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practices, and operational needs. All staff members are required to complete mandatory training sessions as scheduled and adhere to the established supervision and evaluation protocols at all times. XXXI. STAFF HEALTH AND SAFETY This section details the comprehensive policies and procedures that Simpl Care Services LLC has established to ensure the health and safety of all staff members. It is designed to safeguard our workforce from occupational hazards, promote a clean and safe working environment, and ensure prompt, effective responses to workplace injuries or infectious disease outbreaks. Every policy item in this section is developed in accordance with regulatory mandates — including the Tennessee CAC Waiver (TN.0357.R05.00), TennCare guidelines, state and federal occupational health and safety regulations — as well as best practices in person ‑ centered care. This section covers infection control, injury reporting, and workers’ compensation processes, providing clear guidance on roles, responsibilities, and procedural steps.

a. Purpose and Objectives

Purpose Statement The primary purpose of the Staff Health and Safety policies is to create a workplace that minimizes the risk of infection, injury, and occupational hazards while ensuring that staff have access to proper reporting channels, prompt medical care, and workers’ compensation benefits if needed. These policies: • Protect all staff from infectious diseases and workplace hazards. • Establish a clear procedure for reporting and investigating injuries or incidents. • Ensure that staff who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses have access to timely workers’ compensation benefits. • Reinforce a culture of proactive health and safety awareness where every employee understands their role in maintaining a safe work environment.

Objectives

Key objectives include:

• Reducing the incidence of workplace infections through stringent infection control practices. • Ensuring that all workplace injuries and incidents are promptly reported and thoroughly investigated. • Providing clear guidelines for accessing workers’ compensation and related benefits. • Fostering an environment of continuous safety improvement and compliance with all applicable regulations.