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Practice "Universal Safety Precautions" as instructed in campus labs and in the
clinical area whenever dealing with blood or body fluids. |
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Put paper towels and other trash in designated containers. Take pride in your
environment and respect other's rights. |
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Use equipment according to directions and report any problems with equipment to
the faculty. |
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Return supplies and equipment to designated locations. |
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Wear safety equipment as instructed. |
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Refer
to information regarding FIRE and DISASTER REGULATIONS as posted on College
bulletin boards and published in the College Handbook. In the event of a bomb
threat, follow instructors' directions. Follow procedures outlined in
hospital/agency orientation when in the clinical setting. |
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Smoke only in designated areas. Most clinical facilities are smoke-free
environments. Do not carry lighted materials while in uniform when going to and
from clinical assignments. All campus buildings are smoke-free with outside
designated smoking areas and trashcans. Please put your butts (cigarettes and
cigars) in designated cans, not on the ground to keep the environment pleasant
for everyone. |
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Report all injuries and illnesses to the faculty. If you are injured on campus
or in the clinical setting, report the injury to your instructor and the charge
nurse before leaving the facility. Complete all necessary paperwork per hospital
or agency protocol before leaving the clinical setting. Comply with any
recommended follow up care to protect your health. |
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Observe the speed limit on campus. Pedestrians have the right of way. Display
College parking decals and report auto accidents to the Campus Security team.
Park in designated areas, leaving Handicapped parking spaces open to those with
special decals. |
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Report safety hazards to the faculty. In the clinical setting, also notify the
charge nurse of potential safety hazards. |
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During clinical agency orientation, ask how to call a code /cardiac arrest in
each clinical setting using the agency protocol and follow guidelines outlined
by faculty. Start CPR after calling 911 or a code unless the patient has a DO
Not Resuscitate (DNR) order on the chart. |
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Students will comply with any official or criminal investigation for warranted
cause or concern, including drug testing and other screening mandated by the
college or clinical affiliate. |
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No
beepers or cellular telephones are permitted in the classroom, lab, or clinical
setting. Secretaries and staff will not answer your calls. |
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Health Care Services The school does not
provide health care services for students or faculty. Students are encouraged to
maintain health care insurance in the event of illness, accident or pregnancy.
Emergency care and child care services are referred to community resources and
are the student's expense. The school is not responsible for injury or accident
incurred as a result of student experiences and clinical assignments.. No
housing is available on campus. Dependable travel to and from clinical
assignments is the responsibility of the student. |
