Student Handbook - Asian University for Women

University PoliciesAlways ensure medical records are stored in a location only accessible to staffAlways ensure that patient assessments and treatments take place in a private location, closingdoors or windows when necessaryAlways encourage patients to seek medical advice and treatment at the HWC clinic instead of inpublic areasAlways maintain a professional relationship with students (patients)Never discuss information concerning one student (patient) with another unless the student(patient) has signed a consent formWhen sharing information between clinical staff and providers is necessary: Clinical staff will discuss this with the patient and obtain signed, written consent Share information in a private location Share only what information is necessaryThe only exception to this policy is if there is an immediate safety issue for other patients, staff, or thepublic. In such situations, the concern will be immediately directed to the Senior Nurse.If a student believes this confidentiality policy has been breached, she should write to the Dean ofStudents detailing the offense.POLICY FOR PREGNANT STUDENTS AT AUWAs a general matter, AUW strongly encourages students to defer pregnancy until after graduation aspregnancy and child-rearing present unique challenges in terms of physical and emotional health. It canalso conflict with studies, as students will likely need to take a leave of absence and thereby interrupt theirstudies, perhaps altering the preferred sequence of their studies, and delay their graduation by as long asone academic year. The student will also most likely be unable to fully engage in community activities atAUW.However, AUW recognizes that from time to time, a student may become pregnant while enrolled atAUW. In such instances, AUW has adopted the following steps for students to follow.1. Any student who suspects she is pregnant because of missed periods, or has confirmed pregnancyby a doctor, must inform the Health and Wellness Center (HWC) in writing as soon as shebecomes aware of the pregnancy. The HWC will inform the Resident Faculty and the Dean ofStudents, and the information will be kept confidential by all parties. The Resident Faculty willarrange for the student to become a day scholar; the Dean of Students will evaluate whether thestudent is enrolled in any courses that could present a health risk to the pregnant student or herunborn child. The Dean of Students will also assist the student in taking a leave of absence,should the student choose.2. The student may continue her studies at AUW, but only as a day scholar. At present, AUW doesnot have the necessary facilities, which include health care and housing, needed to ensure thehealth and safety of a pregnant student or her child. Therefore, a student cannot live on campus orreceive prenatal healthcare from the HWC. The student should seek healthcare in the form ofregular checkups on her own. Students needing referrals can consult the HWC. The studentshould also learn, preferably by consulting her doctor, about how to have a healthy and safepregnancy and what signs to look for to determine if she should seek help immediately.41