Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University
Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University
Master of Occupational Therapy Program - Governors State University
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<strong>Governors</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
College <strong>of</strong> Health and Human Services<br />
<strong>Occupational</strong> <strong>Therapy</strong> Department<br />
Policy: Personal Telecommunication<br />
Devices<br />
Effective: 4/4/11<br />
Supersedes:<br />
Number: OT - 615 Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 1<br />
Reviewed:<br />
Revised:<br />
Policy: All personal mobile telecommunication devices will be n the <strong>of</strong>f position during<br />
student fieldwork assignment hours.<br />
Purpose: A student’s full attention should be devoted to the fieldwork experience and<br />
clients served. Many sites already have a policy in place regarding use <strong>of</strong> personal mobile<br />
telecommunication devices.<br />
Procedure:<br />
1.0 Personal Telecommunication Devices should be in the <strong>of</strong>f, not silent, position and<br />
stored securely while engaged in on-site fieldwork experiences.<br />
2.0 Arrangements may be made with the fieldwork supervisor to request <strong>of</strong>fice staff or<br />
others to monitor the personal telecommunication device for expected or routine<br />
emergent notifications, i.e. child care issues.<br />
3.0 Site specific policy will prevail.