All employees, business associates, and other guests must be always treated with courtesy and respect. Employees are expected to refrain from conduct that may be dangerous to others. The unauthorized possession or carrying of firearms or dangerous weapons on MTSA property for any reason is prohibited.
Note: Possession of a firearm is only permitted if it is secondarily secured in the employee's locked vehicle.
Conduct that threatens, intimidates, coerces, or injures another employee, business associate, or guest, will not be tolerated. Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia resources may not be used to threaten or injure anyone at the workplace or outside the workplace. MTSA treats threats coming from an abusive personal relationship as it does other forms of violence.
Indirect or direct threats of violence, incidents of actual violence, and individuals or activities that may result in violence should be reported as soon as possible to executive administration, or anyone in management. When reporting, the employee should be as specific and detailed as possible. Employees should not place themselves in peril, nor attempt to intercede during an incident of violence. No employee will be retaliated against for making good-faith reports.
Employees should promptly inform the Office of Human Resources of any protective or restraining order that they have obtained that lists the workplace as a protected area. MTSA is committed to supporting victims of violence by providing referrals to MTSA’s community resources and providing time off.
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia will promptly and thoroughly investigate all reports of threats of violence or incidents of actual violence and of suspicious individuals or activities. The identity of the individual making a report will be protected to the extent possible under applicable laws. MTSA may suspend employees suspected of workplace violence or threats of violence, either with or without pay, pending investigation.
Any employee found to be responsible for misconduct that is in violation of these guidelines will be subject to prompt disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
It is a requirement that employees report to their supervisor or the Office of Human Resources, in accordance with this procedure, any behavior that compromises MTSA’s ability to maintain a safe work environment. All reports will be investigated immediately and kept confidential, except where there is a legitimate need to know.
For additional information, please see Firearms & Weapons Policy.