Solicitation of any nature or distribution of any literature is prohibited during work time, or in work areas or patient care areas, on Ochsner property at any time, for any purpose. Solicitation for charitable fundraising causes that benefit the community is permissible only with the written approval of the Vice President of Philanthropy. Any student observing solicitation activities or distribution of literature as described above is responsible for reporting it to their program director or clinical rotation supervisor. Solicitation Professional Conduct Student Health, Safety, and Compliance In compliance with Ochsner safety policies, as determined by Joint Commission and CDC standards, prior to beginning clinical rotation, students must complete the Health and Safety Attestation and Compliance processes in cooperation with academic institutions. Program Participants with incomplete compliance will not be permitted to attend clinical rotation. Records will be retained under student legal name. Any changes to compliance items must be communicated with school coordinators and with Clinical Education, inclusive of criminal background changes, vaccination declinations and updates, health insurance coverage, and/or any other arising items of concern. All individuals operating in an Ochsner healthcare facility must receive the annual flu vaccination and full series of Hepatitis B or maintain declination on file with their school unless the clinical experience is 100% remote. Vaccination or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella is required; if not present, declination must be on file. Annual negative Tuberculosis tests and/or proof of freedom from serious transmissible respiratory illness must be confirmed. Adherence to safety protocols as defined by Ochsner Health is mandatory. In applicable disciplines or programs, a copy of current licensure or certification to practice may be required. If a student has undergone a legal name change, licensure and record thereof must be updated within 30 days. Students must maintain current health insurance, complete and pass a 7 year criminal background check, 10- panel drug screen, sex offender list check, and OIG/GSA list screening, to reflect both Louisiana, current residence, and any past states, reservations, indigenous nations lands, and/or territories of residence. BLS certification is required for all disciplines with any possible contact with patients, including common areas such as atriums and hallways. Any changes must be reported to the school and to Clinical Education. Students must submit annual proof of adherence and agreement to all health, safety, and confidentiality guidelines to their academic institution. Students are expected to maintain awareness of guidelines within this handbook and policies accessible on Ochweb throughout the period of each clinical rotation. Following absence due to Communicable Disease of Public Significance as designated by the CDC, the school will confirm risk of contagion is resolved. For all other illnesses, utilize current CDC, Ochsner Health, and school student health guidance to determine return date and any risk mitigation strategies needed. Change in rotation dates and cancelations must be communicated to Clinical Education and department if applicable.
In the event of an accident or injury during clinical rotation activities, normal and appropriate treatment measures will fall under student health insurance coverage at a facility of student choice.
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