Hospitals have disciplinary action programs that determine how staff disciplinary problems are handled. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a hospital's disciplinary action program?
a. Employees should be given a code of conduct handbook during orientation.
b. Employees should be able to review the personnel record.
c. Employees should be notified about suspension in a verbal interview.
d. Employees has no recourse until investigation is over.
Question 2Progressive discipline starts with a verbal reprimand, followed by a written reprimand, and then:
a. Termination
b. Suspension with pay
c. Suspension without pay
d. Discipline with punishment
Question 3The nurse manager counsels the staff nurse who was making inappropriate sexual comments to other staff members. The nurse manager tells the staff nurse what behavior is required and how to prevent future disciplinary actions. This is an example of:
a. Reprimanding the employee
b. Being flexible
c. Enforcing the rules inconsistently
d. Taking corrective, constructive action
Question 4A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager that another staff member is making her feel uncomfortable by making sexual comments. Before the nurse manager takes disciplinary action, the manager most likely will:
a. Investigate the allegations carefully
b. Wait to see if the problem resolves itself
c. Focus on the individual's personality
d. Disregard the staff nurse's length of service, past accomplishments or problems, level of skill, and importance to the organization
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