clothing in good repair that allows for adequate movement to complete clinical examinations. Strict avoidance of midriff tops, halters, translucent tops, low-cut necklines, tank tops, leggings, shorts, jeans, T-shirts, or skirts more than four inches above the knee. Tattoos should be covered when seeing patients or navigating clinical sites. Footwear: Comfortable, clean, closed-toed shoes in good repair. Open-toed shoes are not permitted. Clean sneakers are acceptable only when worn with scrubs. Hair: Neatly groomed hair, worn in compliance with clinical site or healthcare facility guidelines. Shoulder-length or longer hair should be secured to avoid interference with patient care. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed. Nails : Artificial nails, tips, and gel polish are not permitted during clinical rotations. Nail length may not inhibit physical examination or procedural skills. Jewelry: Students may wear a wristwatch, two to three rings, small non-distracting earrings, and a maximum of two bracelets or necklaces. Excessive jewelry or accessories
that may interfere with patient care or patient safety are not permitted. Students found not adhering to dress code standards are in violation of the
professionalism policy and may receive a failing grade for the rotation regardless of other performance. Repeated violations may result in academic probation and/or dismissal. Occupational Exposure, Injury, Illness, and Incident Reporting Policy Before participating in any laboratory or simulation activity that carries a risk of exposure to infectious or environmental hazards (e.g., standard precautions training, phlebotomy practice, cadaver lab), students are informed in writing of the relevant safety policies, including procedures for post- exposure care and the associated financial responsibility. The complete Occupational Exposure, Injury, Illness, and Incident Reporting Policy, including required prevention training, the immediate post-exposure response, incident documentation, medical follow- up, and financial responsibility, is reproduced in full in Appendix E. Post-Exposure Procedure (Summary) ● Immediately wash the affected area (or flush/irrigate as appropriate) a nd report the exposure to the supervising faculty member or preceptor. ● Notify the Clinical Director of Education (or designee) and course faculty, as applicable, as soon as safely possible. ● Seek prompt evaluation from an appropriate healthcare provider - the clinical affiliate’s Employee/Occupational Health office, an emergency department, an
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