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X. CLINICAL-AFFILIATE REQUIREMENTS

Clinical affiliates may impose health, immunization, screening, training, or occupational-health requirements that exceed the Program's minimum requirements.

Examples may include:

Additional vaccination requirements;

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Additional TB screening;

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• Additional infectious-disease screening; • Annual influenza vaccination; • COVID-19 vaccination or documentation; • Respirator fit testing; • Drug screening; • Background screening; • Physical examination or medical clearance; • Additional occupational-health documentation; or • Site-specific infection-prevention training.

Students must satisfy the requirements of the assigned clinical affiliate before beginning the applicable clinical experience.

The Program will communicate applicable clinical-site requirements to students in advance when reasonably possible.

XI. PREVENTION AND REQUIRED TRAINING

Prior to participating in any patient-care activity, students must successfully complete required educational programs regarding occupational health and safety.

Required training includes:

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; • Standard Precautions; • Transmission-Based Precautions; • Infection Prevention; • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); • Needle Safety;