsibility to read, understand and confirm all applicable agency Policies including personnel policies. It is also my responsibility to comply with periodic changes and revisions.