STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011-12 - William Jewell College

CANCELLATION OF CLINICAL
Students will be notified by their clinical instructor of any cancellation of clinical. At the discretion of
course faculty, clinical days may be made up based on course objectives.
RISK EXPOSURE PROCEDURE
Occupational Exposure
1. Needle or sharp object stick that has the risk of or has been contaminated by blood or other
body fluids.
2. Blood or other body fluid exposure to intact or abraded skin.
3. Splash to eye or mouth by blood or other body fluids.
Risk Exposure Procedure
1. Antiseptic intervention of the exposure site immediately.
2. Report the exposure to the clinical professor. Nursing student and clinical professor notify the
Occupational Health Nurse/Risk Management of the affiliating agency to follow individual
facility procedure or the local Emergency Department for prophylaxis.
3. Clinical professor notify clinical coordinator or course coordinator and Department Chair of the
exposure.
4. The CDC guidelines for occupational exposure will be followed.
5. The cost of testing and treatment is the responsibility of the individual nursing student, staff, or
faculty. Testing and counseling are available at the Health Department.
Exposure Responsibility
1. Nursing students, staff, or faculty who identify themselves at risk for or have been exposed to
HIV or hepatitis infection need to know their testing status for personal and patient safety
reasons. All testing is voluntary and confidential.
2. Records of testing results provided to the Department of Nursing will remain confidential in the
Department of Nursing. Testing results will be released only with the written consent of the
individual involved.
Injury in Clinical Setting
1. Immediately notify your clinical instructor
2. Seek treatment as needed
3. Follow the Agency’s guidelines
4. The cost of treatment is the responsibility of the individual nursing student
CLINICAL SAFETY
1. Clinical safety for students and patients will be considered when student health issues are
involved:
A. Each student is expected to disclose to the department of nursing chair any health
related issues that may put the student, students, or patients at risk.
B. Pregnancy is among the most important to disclose as soon as possible.
C. A student may be required to provide evidence from their health care provider
indicating they may fully participate in all classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities
without restrictions and that the student’s health concerns will not negatively affect
patient care. A copy of the health release form is available from the Department of
Nursing Chair or Compliance Coordinator.
D. For situations including but not limited to surgery, pregnancy, delivery, and major
health related issues, this evidence will be required before returning to the
classroom, laboratory, or clinical.
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