Student Handbook - Marymount University

For students experiencing mental health crises, the
Counseling Center staff works with the Student Health
Center, the Office of Campus and Residential Services,
and the Office of Student Development to provide
assistance. During Counseling Center office hours
(Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.), students in crisis should
call or come directly to the Counseling Center and inform
the receptionist that there is an urgent need to speak
with a counselor. After office hours, on-campus students
should contact the Student Health Center (ext. 1610),
Campus Safety (ext. 1600), or the Office of Campus and
Residential Services (ext. 1608). Off-campus students
experiencing crises after hours should call 911 or go to
their nearest emergency room.
Student
Health
Center
99Diane White, Director
99Jessica Tosone, Assistant Director
99Joan Alfasi, Insurance Coordinator
99Brian Boland, University Physician
99Luke Grande, University Psychiatrist
]Berg ] Hall 1014
YYwww.marymount.edu/health
[(703) [ 284-1610
The Student Health Center (SHC) provides health
education, diagnosis, treatment, and specialist referral for
all students who reside in Marymount University housing,
both on and off campus. These services are covered by
the room and board fee.
Health Education
The Health Center staff believes in preventive health
care, wellness promotion, and educating students
in personal health matters; nurses are available to
answer questions and provide up-to-date information to
encourage good health practices. Visit the website for
periodic health-education updates.
Drug and alcohol educational materials are provided in
the lobby. An array of programs and clinics are scheduled
on campus throughout the academic year. A Flu
Immunization Clinic is scheduled each year.
Medical Record
The Marymount confidential Student Health Form form
must be submitted to the Student Health Center with all
information properly reported before a student registers
for classes. The form is required of all undergraduate
students, whether full or part time, degree or nondegree,
regardless of age; and all graduate students who reside
in university-sponsored housing. Medical records are kept
strictly confidential. The form can be downloaded from
the SHC website.
Medications
Prescription medications should be registered in the
student’s medical record. Resident students should
keep only those amounts of any medications that are
consistent with medical needs.
Illness/Injury and Hospitalization
In the event of illness or injury, resident students should
come directly to the Student Health Center. When
hospital treatment is required for a resident student,
Marymount normally uses the facilities of Virginia
Hospital Center, located less than two miles from campus.
If a serious accident or injury occurs off campus and the
resident student seeks medical assistance at a hospital,
the student should report the incident to the Student
Health Center to arrange for proper follow-up care.
The SHC provides only emergency care for commuter
students, in the event of an injury or sudden illness
occurring while the student is on campus.
If a student is transported to the hospital by cab for
an emergency, Marymount will pay for the cost of
the fare. Students who need to be transported to
the hospital or a doctor's office by cab for routine
visits or healthcare that is deemed non-emergency
will be responsible for their own fare. Cab vouchers
may be used so cash is not needed at the time
of the cab ride, but the student's account will be
charged the amount of the fare.
In circumstances where any student’s condition is
deemed to pose a direct threat to the health and safety
of the student or others, the student may be asked to
seek medical treatment as a condition of remaining in
the residence hall or attending class. The university may