Public Psychological Services 10/29/2019

C. Describe the reports that will be provided to the Fire Department. Detail how the reports will summarize major findings such as likelihood that the applicant will be a successful firefighter, potential performance problems, whether there are reasons to believe the applicant exhibits any psychological traits or characteristics that would interfere with the successful performance of essential job tasks. We prepare two evaluative reports for each applicant.The first report summarizes the applicant's psychological testing and life history information and includes an A through F suitability ranking.The second report is a Management Summary Letter that is limited to documenting, in an unambiguous pass/fail rating,the fact that the applicant was evaluated and interviewed, and found to be either"Suitable" (Pass/Meets Standards) or "Poorly Suited" (Fail)for the position. D. What is your approach to this project? List the primary features or work tasks. Describe your execution, management, and control of the project. Candidates are administered a series of questionnaires in a quiet test environment.The results are processed into reports and read by the psychologist.After review, candidates are then given an interview with a psychologist which typically lasts between 40—60 minutes.A report is then written by the psychologist and provided to the agency for review. In summary, LEPS-PSS is not only large enough to efficiently process large groups of applicants quickly but is also nimble enough to respond to the department's need for screening individuals or small groups and meeting the need for a quick turnaround. Successfully managing a large psychological screening contract requires maintaining an experienced, well-trained team of psychologists and support staff that view themselves as partners with the client agencies. Each of the psychologists in our firm assigned to this project has extensive experience in providing pre-employment evaluation services. E. Describe your method for maintaining confidentiality of information obtained. Provide any disclosure and release forms provided to candidates. LEPS-PSS proactively takes steps to ensure the confidentiality of our clients and that our internal processes are complaint with State and Federal Laws. Office staff are trained using HIPAA guidelines and use the following practices in our office; • confidential information is stored in a locked file room, and only accessed by only those who have a "need to know", • all electronic information is encrypted using both firewalls and password protection, • office computers require complex phrases or passwords which contain a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, • All internet devices are protected using an antivirus software, • confidential information is never available for other candidates to view, • confidential information is shredded using a HIPAA compliant professional service and placed in a locked storage box until picked up to be destroyed. • employees do not discuss confidential information in public settings, • white noise machines are used throughout the office to ensure Doctor/Candidate conversations cannot be overheard A copy of our disclosure/release form is included in appendix B. F. Describe how your firms ensures compliance to H.I.P.A.A regulations. PSS/LEPS PLLC 11