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President’s MessageWelcome to Galen. The success of each of our students and Galen as an institution of higher educationrelies on the contributions made by our individual employees. We are pleased you are a part of our team.Our mission is to prepare diverse learners to become competent and caring nurses to meet thehealthcare needs of the communities they serve. The direct result of that mission is reflected in thepractice of our nursing graduates who have successfully achieved their professional goal of excellence aspractical and registered nurses.Galen’s mission is supported by strong planning and forward thinking by our Board of Directors andadministrators; dedicated and driven qualified professional staff and faculty committed to achievingacademic excellence; beneficial collaborative relationships with healthcare and education providers;institutional commitment to service-oriented and lifelong learning opportunities; and continuousenhancement of institutional quality through ongoing assessment of our students’ needs and our programoutcomes.Galen values excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity above all else and strives toincorporate these traits into our culture and curriculum, so they may affect all who pass through ourdoors. Since 1990, Galen has offered the promise of exceptional nursing education which has beenbrought to life through the lived experiences of more than 10, 000 graduates.We hope that you will let these principles guide you in your daily work. We invite your comments on thecontents of this Handbook, as well as any other observations which may assist Galen in achieving itsmission.Sincerely,Mark VogtPresident
TABLE OF CONTENTSPresident’s Message. 1GENERAL INFORMATION . 5Our Values and Vision . 6Our Mission . 6Our Goals . 6History . 7Galen’s Rights and Responsibilities . 8Respect for the Individual. 8EMPLOYMENT POLICIES . 9Accident Reporting . 9Background Screening, Credential Verification, & Drug Screening . 9Changing Personal Information . 10Conflict of Interest . 10Discrimination and Harassment Policy . 11Reporting & Complaint Procedure . 11Employment at Will . 12Employment Date . 12Reinstatement . 12Equal Opportunity . 12Equity in Hiring Practice . 12Expense Reporting . 13Gifts, Tips and Gratuities . 13Intellectual Property . 14Introductory Period . 15Minimum Age . 15New Employee Orientation . 15Outside Employment . 15Performance Appraisal. 16Personnel Records . 16Position Description . 16Reference Requests . 17Reference Inquiries . 17Salary Review Date . 17COMPENSATION . 18Employment Classification . 19Exempt and Non-Exempt . 19Hours of Work . 20Overload Compensation . 20Overtime . 20Payroll Deductions . 21Payroll Information . 21Termination Pay . 21Time Recording . 21Workload . 222Employee HandbookRevised April 2, 2012
TIME-OFF BENEFITS . 23Adoption Leave . 23Bereavement Leave . 23Extended Illness Benefits . 24Family Medical Leave Act . 25Jury Duty Pay . 26Leave of Absence . 26Military Leave . 27Paid Time Off . 28Paternity Leave . 30Voting Time . 30BENEFITS. 31Insurance Benefits . 31Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) . 31Dental Insurance . 31Disability Insurance . 31Flexible Spending Account. 31Health Insurance . 31Health Reimbursement Account . 32Life Insurance . 32Qualifying Events . 32Professional Liability Insurance. 32Tuition Benefits . 33Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Examination and Renewal Reimbursement . 33Tuition Assistance Program . 33401(k) . 35Associate Referral Program . 35Computer Equipment . 35Parking . 35Wellness Reimbursement Program . 35EMPLOYEE CONDUCT . 36Absences–General . 36Absenteeism . 36Confidentiality . 36Discipline . 37Drug-Free Workplace Policy . 38Employee-Student Consensual Relations . 39Gambling . 39Grievance Procedure . 40Personal Appearance . 42Resignation . 42Exit Interview . 42Tardiness. 43Violence in the Workplace. 43Weapons . 43Whistleblower Policy . 44Workplace Harassment . 453Employee HandbookRevised April 2, 2012
COMMUNICATIONS . 46Communication Systems and Electronic Media. 46Information Technology Responsible Use . 50Information Technology Responsible Use . 50Employee Right to Privacy . 50Employee Suggestions . 50Graduation Attendance . 51Inclement Weather . 51Dynamic Emergency Alert Network (DEAN) Alert . 51Open Communications . 51Social Media . 52Town Hall Meetings . 52GALEN PREMISES RULES . 53Bulletin Board . 53Confidential Information – Clinical Facilities . 53Confidential Information–Students . 53Courtesy . 53Distribution and Solicitation . 53Leaving the Facility . 53Maintenance of Equipment . 54Meal Periods . 54Personal Packages . 54Personal Visitors, Calls and Mail . 54Rest Periods . 54Safety . 54Security . 54Smoking . 55Telephone Procedures . 554Employee HandbookRevised April 2, 2012
GENERAL INFORMATIONThis handbook outlines the important features of employment with Galen Health Institutes. The practices,policies, and procedures outlined in this handbook are to be followed by all employees of Galen. It is notintended to contain all of the policies or benefits of Galen Health Institutes. All previous handbooks issuedby Galen Health Institutes are replaced and superseded by this edition. Galen intends to continue thepolicies described in this handbook but does reserve the right to revise or discontinue them at any time.This handbook does not represent an employee contract, in whole or in part, for any duration betweenGalen and its employees. It does not give any expressed or implied right of continued employment. In thishandbook, “Galen,” or “Galen Health Institute,” or “Galen College of Nursing,” means, as appropriate,Galen Health Institutes, Inc.Throughout this handbook, there are references to healthcare personnel. Since Galen programs haveclinical experiences in medical facilities, Galen employees are expected to adhere to the same standardsand policies followed by employees of those medical facilities. In the event of a conflict of policies, pleasecontact a Human Resources representative.Any questions regarding this handbook should be directed to a Human Resources representative.Neither this handbook nor any other College document confers any guarantee, either express or implied,to remain in the College’s employment. As changes occur or as new pro
Collaborative Relationships - Galen meets community and learner needs by fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare and education providers. Collaborative relationships serve to secure investment in the educa
