Zero Tolerance Policy

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Munchkin Therapies is committed to providing a safe environment for the people it serves, and to preventing abusive conduct in any manner.  Every member of this organization is responsible for preventing abusive conduct in any form.  Every member of this organization is responsible for protecting the individuals we serve and ensuring their safety and well-being.

The Zero Tolerance Policy is established for Munchkin Therapies employees, families, volunteers, and participants. All are expected to adhere to this policy. Abuse of any kind is not tolerated.

Employees of Munchkin Therapies are Mandated Reporters. A Mandated Reporter is required to report any reasonable suspicion or known abuse to the appropriate entity. For employees of Munchkin Therapies this includes: the Regional Center and the Department of Children and Family Services for minors, to the Office of Adult Protective Services for adults, and to the Long-term Care Ombudsman for those clients in long-term care facilities, and/or to law enforcement as appropriate. Any reasonable suspicion or known abuse must be reported by telephone immediately, or as soon as practically possible, and by written report sent within 48 hours.

Munchkin Therapies upon becoming aware of a reportable incident or allegation of abuse or neglect of a consumer shall take immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the involved consumer and all other consumers receiving services.

All allegations of abuse will be investigated. Any employee accused of abuse, neglect or mistreatment will be immediately suspended from work. If the investigation substantiates abuse, neglect, or mistreatment the employee will be immediately terminated. 

All Munchkin Therapies employees will be fully informed upon hire and annually thereafter regarding the Zero Tolerance Policy, and mandatory abuse and neglect reporting laws. Each employee will be knowledgeable of their responsibility to protect consumers from abuse and neglect, the signs of abuse and neglect, the process for reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and the consequences of failing to follow the law. A copy of Munchkin Therapies’ Zero Tolerance Policy will be given to each employee and vendor upon hire or engagement.

Munchkin Therapies will closely monitor the Zero Tolerance Policy and report its adherence to this policy annually to the vendoring Regional Center.