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== Definitions == | == Definitions == | ||
*'''Hazardous Materials''' are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. | *'''Hazardous Materials''' are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. | ||
*'''Job shadowing''' is a program that provides current or prospective students a chance to observe health-care or research employees in a workplace setting. Job shadowing participants are not considered volunteers. It is designed to be a one-time observation only experience, lasting two to four hours. The job shadowing experience does not fulfill any clinical or internship requirements; nor does it provide any hands- on experience. Those who will be job shadowing must be processed through the job shadowing program administered by The Nebraska Medical Center. More information on the job shadowing program can be found at: http://www.nebraskamed.com/careers/job-shadowing/program and | *'''Job shadowing''' is a program that provides current or prospective students a chance to observe health-care or research employees in a workplace setting. Job shadowing participants are not considered volunteers. It is designed to be a one-time observation only experience, lasting two to four hours. The job shadowing experience does not fulfill any clinical or internship requirements; nor does it provide any hands- on experience. Those who will be job shadowing must be processed through the job shadowing program administered by The Nebraska Medical Center. More information on the job shadowing program can be found at: http://www.nebraskamed.com/careers/job-shadowing/program and on [[UNMC Job Shadowing Procedure]]. | ||
*'''Volunteers''' are uncompensated individuals. Volunteers perform services related to the ongoing business of the University for their own benefit which may be to gain experience in specific endeavors or fulfill humanitarian, charitable or public service requirements. To qualify as a University volunteer, an individual must satisfy the requirements and be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy. An individual who provides services to an entity other than the University that may be related to the University, such as the Alumni Association, will not be considered a University volunteer. | *'''Volunteers''' are uncompensated individuals. Volunteers perform services related to the ongoing business of the University for their own benefit which may be to gain experience in specific endeavors or fulfill humanitarian, charitable or public service requirements. To qualify as a University volunteer, an individual must satisfy the requirements and be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy. An individual who provides services to an entity other than the University that may be related to the University, such as the Alumni Association, will not be considered a University volunteer. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
University volunteers are expected to abide by the University policies and procedures and external regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those relating to ethical behavior, safety, confidentiality, protected health information, computer use, financial responsibility, and drug use. Criminal [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/UNMC%20Volunteers%20Background%20Check%20Instructions.pdf background checks] are required for all volunteer positions requiring a [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/volunteer_application_form%2010-2012.pdf Volunteer Application Form]. Departments wishing to engage volunteers must be responsible for all costs associated with these items: | University volunteers are expected to abide by the University policies and procedures and external regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those relating to ethical behavior, safety, confidentiality, protected health information, computer use, financial responsibility, and drug use. Criminal [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/UNMC%20Volunteers%20Background%20Check%20Instructions.pdf background checks] are required for all volunteer positions requiring a [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/volunteer_application_form%2010-2012.pdf Volunteer Application Form]. Departments wishing to engage volunteers must be responsible for all costs associated with these items: | ||