The chronic, unexcused absence from work. The definition of absenteeism can also be extended to include excused absences—such as for training workshops, sickness, vacation, or scheduled leave for social obligations— and vacant positions that adversely affect a facility’s productivity unless a plan is in place to ensure that services will not be interrupted.
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