Physioplus+ is undertaking a thorough review of all of its publicly available Policy Documents. This includes:
  1. Website Terms & Conditions
  2. Terms & Conditions of Business
  3. Data Protection Policy
  4. Privacy Policy
  5. Social Media Policy
  6. Mobile Phone Policy
  7. Photo Permissions Policy

Mobile Phone Policy - Bring Your Own Device Policy

  • Our employee cell phone policy outlines our guidelines for using cell phones at work.
  • We recognize that cell phones (and smartphones especially) have become an integral part of everyday life. They may be a great asset if used correctly (for productivity apps, calendars, business calls etc.)
  • But, cell phones may also cause problems when used imprudently or excessively.

Scope
This policy applies to all our employees and contractors.

Policy Elements
Despite their benefits, personal cell phones may cause problems in the workplace. Employees or contractors who use their cell phones excessively may:

Get distracted from their work
  • Disturb patients or colleagues by speaking on their phones.
  • Cause security issues from inappropriate use of Physioplus+ issued equipment or misuse of Physioplus internet connection.
  • Cause accidents when they illegally use their phones inside Physioplus+ vehicles or near areas where using phones is prohibited.

Physioplus+ expects employees and contractors to use their cellphones prudently during working hours.

We advise our employees and contractors to:
  • Use Physioplus+ issued mobile phones or landlines for business purposes only and preserve them in perfect condition.
  • Surf the internet, text and talk on the phone only for a few minutes per day.
  • Turn off or silence their phones when asked.

We won’t allow employees to:
  • Play games on the cell phone during working hours.
  • Use their phones for any reason while driving a Physioplus+ vehicle.
  • Use their cell phone’s camera or microphone to record confidential information.
  • Use their phones in areas where cell use is explicitly prohibited (e.g. treatment rooms.)
  • Speak on their phones within earshot of colleagues’ working space during working hours.
  • Download or upload inappropriate, illegal or obscene material on a Physioplus+ cell phone using a corporate internet connection.

How to properly use cell phones in the workplaceEmployees can benefit from using cell phones. They’re allowed to use their phones:
  • To make business calls
  • To use productivity apps
  • To check important messages
  • To make brief personal calls away from the working space of colleagues

Employees and Contractors can use their phones during breaks or while in a stationary vehicle.

Disciplinary Consequences
Physioplus+ retains the right to monitor employees and contractors for excessive or inappropriate use of their cell phones. If an employee or contractors phone usage causes a decline in productivity or interferes with our operations, we’ll ban that employee or contractor from using their cell phones on our premises and during working and or contracted hours..
Employees and contractors may face severe disciplinary action up to and including termination and cancellation of contract, in cases when they:
  • Cause a security breach
  • Violate our confidentiality policy
  • Cause an accident by recklessly using their phones
  • Break policies, rules and laws of GDPR, Data Protection, Privacy Policy or any confidentiality of Data or Patients.