Pets in the Workplace - Revision history

Mhurlocker: /* Exceptions */

2025-09-19T19:23:24Z

Exceptions

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	The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.		The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.

	The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/~~safety~~/unmc_pet_therapy_safety_procedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].		The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/_documents/occ_health/unmc_pet_therapy_safety_procedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].

	Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.		Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.
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	*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315		*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/~~safety~~/unmc_pet_therapy_safety_procedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/_documents/occ_health/unmc_pet_therapy_safety_procedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]

	Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />		Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />
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Mhurlocker: /* Additional Information */

2024-08-19T19:10:31Z

Additional Information

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	Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />		Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />
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Afaylor: Top nav: added Face Covering

2023-08-03T19:12:43Z

Top nav: added Face Covering

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	[[Safety]] \| [[Deadly Weapon]] \| [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] \| [[Latex Sensitivity]] \| [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] \| [[Waste Handling]] \| [[Portable Space Heaters]] \| [[Children in the Workplace]] \| [[Pets in the Workplace]] \| [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] \| [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] \| [[Medical Surveillance]] \| [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] \| [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] \| [[Youth Safety]] \| [[Tours]] \| [[Small Appliance]] \| [[Unmanned Aircraft]] \| [[Electric Scooter]]		[[Safety]] \| [[Deadly Weapon]] \| [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] \| [[Latex Sensitivity]] \| [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] \| [[Waste Handling]] \| [[Portable Space Heaters]] \| [[Children in the Workplace]] \| [[Pets in the Workplace]] \| [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] \| [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] \| [[Medical Surveillance]] \| [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] \| [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] \| [[Youth Safety]] \| [[Tours]] \| [[Small Appliance]] \| [[Unmanned Aircraft]] \| [[Electric Scooter]] \| [[Face Covering]]
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Dpanowic at 17:15, October 27, 2022

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	The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.		The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.

	The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/~~Pet_Therapy_SafetyProcedures~~.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].		The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/unmc_pet_therapy_safety_procedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].

	Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.		Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.
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	*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315		*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/~~Pet_Therapy_SafetyProcedures~~.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/unmc_pet_therapy_safety_procedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]

	Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />		Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />
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Dpanowic at 16:34, April 3, 2020

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	The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.		The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.

	The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [~~http~~://~~info~~.unmc.edu/~~safety~~/safety~~-office/policies-resources~~/~~Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02~~.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].		The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/Pet_Therapy_SafetyProcedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].

	Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.		Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.
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	*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315		*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*[~~http~~://~~info~~.unmc.edu/~~safety~~/safety~~-office/policies-resources~~/~~Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02~~.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]		*[https://www.unmc.edu/ehs/safety/Pet_Therapy_SafetyProcedures.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]

	Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />		Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />
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Afaylor: add Faculty tab and Tours | Small Appliance | Unmanned Aircraft | Electric Scooter

2019-08-07T16:52:49Z

add Faculty tab and Tours | Small Appliance | Unmanned Aircraft | Electric Scooter

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	width="20">[[Intellectual Property]]</td>		width="20">[[Intellectual Property]]</td>
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			width="20">[[Faculty]]</td>
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	[[Safety]] \| [[Deadly Weapon]] \| [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] \| [[Latex Sensitivity]] \| [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] \| [[Waste Handling]] \| [[Portable Space Heaters]] \| [[Children in the Workplace]] \| [[Pets in the Workplace]] \| [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] \| [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] \| [[Medical Surveillance]] \| [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] \| [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] \| [[Youth Safety]]		[[Safety]] \| [[Deadly Weapon]] \| [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] \| [[Latex Sensitivity]] \| [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] \| [[Waste Handling]] \| [[Portable Space Heaters]] \| [[Children in the Workplace]] \| [[Pets in the Workplace]] \| [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] \| [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] \| [[Medical Surveillance]] \| [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] \| [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] \| [[Youth Safety]] \| [[Tours]] \| [[Small Appliance]] \| [[Unmanned Aircraft]] \| [[Electric Scooter]]
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Dpanowic at 13:36, August 4, 2015

2015-08-04T13:36:34Z

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	The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.		The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.

	The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].		The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].

	Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources.		Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.

	Service animals are allowed in public areas. Service animals are utilized to accommodate persons with special needs. For the purposes of this policy, a service animal is defined as any animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such tasks can include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, etc. The term service animal does not apply to personal pets.		Service animals are allowed in public areas. Service animals are utilized to accommodate persons with special needs. For the purposes of this policy, a service animal is defined as any animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such tasks can include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, etc. The term service animal does not apply to personal pets.
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	Animals used in the Child Development Center subject to approval of the coordinator.		Animals used in the Child Development Center subject to approval of the coordinator.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Contact Safety Management, 559-7315		*Contact Safety Management, 402-559-7315
	*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*[http://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]		*[http://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]

			Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team.<br /><br />
	Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team<br /><br />
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Dpanowic at 13:29, August 4, 2015

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	Employees, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors are not allowed to bring pets to the workplace or inside any building where UNMC provides functions or services. <br />		Employees, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors are not allowed to bring pets to the workplace or inside any building where UNMC provides functions or services. <br />
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	Those failing to follow the policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]])		Those failing to follow the policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action (Reference UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]).
	== Exceptions ==		== Exceptions ==
	The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.		The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.

Dpanowic at 13:28, August 4, 2015

2015-08-04T13:28:08Z

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	Policy No.: '''2008'''<br />		Policy No.: '''2008'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/06/09'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/06/09'''<br />
	Revised Date: '''10/08/09'''<br />		Revised Date: '''08/04/15'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''09/16/09'''<br />		Reviewed Date: '''08/04/15'''<br />
	<br />		<br />
	'''<big>Pets in the Workplace Policy</big>'''		'''<big>Pets in the Workplace Policy</big>'''
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	Employees, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors are not allowed to bring pets to the workplace or inside any building where UNMC provides functions or services. <br />		Employees, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors are not allowed to bring pets to the workplace or inside any building where UNMC provides functions or services. <br />
	<br />		<br />
	Those failing to follow the policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference UNMC Policy #1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]])		Those failing to follow the policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]])
	== Exceptions ==		== Exceptions ==
	The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center. ~~<br~~ /~~><br~~ />		The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center.
	Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. ~~<br /><br />~~
	Service animals are allowed in public areas. Service animals are utilized to accommodate persons with special needs. For the purposes of this policy, a service animal is defined as any animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such tasks can include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, etc. The term service animal does not apply to personal pets.~~<br /><br />~~		The use of pet therapy animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas on campus to reduce stress and anxiety incurred by students. These animals are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program and follow the procedures outlined in the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure].
	Animals used in the Child Development Center subject to approval of the coordinator.
			Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources.

			Service animals are allowed in public areas. Service animals are utilized to accommodate persons with special needs. For the purposes of this policy, a service animal is defined as any animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such tasks can include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, etc. The term service animal does not apply to personal pets.

			Animals used in the Child Development Center subject to approval of the coordinator.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*UNMC Policy #1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]		*Contact Safety Management, 559-7315
	*~~Contact Safety Management, 559~~-~~7315~~.		*UNMC Policy No. 1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	*Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team<br /><br />		*[http://info.unmc.edu/safety/safety-office/policies-resources/Pet_Therapy_Safety_P-02.pdf UNMC Pet Therapy Procedure]


			Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team<br /><br />
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Dpanowic at 18:46, September 10, 2013

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	[[Safety]] \| [[Deadly Weapon]] \| [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] \| [[Latex Sensitivity]] \| [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] \| [[Waste Handling]] \| [[Portable Space Heaters]] \| [[Children in the Workplace]] \| [[Pets in the Workplace]] \| [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] \| [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] \| [[Medical Surveillance]] \| [[Threat Assessment ~~and Management~~ Team]] \| [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] \| [[Youth Safety]]		[[Safety]] \| [[Deadly Weapon]] \| [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] \| [[Latex Sensitivity]] \| [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] \| [[Waste Handling]] \| [[Portable Space Heaters]] \| [[Children in the Workplace]] \| [[Pets in the Workplace]] \| [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] \| [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] \| [[Medical Surveillance]] \| [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] \| [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] \| [[Youth Safety]]
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	Policy No.: '''2008'''<br />		Policy No.: '''2008'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/06/09'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/06/09'''<br />
			Revised Date: '''10/08/09'''<br />
			Reviewed Date: '''09/16/09'''<br />
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			'''<big>Pets in the Workplace Policy</big>'''
	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==

	~~1.1<br />~~
	To protect the health and safety of UNMC's employees, students and staff and for the protection of research assets.		To protect the health and safety of UNMC's employees, students and staff and for the protection of research assets.

	== Scope ==		== Scope ==

	~~2.1<br />~~
	This policy is applicable to all UNMC faculty, staff and students.		This policy is applicable to all UNMC faculty, staff and students.

	== Basis of the Policy ==		== Basis of the Policy ==

	~~3.1<br />~~
	To comply with health standards and provisions of the American with Disabilities Act.		To comply with health standards and provisions of the American with Disabilities Act.

	== Authorities and Administration ==		== Authorities and Administration ==
			The Associate Vice Chancellor, Business and Finance, Safety Leadership Team and the Safety Manager are responsible for the administration of this policy at the campus level. <br />
			<br />
	~~4.1<br />~~
	The ~~Assistant~~ Vice Chancellor, Business & Finance, Safety Leadership Team and the Safety Manager are responsible for the administration of this policy at the campus level. <br /><br />

	Business unit management is responsible for policy adherence within their departments.		Business unit management is responsible for policy adherence within their departments.

	== Policy ==		== Policy ==
			Employees, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors are not allowed to bring pets to the workplace or inside any building where UNMC provides functions or services. <br />
	~~5.1<br />~~		<br />
	Employees, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors are not allowed to bring pets to the workplace or inside any building where UNMC provides functions or services. <br /><br />		Those failing to follow the policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference UNMC Policy #1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]])

	Those failing to follow the policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. (Reference UNMC Policy #1098 [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action ~~Policy~~]])

	== Exceptions ==		== Exceptions ==
			The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center. <br /><br />
	~~6.1<br />~~		Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. <br /><br />
	A. The use of animals that are a part of the pet therapy program used in designated areas in the hospital and are officially registered and certified with a therapy dog program approved by The Nebraska Medical Center. <br /><br />		Service animals are allowed in public areas. Service animals are utilized to accommodate persons with special needs. For the purposes of this policy, a service animal is defined as any animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such tasks can include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, etc. The term service animal does not apply to personal pets.<br /><br />
			Animals used in the Child Development Center subject to approval of the coordinator.
	B. Service animals for use by employees are limited to dogs. The use of other types of service animals in non-public areas must be approved by Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. <br /><br />		==Additional Information==
			*UNMC Policy #1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action\|Corrective and Disciplinary Action]]
	C. Service animals are allowed in public areas. Service animals are utilized to accommodate persons with special needs. For the purposes of this policy, a service animal is defined as any animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Such tasks can include guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to the presence of people or sounds, pulling a wheelchair, etc. The term service animal does not apply to personal pets.<br /><br />		*Contact Safety Management, 559-7315.
			*Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team<br /><br />
	D. Animals used in the Child Development Center subject to approval of the coordinator.~~<br /><br />~~		This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].

	~~For additional information~~, ~~contact~~ Safety Management at 559-7315.~~<br /><br />~~

	Reviewed and approved by UNMC Safety Leadership Team<br />

	~~This is a new policy.~~<br />

	This page ~~updated on Thursday, October 8, 2009~~ by [~~http://~~mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp].~~<br />~~

	~~Last Review by Policy Owner: September 16, 2009~~