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Policies and Procedures
Section I: Administrative Policy – Health and Safety (Non-Resident)
Title: Rules and Regulations Policy 1.4.41
Current Effective Date: Upon Signature
Revision History: December 1, 2007
Original Effective Date: 2004
Approved By: ___________________________ Approval Date: 2/19/08
Approved By: ___________________________ Approval Date: 2/19/08
__________________________________________________________________
Purpose
To establish general safety and health regulations that shall become a part of the
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center’s Safety and Health Program. The
application of these items will address consistent workplace concerns and will
strengthen standards for accountability,
Policy
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) accepts and endorses
the commitment of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center to continue
addressing concerns for safety and health awareness within the following
guidelines that shall be used at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in
their entirety.
Each new employee shall receive a copy of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental
Center Rules and Regulations at the time he/she signs on payroll. The Safety
and Health Director or his/her designee will be required to discuss each rule and
regulation with the employee so that he/she has a full understanding of his/her
responsibilities. He/she will be required to sign an acknowledgement of
understanding that he/she will become familiar with, and abide by these rules
and regulations as it applies to the duties, which he/she performs on or off
campus for the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The Human Resources
Department will be responsible for maintaining the signed acknowledgement,
which shall be placed in the employee’s Human Resource File. See Attachment
A: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Rules and Regulations). (See
Attachment B: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Rules and Regulations
Acknowledgement).
Section I: Administrative Policy Manual Page 1 of 9
Title:
Rules and Regulations
Policy Number: 1.4.41
Current Effective Date: December 1, 2007

Each employee will be required to review the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental
Center Rules and Regulations at least annually and sign the acknowledgement
that he/she will abide by these rules as it applies to the duties which he/she
performs on or off campus for the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center.
The Human Resources Department will be responsible for maintaining the signed
acknowledgement. See Attachment C: J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Rules and Regulations Annual Acknowledgement.
These rules and regulations should develop a workforce, which projects
professionalism to the people who live and work here, their families and the
public at large.
Section I: Administrative Policy Manual Page 2 of 9
Title:
Rules and Regulations
Policy Number: 1.4.41
Current Effective Date: December 1, 2007

J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Effective 9/14/2009
(ATTACHMENT A)
Each rule and regulation listed below is supported by Policies and Procedures which are
located in the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Administrative Manual,
Department Health and Human Services (DHHS) Directives and/or J. Iverson Riddle
Developmental Center Safety Procedure Manual. The reference number can be found
after each rule. The location of each these manuals can be obtained by contacting your
Department Head/Supervisor or the Safety and Health Director.
1. All employees are instructed to be aware and conscientious of their neatness of attire
and cleanliness of apparel.
2 Employees who fail to follow appropriate dress standards may be sent home
and directed to return to work in accordance with Policy 1.3.8. Continued violations
will result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
3. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center reserves the right to determine the
appropriateness of employee appearance and attire.
4. Fingernails must be neatly groomed and short enough not to interfere
with one’s duties.
5. Hair will be kept clean and controlled so as to not interfere with the employee’s
duties. Safety and Health regulations will be observed. Beards and mustaches will be
kept neat, closely trimmed and clean.
6. A minimum amount of jewelry may be worn. Earrings must be small. Jewelry will
not be worn in other visible pierced body parts. Rings may be worn if permitted by
safety regulations.
7. Visible tattoos shall not be provocative, vulgar, obscene or indecent.
8 Proper ID Badges shall be worn with the front visible.
9 Footwear must be worn at all times unless the employee is engaging in an activity in
which shoes are not normally worn. Footwear must be non-skid soled and must have
enclosed toe. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy-Health and Safety Policy 1.4.23
Footwear).

10 Each staff person is responsible for immediately reporting to their
supervisor or Department Head any time a on-the-job-incident occurs.
(no exceptions) (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and Safety Policy
1.4.10 Accident Reporting).
11. Medical payment will not be made for ON-THE-JOB INCIDENTS until a
full investigation has been made and findings reported to Key Risk
Management Services who will determine if the incident is
compensable under the North Carolina Industrial Commission Act.
(See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and Safety Policy 1.4.33 Medical
Care and Treatment For On The Job Injuries).
12 All injuries requiring medical attention which cannot be treated by the
RN in their work area, must be sent to Employee Health or the Medical
Care Unit before seeking outside medical treatment. No employee is
to seek treatment from their family physician without prior authorization for
an on-the-job-incident. Unauthorized medical visits to hospitals and/or
Physician’s office for on-the-job-injuries will not be covered by Workers
Compensation. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and Safety Policy
1.4.33 Medical Car and Treatment for On The Job Injuries.)
13. Each injured employee is expected to follow all rules established by the J. Iverson
Riddle Developmental Center, Key Risk Management and the North
Carolina Industrial Commission. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and
Safety Policy 1.4.33 Medical Care and Treatment For On The Job Injuries).
14. All staff are expected to know where fire extinguishers are located in the
building , proper procedures for evacuation of building, fire alarm stations and
accountability of residents and staff. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health
and Safety Policy 1.4.22 Fire Evacuation Procedures).
15. All Corridors, hallways and evacuation areas leading from the building
must remain clear of all obstacles at all times. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy –
Health and Safety Policy 1.4.22 Fire Evacuation Procedures).
16. Any staff member causing or discovering a spill shall clean it up
immediately (i.e., food, water, etc.) (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health
and Safety Policy 1.4.43 Sanitation).
17. Each employee is responsible for knowing and using approved safety
equipment, i.e., gloves, masks, goggles, glasses, face shields, etc.,
when work being performed would require safety equipment.
(See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and Safety Policy 1.4.14 Bloodborne
Pathogens and 1.4.38 Personal Protective Equipment).

18. The use of tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco) is prohibited
inside any J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Building or state vehicle.
(See JRDC Administrative Manual 1.3.14 Use of Tobacco Products).
19. Tobacco use ( including smokeless tobacco products) shall occur at least
20 feet from any entrance to a building. Tobacco smoke shall not be
allowed to enter a building through an open door or window. Cigarettes
shall be disposed of in a proper receptacle. NO TOBACCO PRODUCT
( including smokeless tobacco) shall be thrown on the ground.
(See JIRDC Administrative Manual 1.3.14 Use of Tobacco Products).
20. No Chewing Tobacco or Snuff spittle can be disposed of in a container,
cup, jar or bottle that could be mistaken for food or drink. (See JIRDC
Administrative Manual 1.3.14 Use of Tobacco Products).
21. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, possession,
or use of controlled substances, the possession or use of alcoholic
beverages; and the possession of and manufacture or delivery of drug
paraphernalia is prohibited on J. Iverson Riddle Developmental
Center Campus. ( DHHS Number 47 Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace
Policy).
22. No inedible substance such as cleaning solutions, chemicals, paints, craft
products, etc shall be stored or placed in a container that is used for food or
beverage storage. (See JIRDC Administrative Manual –Health and Safety
Policy 1.4.25 Hazard Communication Act) .
23. The Speed limit shall be observed by all staff on all roads on J. Iverson
Riddle Developmental Center Campus. Broughton Hospital Police patrol
our campus on a regular basis and use Radar to check vehicle speed.
Anyone caught speeding can receive disciplinary action up to and including
dismissal. If a speeding ticket is issued, the employee will be responsible
for all cost through the court system. (JIRDC Administrative Manual 1.2.28 Rules
Governing Traffic, Parking and Personal Vehicles).
Outer Perimeter Road
All other roads
25 miles per hour.
15 miles per hour.
24. Personal vehicles must remain locked at all times when left unattended.
State and/or personal vehicles cannot be left unattended with motor running.
The storing of dangerous tools, i.e., Axes, Bush Axes, Saws, Screwdrivers,
Volatile Chemicals (i.e., gasoline) in an open area of any vehicle is strictly
prohibited. (See JIRDC Administrative Manual 1.2.28 Rules Governing Traffic,
Parking and Personal Vehicles).

25. Personal vehicles shall not be parked on the grounds except when an
employee is physically at work or off campus on official J. Iverson Riddle
Developmental Center business. Staff leaving a vehicle on campus overnight
due to required travel must notify the Information Desk at 2731 or
the Broughton Police by dialing 0. The location and description
of vehicle must be provided as well as length of time vehicle will be on
campus. (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Administrative
Manual 1.2.28 Rules Governing Traffic, Parking and Personal
Vehicles).
26. Motor vehicles are not to be driven on any sidewalks or within an area not
designated for vehicular traffic. (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Administrative Manual 1.2.28 Rules Governing Traffic, Parking and Personal
Vehicles).
27. Unauthorized personnel will not operate or attempt to repair machinery and
equipment. No employee shall tamper with or disable a safety or security
device. All defective or broken equipment must be reported to your
supervisor immediately. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and Safety
Policy 1.4.46 Sign and Tag Requirements).
28. Firearms, dangerous weapons, or explosive devices are strictly prohibited on
the campus of The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. (J. Iverson
Riddle Administrative Manual 1.3.11 Firearms and Other Weapons).
Firearms are defined as, but not limited to: pistol, rifle, shotgun, pellet gun, or any
device that propels a projectile.
Dangerous Weapons are defined as, but not limited to, – knives with a blade that
exceeds three inches, switchblade knives, metal knuckles, bow and arrow,
crossbow.
Explosive devices are defined as but not limited to dynamite, homemade bombs,
bullets and any fireworks.
29. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center has a Zero Tolerance for
Workplace Violence. This includes but is not limited to harassment/assault,
threats, physical attack, property damage, menacing, sex offense or
intimidation. (See JIRDC Administrative Policy – Health and Safety Policy
1.4.51 Workplace Violence
30. No one may use a J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center computer unless
they have authorized access. (DHHS Policy Information Resource
Memorandum of Understanding and Computer Use Policy.)

31. No pornographic sites shall be accessed from a State Owned Computer.
(DHHS Policy Information Resource Memorandum of Understanding and
Computer Use Policy).
32. The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center telephones are state owned and
are for business use only. No personal long distance call shall be made on
State Owned Phones. (General Statue 14.91 Embezzlement of State
Property By Public Officers and Employees).
33. Personal Cell Phones/Beepers are not to be used while on duty.
(J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Administrative Policy Manual
Communication 1.2.9)
34. The storing of state owned food/property and/or resident owned
property in State owned Lockers is strictly prohibited. Personal locks
cannot be used on State owned lockers. (J. Iverson Riddle
Developmental Center Administrative Manual 1.3.9 Employee
Lockers).
35. The taking of and/or misuse of state owned property/money is strictly
prohibited. Anyone caught may be dismissed and prosecuted in a Court of
Law. (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Administrative
Manual 1.2.24 Theft of State and Personal Property).
36. The eating of state owned food and or resident food is strictly prohibited
unless its part of a designated activity; purchase of such meals shall occur
through a specific process. (J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Administrative Manual 1.2.4 EATING STATE MEALS).
37. Employees have 5 calendar days to report a conviction of a DUI or DWI.to their
immediate supervisor immediately.
(DHHS Directive # 74 Alcohol & Drug Free Workplace Policy
GS-143 B-10).
38. Employees shall not operate any state owned vehicle without a valid
North Carolina Drivers License. (JIRDC Procedure Manual S-S-10 State Vehicles).
39. Any staff member who takes or uses any form of prescription or over-the counter
medication WHILE ON DUTY, must be certain that each is properly labeled, and
stored in a location inaccessible to all residents of the facility.

40. Any staff member, who is required to take medication during a resident-related
outing shall secure the medication in the lock box provided by the home for this
purpose. The locked box will be the responsibility of the staff member until they
return to the building. For IM medications, a plastic/glass medicine tube must be
provided to secure the needle and syringe after being used. The tube must be placed
in the Home’s Sharp Box immediately after returning to the building.
41. Any unsecured medication found anywhere on premises of JIRDC must be given to a
a Nursing Staff Member immediately.
42. No Personal medication shall be disposed of on JIRDC Campus.
As some residents are challenged with pica behavior, any staff member who observes
another staff member throwing down paper, trash, or cigarette butts shall report it
immediately. Any staff member engaging in this behavior shall receive disciplinary
action, and failure to report such infractions may itself result in disciplinary action, up to
and including dismissal.
9/2009

J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(ATTACHMENT B)
I,_______________________________________________, HEREBY
(Name as it appears on Social Security Card)
PLEASE PRINT NAME LEGIBLY
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THE:
J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER RULES AND
REGULATIONS with the effective date of 9/14/09.
I understand that it is my responsibility to become familiar with, and abide by these
rules and regulations as it applies to the duties, which I perform for
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center.
I have been given the opportunity to ask questions and understand that if I fail to
abide by these rules and regulations I can receive disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal.
______________________________
Employee Signature
______________________________
Date
(A copy of this acknowledgement will be filed in the Human Resources office)
9/2009

J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ANNUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(ATTACHMENT C)
I___________________________________________________,
(Name as it appears on Social Security Card)
PLEASE PRINT NAME LEGIBLY)
have reviewed the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Rules and Regulations
with the effective date of 9/14/09 and understand that I must follow each rule as it
applies to the duties, which I perform for the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental
Center.
I have been given the opportunity to ask questions and understand that if I fail to
abide by the rules and regulations I can receive disciplinary action up to and
including dismissal.
I also understand that I may obtain a copy of the rules and regulations at any time.
____________________________________________
Employee Signature
_____________________________________________
Date
(The acknowledgement will be filed in the Human Resources Department.)
9/2009