Attachment_1_Hospital_Standards___Requirements.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA — DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS EDMUND G. BROWN JR., GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS - ATASCADERO

PO Box 7001 Atascadero, CA 93423-7001 805-468-2887

ATTACHMENT 1

HOSPITAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero

1. DRESS CODE POLICY

All Contractors, their personnel, subcontractors, and anyone else providing services at DSH- Atascadero are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to their type of work and services being provided, that also differentiates from DSH-Atascadero patients clothing. The below clothing parameters will support the safety and security of DSH-Atascadero patients, Contractors and staff.

A. Contractor, their personnel, subcontractors, and anyone else providing services at DSH-

Atascadero shall not wear khaki or similarly colored clothing, hats, shorts, open toed shoes, sandals, and flip flops while providing services anywhere on hospital grounds.

B. Photo identification badges shall be worn below the neckline and above the waistline, with the photograph facing forward and unobstructed from view. ID Badges shall NOT be worn on sleeves, belts, or carried in wallets.

C. Clothing with logos that reveal information, such as logos that advertise names and locations of churches or schools, businesses, or local addresses or phone numbers of any kind is prohibited, with the exception that contractors and outside vendors may wear shirts or uniforms that identify their businesses.

D. Clothing that endorses antisocial views, violence, a gang or drug culture, is sexually provocative, or displays vulgar or derogatory messages about any group or individual is prohibited.

E. Clothing with logos which reveal personal information (e.g., logos that advertise pregnancy, political agenda, and pictures of families) is prohibited.

F. No military clothing

G. No sunglasses shall be worn in doors

H. Clothing shall not be baggy, tight, or low slung as to impede movement when performing one’s duties. Clothing shall also be in good repair.

I. The torso from the neckline to the knees shall remain covered during the performance of the services. If services include physical activity, bending, lifting, squatting, or reaching no bare skin or undergarments are to be showing at any time.

J. Any clothing that has been lost behind security shall be reported to the Department of Police Services (DPS) and the Contract Manager or designee immediately.

K. Any clothing items or clothing issues not specified above that are deemed to be unsafe or unprofessional may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Contract Manager or designee.

2. NECKWARE POLICY

While on state hospital grounds, Contractor, their personnel, subcontractors, and anyone else providing services at DSH-Atascadero shall not wear any item that encircles the neck. Examples include, but are not limited to: neckties, scarves, necklaces and non-state issued lanyards.

Exceptions would be for neckwear with clip-on attachments and state-issued lanyards.

3. TOOL CONTROL INSIDE SECURITY

Prior to passing through the sally port, Contractor and or Contractor’s employees bringing tools and/or equipment into the secured area of DSH-Atascadero will be required to standby while a Department of Police Services (DPS) officer completes a DSH-Atascadero Tool/Equipment Inventory form listing a maximum of ten (10) tools or pieces of equipment. Any exceptions to the maximum quantity permitted must be cleared through DPS Command staff prior to the date of service. The tools must be carried in a tool box or pouch. The completed DSH-Atascadero Tool/Equipment Inventory form must accompany the Contractor and/or Contractor’s employees with the tools/equipment at all times. After completion of services in each designated work area, the Contractor and/or Contractor’s employees and DSH-Atascadero Staff Escorts are responsible for conducting a search of the work area to ensure no tools/equipment are left behind. DPS will verify the accountability of all tools/equipment listed on the Tool/Equipment Inventory form upon Contractor and/or Contractor’s employees entering and exiting the secured area of DSH- Atascadero. In the event Contractor and/or Contractor’s employees discover a tool or piece of equipment is lost or missing, Contractor/Staff Escort shall immediately notify DPS at (805) 468- 2366 and the DSH-Atascadero contract manager.

4. INFLUENZA VACCINATION POLICY

To align with the recommendations and policies of the San Luis Obispo County Office of Public Health, Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (DSH-Atascadero) is taking measures to minimize the transmission of influenza. Contracted providers must either show written proof that they have received an influenza vaccine or complete an Influenza Declination Form, provided by DSH-Atascadero contact staff. In addition, all non-vaccinated providers must wear a mask during the designated flu season when in all areas patients are allowed. DSH-Atascadero will provide free influenza vaccines upon request to your DSH-Atascadero contact staff member.