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5.6 Special Procedures for Educational Participants at USA Health Facilities
Notwithstanding any other provision of this policy to the contrary, this policy
and its procedures shall govern the investigation and resolution of sexual
misconduct occurring in USA Health’s operations only to the extent such
sexual misconduct occurs in the context of an education program, such as a
clinical experience for, or activity of USA Health, such as clinical experiences
for health profession students (i.e. medical student, nursing student, physician
assistant student, etc). Sexual misconduct that occurs elsewhere in USA
Health’s operations is outside the scope of this policy and subject to resolution
under other policies and procedures of USA Health unless the sexual
misconduct implicates an education program or activity of the University
itself.
If the respondent is a non-faculty employee, patient, guest, contractor, or other
person affiliated with USA Health, and the alleged sexual misconduct occurred
in an education program or activity of USA Health, the following procedures
shall apply instead of those outlined in Section 5.5.3.3 with:
5.6.1 Investigator
Complaints under this process will be investigated by the TIX
Investigator, or a designee, unless the TIX Investigator is the
respondent, in which case the investigator will be appointed by the TIX
Coordinator.
5.6.2 Investigation
Once the case is identified for formal resolution, the TIX Investigator
will investigate to gather information and statements from witnesses
and other sources for eventual review and consideration.
The investigation will involve interviews with the complainant,
respondent, and witnesses and the collection of non-testimonial
information and/or materials, such as emails, text messages, security
camera footage, and the like. Witnesses and information and/or materials
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