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UNCLASSIFIED Crisis Intervention Program Policy Guide and CIP service recipients of the practical and legal limitations of confidentiality in group. settings. Protections to confidentiality can be enhanced by identifying space available to talk privately with employee assistance personnel, chaplains, and mental health professionals 4.8. Crisis Intervention Program Personnel Retention Review Process Any questions regarding the suitability of a team member's continued participation in the CIP must be resolved by conference with the EAU UC, the RPM, the CIP TL, and the MO. The principal considerations are to maintain (1) standards of clinical care, (2) program quality, and (3) efficiency. The RPM must verbally notify the team member of the final decision. Options range from a recommendation for further training to permanent removal from CIP. A CIP team member can be removed from a CIP activation based upon the following concerns: (1) "failure to follow directions" and "insubordination' of the CIP TL, the RPM, the MO or the EAU UC; (2) physical exhaustion, (3) medical illness; or (4) evidence of excessive emotional response. 4.8.1. Reasons for Removal from Crisis Intervention Program Team A CIP team member may be removed for the following reasons: Repeated unavailability for assignment, regardless of cause. Noncompliance with program requirements (e.g., reports, training, or updates) Failure to abide by EAU policies and procedures. Failure to perform assigned EAP functions and duties. Personal or professional behavior that reflects poorly on the team and/or the program. Behavior and/or demeanor that indicates the team member has been rendered ineffective by his or her reaction to traumatic events while serving as part of a crisis intervention response. Failure to obtain a "Successful" or "Consistent Performer" performance appraisal rating on his or her Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) or Year-End Performance Wrap-Up. Breach of confidentiality.. Breach of the code of ethics.. Participation in an event without authorization or "self-launching." Failure to effectively communicate with the EAP chain of command and EAU staff or failure to abide by the directives of the EAP chain of command. 4.9. Crisis Intervention Program Training The sensitive nature of the work that often surrounds CIP activities requires the highest possible. quality of preparation for all CIP personnel.. 6-hour psychological first aid class, in person or online, and receive a certificate of completion 15 UNCLASSIFIED