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are also available. Consultation with them is strongly encouraged in the design stages of a study to ensureaccurate statistical data collection. Contact ext. 3887 for further information.4. CONFERENCE TIMEHouse Staff are granted five consecutive conference days within each appointment year, beginning withPGY 2. Conference stipends, which are part of an education fund allocated annually to housestaff, withexpense approvals granted by Program Directors, are as follows: PGY 1 $75 PGY 2 $750 PGY 3 $750 PGY 4 $750 PGY 5 and above $500Other educational related expenses that can be charged against ones educational expense account in a givenyear are medical texts, medical software, board review courses, stethoscopes, etc. All reimbursements mustbe accompanied by supporting original documentation.5. COUNSELING SERVICESGraduate medical education places increasing responsibilities on residents and requires sustainedintellectual and physical effort. For some, these demands will cause periodic physical or emotionaldistress.In addition, members of the House Staff are subject to the same stresses which disrupt the lives of allpeople--marital discord, a death or serious illness in the family, financial worries, parenting problems.Free assessment, referral, and brief psychotherapy services are available on a confidential basis to membersof the House Staff and their immediate families by contacting:Steven Birnbaum, Ph.D.Clinical Psychologist(516) 742-2730Information regarding these interventions is in no way communicated to WUH.6. COVERAGE ON HOLIDAYSThere are no set arrangements for coverage on holidays. Ad hoc arrangements for coverage are made bythe Chief of Service, or are delegated to the Chief Resident.7. DIPLOMASAll Winthrop-University Hospital diplomas are issued through the Office of Academic Affairs and aregiven to the Department Chair for distribution on the last day of duty. Residency and subspecialtyresidency diplomas are awarded, and additional diplomas are given to Chief Residents. A separateinternship diploma is awarded to those in Internal Medicine in Preliminary positions.8. EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICESEducational Media Services is a support service which assists clinical, educational, administrative andresearch professionals in the design and production of audio/visual materials. House Staff may useEducational Media Services if they have obtained written approval from their Division Chief, Chairpersonor Course Director. Media Services can be reached at ext. 2665.9. EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICERev. 1/08
The New York State Department of Health requires that employees of health facilities be free from healthimpairments which would present a significant risk to patients or which might interfere with theperformance of their duties. A health history and physical assessment is required at the time ofemployment and annually thereafter, along with your annual PPD. This is your responsibility tocomplete. Failure to complete these requirements leaves the hospital non-compliant with Department ofHealth regulations. In addition, employees are required to report any signs or symptoms of personal illnessto their supervisor, and to be referred for evaluation to determine the appropriate care and work limitation.It is also required that there be no discrimination on the basis of disability or handicap consistent withfederal and state statutes.The Employee Health Service provides pre-employment physicals, annual assessments and tuberculosisscreenings, as well as vaccines and health surveillances as required by regulatory agencies or as ordered bythe Director of the Employee Health Service. These services are provided without charge. The office isopen from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M., Monday through Friday.Employees who become ill while at work may make an appointment to be seen by the health care providerwhen available. Employees must present a “Request for Treatment” form, available in all departments. Atall other times, employees who become ill while at work may be seen in theEmergency Department with prior permission from the employee's supervisor. Employees who experienceany cardiac symptoms or acute gynecological problems should go directly to the Emergency Department.For further information on Employee Health Services, contact ext. 2534.10. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVEIn accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Hospital will grant an eligible memberof the housestaff unpaid leave or leaves for up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period. Eligibility is one who hasworked a minimum of 1250 hours in the twelve-month period prior to the start date of the requested leave.Leave may be granted for the birth, adoption or acceptance for foster care of a child; for the care of a child,spouse, or parent with a serious health condition; or for the employee’s own serious illness.One should notify the Program Director and/or Chief Resident at least 30 days prior to the anticipated leaveor as soon as possible if 30 days’ notice is not possible. Residents are able to return to their trainingprogram after a leave of absence without loss of training status if their leave does not exceed that allowedby the specialty boards. Leave allowances as described by respective Boards vary greatly amongprograms; residents should contact the applicable specialty boards for current policies or the Officeof Academic Affairs, which will maintain copies of board policies.Accommodation of scheduling due to an intermittent or part-time leave (e.g. reduced hours, modification innight call or rotational schedules, part-time scheduling) is at the discretion of the Program Director and theChief Resident. The purpose of such accommodation is to allow for the maximum continuity of educationwithout creating intolerable increases in other residents’ workloads.A copy of the Hospital’s Family and Medical Leave Policy and Procedure may be obtained from theDepartment of Human Resources. One requests such a leave in writing by completing a “Leave ofAbsence” request form, also available from Human Resources. A leave request is not official unless signedoff accordingly by Program director or designee.11. HEALTH BENEFITS, DISABILITY AND LIFE INSURANCEWinthrop-University Hospital provides a comprehensive benefits program that affords house staff andmembers of their immediate family flexibility in choosing benefits. Candidates to WUH training programsare apprised of these and other benefits in writing at time of interview.Rev. 1/08
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