Are guns allowed on a licensed facility’s property? You must not permit guns, ammunition and other weapons on the premises of your agency. (WAC 388-147-1575) Joining Hands Visitation staff, clients, volunteers, visitors or any other third party are prohibited from carrying, maintaining, or storing a firearm or weapon on: any JHV premise, the property of…

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To maintain a safe, comfortable and hazard-free environment, and per state regulations, smoking in Joining Hands Visitation offices and facilities is strictly prohibited. JHV recognizes the health hazard that smoking represents and therefore operates smoke-free facilities permitting smoking in designated areas outside the building. Staff should become familiar with the areas outside the premises where…

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, Joining Hands Visitation has developed the following Drug Free Workplace Policy which covers the work-related effects of drug and alcohol use and the unlawful possession of controlled substances on agency premises. The Washington State Initiate 502 (November, 2012) does not change the prohibition to use…

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Evacuation Route diagrams are located at key locations throughout the building and in each separate office and visiting room. Each employee should familiarize themselves with the exit locations in the building and the routes from their normal work area. Employees are furthermore expected to assist any clients in finding the proper exit in event of…

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The Executive Director is directly responsible for the maintenance of the facilities, security and also has oversight responsibility for the agency furnishings and equipment. Clients and visitors shall obtain admission to the building via the call system located to the left of the building’s main entrance. Building is a controlled access facility and any and…

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