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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POLICYThe purpose of the University of West Alabama Athletic Training Program Communicable Disease Policy isto protect the health and safety of all parties. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the welfare of the studentsenrolled within this program as well as those patients you may come in contact with during your clinicalexperiences. It is designed to provide Athletic Training Students, Preceptors, and athletic training faculty witha plan to assist in the management of students with infectious diseases as defined by the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC). This policy was developed using the recommendations established by theCDC for health care workers (www.cdc.gov).What are Communicable Diseases?A communicable disease is a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another. There are four maintypes of transmission including direct physical contact, air (through a cough, sneeze, or other particle inhaled),a vehicle (ingested or injected), and a vector (via animals or insects).Communicable Diseases Cited by the CDC:• Bloodborne Pathogens • Human• Conjunctivitisimmunodeficiency virus• Cytomegalovirus(HIV)infections• Measles• Diarrheal diseases• Meningococcal infections• Diphtheria• Mumps• Enteroviral infections • Pediculosis• Hepatitis viruses• Pertussis• Herpes simplex• Rubella• Scabies• Streptococcal infection• Tuberculosis• Varicella• Zoster• Viral respiratoryinfectionsGuidelines for Prevention of Exposure and Infection1. Students must successfully complete annual Bloodborne pathogens training prior to initiatingobservational and formal clinical experiences.2. Students are required to use proper hand washing techniques and practice good hygiene at all times.3. Students are required to use Universal Precautions at all times. This applies to all clinical sites.4. Patient care should not be performed when the athletic training student has active signs or symptomsof a communicable disease.Guidelines for Managing Potential Infection1. Any student who has been exposed to a potential infection before, during, or after a clinicalexperience should report that exposure to his/her preceptor immediately and subsequently to theClinical Education Coordinator.2. Any student, who demonstrates signs or symptoms of infection or disease that may place him/herand/or his/her patients at risk, should report that potential infection or disease immediately to his/hersupervising clinical instructor.3. The student is responsible for keeping the Clinical Education Coordinator informed of his/herconditions that require extended care and/or missed class/clinical time. The student may be requiredto provide written documentation from a physician to return to class and/or clinical site.4. If a student feels ill enough to miss ANY class or clinical experience that student should notify theappropriate instructor or preceptor immediately. Any absence must be supported with writtendocumentation from a physician.By signing below, you indicate you understand and will abide by the University of West Alabama AthleticTraining Program Communicable Disease Policy. Any breach of the Communicable Disease Policy willresult in disciplinary action outlined in the UWA Policy & Procedure Manual for Athletic Trainers andas determined by the Athletic Training Curriculum Selection Committee.Athletic Training Student Name (Print) Athletic Training Student Signature Date52
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENTforATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENTSI, , understand that information inthePlease Print Full Nameoffices of the Athletic Training Facility and the Athletic Department of The University of WestAlabama is confidential and may not be divulged to anyone except the person who owns theinformation, those faculty, staff, or administrators who have need to know and those individualsor agencies who fulfill the requirements under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of1974 at http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html , as amended (FERPA) and theHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) athttp://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/HIPAA-Administrative-Simplification/HIPAAGenInfo/Downloads/HIPAALaw.pdf . If I release confidentialinformation or discuss confidential information outside of the office, I understand that I will beimmediately discharged from the Athletic Training Program.I have read the above statement and agree to maintain the confidentiality of all information that Ihave access to through this office.Athletic Training Student SignatureDateWitness SignatureDate53
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Page 19 and 20: 2. Evaluation, treatment, referral
Page 21 and 22: Professional Demeanor Policy1. The
Page 23 and 24: • Third Offense: Verbal and Writt
Page 25 and 26: Class Attendance policyThe Athletic
Page 27 and 28: • Personal business should not be
Page 29 and 30: Remember you represent the athletic
Page 31 and 32: All interpersonal problems should f
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Page 39 and 40: INDIVIDUAL SPORT RESPONSIBILITIES &
Page 41 and 42: 3. Athletic trainers should not be
Page 43 and 44: All Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches
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Page 61 and 62: Weather events: In the case of incl
Page 63 and 64: OTHER LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS: (2011-
Page 65 and 66: In the event athletes are using the
Page 67 and 68: After EMS is enacted, position supi
Page 69 and 70: ehabilitation equipment. Due to the
Page 71 and 72: The cheerleaders sponsor, coach, or
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