Student placement agreements are executed in order to enable clinical opportunities. These agreements stipulate that faculty and students adhere to agency requirements. These requirements include, in part, compliance with policy and procedure such as confidentiality, knowledge of orientation material, etc. Students must show preparation for clinical participation by maintaining clinical requirements set by Bellin College and the clinical agencies. Failure to provide timely documentation will result in an inability to participate in the clinical settings, thus jeopardizing student’s ability to progress. Students are required to be compliant with all health requirements to be fully prepared for clinical experiences.
TB Testing
Students are required to have an up-to-date health record, including the required immunizations and the annual TB skin tests. Annual TB skin tests must be completed, and documentation uploaded you are your ViewPoint account.
CPR Certification and CPR Renewal Training
CPR certification must be from the American Heart Association – Healthcare Provider/ Basic Life Support (infant/child/adult). Students will be trained at the College using the RQI system. Every 3 months students will be required to complete the ongoing curriculum to verify competence of skills and knowledge. With each quarterly renewal, students will begin a new 2-year cycle of certification from the American Heart Association. Students must show proof of CPR certification by uploading their e-card into Viewpoint. Noncompliance will result in the student’s removal from clinical placement(s) and inability to progress in the program.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Each clinical agency has established rules regarding mandatory flu vaccines and requires proof of compliance. Flu vaccines are administrated for free at Bellin College each fall. If a student receives a flu vaccination at a facility other than Bellin College, the student must provide evidence of receiving the vaccination and sign a declination form showing the vaccination has been received outside of Bellin College.
Clinical Compliance Course
Students will complete annual modules located in the learning management system which include, but not limited to, topics such as infection control, bloodborne pathogens, and safety. Students will be assigned the modules and will be expected to complete those modules before starting their clinical course. If any assigned tasks are not completed, students will not be allowed to begin their clinical.
Clinical Orientation
Students are required to attend their respective clinical orientations assigned in order to be fully prepared for the semester. Students who do not attend as scheduled will require a personal session and may be charged an associated fee.
Confidentiality of Protected Health Information
Clinical experience requires students to access protected health information about clients. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires health information about clients to be secured and kept confidential. As a student, there is a legal and ethical need to protect a client’s right to privacy. Client information will not be shared in any form or medium, including written, verbal, or electronic methods, with anyone other than those who are directly responsible for the patient’s care and treatment. Patient identifiers include, but are not limited to: name, medical records number, and visit number, dates including birth date, date of admission and date of discharge. Patient care information will be discussed only in-patient care areas, and with acute awareness of who is within hearing range.
While student may write down essential information for the preparation and care of clients, information that identifies a client in any way may not be taken from the clinical site. No records may be photocopied for any reason. It is unlawful to disclose any individually identifiable information. This relates to information about past, present and future:
- Physical and mental health
- Provision of healthcare to the client
- Payment for the client’s healthcare
Violation of this policy may result in clinical and/or disciplinary probation, dismissal, and/or legal and financial consequences.