2017/12/20 Council Agenda Packet

certification must be signed by a licensed physician or other appropriate professional. All required criteria must be met. ■ SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PLAN Security is accomplished in the building by:24/7 front desk staffing, card reader entry system, well monitored guest policy procedures and a security camera system.Relationships will remain active with local Police,Fire and other emergency responders.A Safety Committee will meet monthly to assess any current needs and ensure that best practices are utilized. Weekly meetings of key site staff and bi-weekly meetings with all services providers ensure continuity of communication for effective coordination of services with a consistent goal of safety for residents, staff and general community. Emergency plans are developed using templates and procedures developed by CCS &CHS from years of operating similar facilities and programs. These plans are updated annually to keep up with recent developments in emergency responses and to refresh all staff's knowledge of proper procedures.An emergency contact and procedures binder is available on site and there is off-site staff with access to this information as well. • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHS practices equal employment opportunity in the hiring,promotion, and conditions of employment. Position vacancies are advertised in a newspaper of general circulation and by other suitable means. CHS's recruitment practices will apply aggressive outreach to community- based racial and ethnic groups so that the composition and culture of the staff reflects the composition and culture of the community to the best extent possible. All CHS job postings will display the equal employment opportunity logo and slogan prominently. • PRIVACY RIGHTS Any and all information which would lead one to determine the nature and/or severity of a person's disability must be kept in a separate folder and marked"confidential." The personal information in this folder must not be released except on an"as needed"basis in cases where an accommodation is under consideration. All requests for access and granting of accommodations based on this information must be approved by the Program Director,of Everett Supportive Housing. CHS's practices and procedures are designed to safeguard the privacy of applicants and program participants. All applicant and participant files will be stored in a secure location which is only accessible by authorized staff. The staff of CHS will not discuss applicant or participant information contained in files, unless there is a business reason to do so. Inappropriate discussion of such information or improper disclosure of such information by CHS staff may result in disciplinary action. 26