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POLICY NO . 13 - 104 . 9 - Equal Employment Opportunity Page 1 of 2 <br /> POLICY : EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY <br /> INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE : 1 / 10/80 <br /> REVISION DATE : I / 1 /01 <br /> POLICY NO . 13 - 104 . 9 President/CEO Date <br /> (This policy rescinds any previous publication covering the same material) <br /> A. Policy <br /> Indian River Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals . It is the policy of the <br /> Hospital to seek the best qualified applicants for employment and to make employment decisions without regard to <br /> race, color, handicap, disability , sex, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, disability , veteran status, <br /> citizenship, or any other characteristic or trait prohibited by law. Employment decisions include, but are not limited <br /> to those involving recruitment , referrals, hiring, placement, promotions and discharge, as well as pay , fringe benefits, <br /> job training, and all other conditions of employment . <br /> B . Purpose <br /> To ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and in a nondiscriminatory manner and to ensure <br /> compliance with applicable local , state, and federal laws and regulations. <br /> C . Amplification <br /> 1 . The Human Resources Department shall investigate alleged violations of this policy . <br /> 2 . The Grievance Procedure (Policy 13 -400) is to be used by an employee alleging discrimination under <br /> this policy . It is very important that an employee alleging discrimination report any such instances to <br /> Indian River Memorial Hospital pursuant to the Grievance Procedure immediately . This will ensure <br /> that a complete investigation and appropriate corrective action is taken. <br /> 3 . Each employee is responsible for being aware of and conforming to applicable laws and regulations <br /> regarding equal employment opportunities. <br /> 4 . The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing employees with up to date information <br /> relative to this policy . This includes posting Employment Discrimination posters in prominent areas in <br /> the workplace and including statements on Equal Employment Opportunity in all recruitment and <br /> application materials. <br /> 5 . All management personnel have the responsibility to use nondiscriminatory techniques and methods to <br /> ensure that the merits of the individual are the sole criteria for the evaluation of eligibility for <br /> employment and advancement . The Human Resources Department will monitor these activities . <br /> 6 . The Human Resources Department will ensure that adequate copies of this policy and the required <br /> equal employment opportunity posters are displayed throughout the hospital . <br /> 7 . Employees are not to show prejudice or discrimination in matters concerning patients, visitors , or <br /> fellow employees , under any circumstances. Employees who witness or are subject to harassment, <br /> discrimination, or other offensive behavior must immediately report the alleged conduct to his/her <br /> Department director or any member of the Executive Management Team , either orally or in writing , as <br /> outlined in the Hospital 's Anti -Harassment Policy (13 - 121 ) . <br /> 8 . Management personnel who receive a report of complaint of harassment, discrimination, or other <br /> offensive behavior, or who witness such behavior must report the complaint or conduct to the Director, <br /> Human Resources immediately . <br /> http : //web/search?NS -search -page=document&NS -rel -doc-name=/manuals/personnel/ l 3 _ 1 05/ 15 /2003 <br />