Patient Safety and Clinical Site Compliance
Students shall comply with all federal, state, institutional, and affiliate policies governing patient safety and infection prevention.
Students shall follow current guidance established by:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • Clinical affiliate infection prevention policies • Clinical affiliate occupational health requirements
Students are responsible for appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based upon:
Clinical activity Patient condition
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Standard Universal Precautions Transmission-Based Precautions
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Institutional protocols
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Professional appearance shall never compromise:
Patient safety Student safety
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Infection prevention Clinical workflow
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Confidentiality Quality of care
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The Program requires students to comply with all clinical affiliate policies regarding uniforms, identification, PPE, grooming, and workplace safety.
Affiliate requirements shall take precedence whenever they exceed Program requirements.
Clinical Orientation Checklist Clinical Affiliation Agreements
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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
The Dress, Professional Appearance, and Identification Policy is reviewed annually as part of the Program's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process.
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