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In the rare instance when there are no other alternatives, and a staff member must bring a child to the workplace, advance approval should be obtained from the supervisor and the duration of the child's visit to the workplace should be kept to a minimum. Examples of a rare instance: | In the rare instance when there are no other alternatives, and a staff member must bring a child to the workplace, advance approval should be obtained from the supervisor and the duration of the child's visit to the workplace should be kept to a minimum. Examples of a rare instance: | ||
*Parent has forgotten an item and needs to come to work to pick it up. | *Parent has forgotten an item and needs to come to work to pick it up. | ||
*Parent needs to take care of an essential task of short (15- | *Parent needs to take care of an essential task of short (15-30 min) duration and the child cannot be left at home. | ||
*Co-workers would like to meet a new baby. If this takes place it should be for a brief visit and should occur in a public space (lobby or atrium) to minimize work disruptions. | *Co-workers would like to meet a new baby. If this takes place it should be for a brief visit and should occur in a public space (lobby or atrium) to minimize work disruptions. | ||
*An emergency has occurred and a supervisor has asked the parent to come assist. | *An emergency has occurred and a supervisor has asked the parent to come assist. | ||
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If a rare instance has occurred and the parent feels a child needs to enter a laboratory, permission must be granted in advance by the Vice Chancellor for Research or their appointed designee. The parent will provide the rationale for the child needing to enter the lab, the age of the child, and they type of lab and hazards within that lab (animals, radioactivity, types of chemicals, etc.). The department administrator or Chair cannot provide this permission. <br /> | If a rare instance has occurred and the parent feels a child needs to enter a laboratory, permission must be granted in advance by the Vice Chancellor for Research or their appointed designee. The parent will provide the rationale for the child needing to enter the lab, the age of the child, and they type of lab and hazards within that lab (animals, radioactivity, types of chemicals, etc.). The department administrator or Chair cannot provide this permission. <br /> | ||
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No one under the age of 16 is to be left unattended in the laboratories at any time. Children may only enter a lab they are accompanied by a parent who is a UNMC employee in the lab and who is responsible for the child. If there is a need to leave a child unattended in the facility, they must remain in the parent's office or common (non-laboratory) space. For the child’s safety, they cannot be left in an atria, commons area, lobby or any space adjacent to a building entrance. If the child is under 12 years of age, they must be accompanied by the parent and must remain in the same said parent's office or common (non-laboratory) space.<br /> | No one under the age of sixteen (16) is to be left unattended in the laboratories at any time. Children may only enter a lab they are accompanied by a parent who is a UNMC employee in the lab and who is responsible for the child. If there is a need to leave a child unattended in the facility, they must remain in the parent's office or common (non-laboratory) space. For the child’s safety, they cannot be left in an atria, commons area, lobby or any space adjacent to a building entrance. If the child is under 12 years of age, they must be accompanied by the parent and must remain in the same said parent's office or common (non-laboratory) space.<br /> | ||
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The presence of children, visitors or family members during work hours, except for an occasional basis for a brief visit, is to be avoided. Exceptions may be granted for job shadowing, guided tours or other reasons if appropriate precautionary measures are taken, including written consent of parent or guardian, and direct adult supervision. Please refer to the policies below for further information. <br /> | The presence of children, visitors or family members during work hours, except for an occasional basis for a brief visit, is to be avoided. Exceptions may be granted for job shadowing, guided tours or other reasons if appropriate precautionary measures are taken, including written consent of parent or guardian, and direct adult supervision. Please refer to the policies below for further information. <br /> | ||
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Any employee or student that brings his/her child into the workplace without approval of his/her supervisor will be requested to leave and use available vacation, personal leave or leave without pay. Individuals that fail to cooperate shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action (Reference: [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action|UNMC Policy #1098, Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy]]). <br /> | Any employee or student that brings his/her child into the workplace without approval of his/her supervisor will be requested to leave and use available vacation, personal leave or leave without pay. Individuals that fail to cooperate shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action (Reference: [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action|UNMC Policy #1098, Corrective and Disciplinary Action Policy]]). <br /> | ||
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Because of child labor laws, under no circumstances should a child under the age of 16 be allowed to perform work for the University. Family members who serve as volunteers must be at least 16 years old and comply with [[Volunteer|UNMC Policy #6053, Volunteer Policy]]. Volunteers must be issued a photo ID (Reference [[Identification Card|UNMC Policy #6008, Identification Card Policy]]). Volunteers and job shadowing participants must comply with [[Privacy/Confidentiality|UNMC Policy #6045, Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy]]. | Because of child labor laws, under no circumstances should a child under the age of sixteen (16) be allowed to perform work for the University. Family members who serve as volunteers must be at least sixteen (16) years old and comply with [[Volunteer|UNMC Policy #6053, Volunteer Policy]]. Volunteers must be issued a photo ID (Reference [[Identification Card|UNMC Policy #6008, Identification Card Policy]]). Volunteers and job shadowing participants must comply with [[Privacy/Confidentiality|UNMC Policy #6045, Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy]]. | ||
For information on job shadowing see the Job Shadowing Program and [[Privacy/Confidentiality|UNMC Policy #6045, Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy]]. <br /> | For information on job shadowing see the Job Shadowing Program and [[Privacy/Confidentiality|UNMC Policy #6045, Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy]]. <br /> | ||
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It is important to note that due to some work environments and the duties of the parent, children cannot be permitted in the work area at any time. There are many areas of the medical center where hazardous materials or equipment are located, or where hazardous operations are conducted. These include patient care areas, some laboratories, shops, animal areas, power plants, etc. The risk of accident or injury in these areas is increased for those who are unfamiliar with safety requirements. Therefore, children under 16 are not allowed in these areas. | It is important to note that due to some work environments and the duties of the parent, children cannot be permitted in the work area at any time. There are many areas of the medical center where hazardous materials or equipment are located, or where hazardous operations are conducted. These include patient care areas, some laboratories, shops, animal areas, power plants, etc. The risk of accident or injury in these areas is increased for those who are unfamiliar with safety requirements. Therefore, children under sixteen (16) are not allowed in these areas. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*UNMC Policy No. 6008, [[Identification Card]] | *UNMC Policy No. 6008, [[Identification Card]] | ||