F. ON THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
 

8. Use of Electronic Media
 

Erwine Home Health and Hospice uses various forms of electronic communication including, but not limited to computers, e-mail, telephones, and the Internet. All electronic communications, including all software, databases, hardware, and digital files, remain the sole property of Erwine Home Health and Hospice and are to be used only for Erwine Home Health and Hospice business and not for any personal use.

Electronic communication and media may not be used in any manner that would be discriminatory, harassing, or obscene, or for any other purpose that is illegal, against Erwine Home Health & Hospice policy, or not in the best interest of Erwine Home Health & Hospice.

Employees who misuse electronic communications and engage in defamation, copyright or trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, discrimination, harassment, or related actions will be subject to discipline and/or immediate termination.

Employees may not install personal software on Erwine Home Health and Hospice computer systems.

All electronic information created by any employee using any means of electronic communication is the property of Erwine Home Health and Hospice and remains the property of Erwine Home Health and Hospice. Personal passwords may be used for purposes of security, but the use of a personal password does not affect Erwine’s ownership of the electronic information.

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