Working from Home

Goal - why is this important to us?

Working from home may be beneficial to staff at Dawn Farm. We want to ensure that staff are prepared for working from home and client-sensitive information is kept secure and protected.

Ingredients - what do I need to get started?

• Access to a computer

• Space to keep client files secure (if paper files are kept)

Timeframe - about how long will this take?

N/A

Contacts - who do I need to let know?

Discuss working from home arrangements with your supervisor.

Steps - what do I do?

Working from home will be evaluated on a case by case basis, using the following criteria:

• Job responsibilities- Can the responsibilities of the position reasonably be performed remotely?

• Employee suitability- Is the work performance of the employee suitable for working remotely?

• Equipment needs- What technology or other items may be needed?

  • Computer

    • Note: Internet service will not be provided by Dawn Farm.

  • Locking file storage

After discussing working from home with your supervisor, the following items should be considered:

• Ensure that your workspace allows for security of client information:

  • Locking storage for client files

  • Don't use a shared computer to access client records in Apricot, CRCT, etc

  • Meeting space for telehealth appointments should be provided in a controlled environment (closed doors) where there is a reasonable expectation of absence from intrusion by individuals not involved in the client's direct care.

• Scheduling:

  • How many hours / days each week will you work remotely?

Follow-up - what loose ends do I need to wrap up?

None