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Policy No.: '''6053'''<br /> | Policy No.: '''6053'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''09/10/99'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''09/10/99'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: ''' | Revised Date: '''08/16/17'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''01/24/17'''<br /> | ||
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<big>'''Volunteer Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Volunteer Policy'''</big> | ||
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*'''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/media/safety/UNMC_Volunteers_Background_Check_Instructions.pdf background checks] are required for all volunteer positions requiring a [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/volunteer_application_form10-2012.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, compliance training and drug use. Criminal [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/UNMC_Volunteers_Background_Check_Instructions.pdf background checks] are required for all volunteer positions requiring a [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/volunteer_application_form10-2012.pdf Volunteer Application Form]. Departments wishing to engage volunteers must be responsible for all costs associated with these items: | ||
*recruiting and screening (background checks) | *recruiting and screening (background checks) | ||
*submitting documentation and obtaining approval from the Office of Risk Management | *submitting documentation and obtaining approval from the Office of Risk Management | ||
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*Check the Medical Exclusion List http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/ (if reimbursement is going to be sought for any of the care provided) | *Check the Medical Exclusion List http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/ (if reimbursement is going to be sought for any of the care provided) | ||
Volunteer healthcare professionals who do not satisfactorily pass these checks must not be allowed to volunteer and/or provide services at the event. | Volunteer healthcare professionals who do not satisfactorily pass these checks must not be allowed to volunteer and/or provide services at the event. | ||
=== Who May Volunteer === | === Who May Volunteer === | ||
Anyone, including retirees, students, alumni, or others may provide volunteer services to the University with the following restrictions: | Anyone, including retirees, students, alumni, or others may provide volunteer services to the University with the following restrictions: | ||
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*Volunteer for UNMC-sponsored fund raisers | *Volunteer for UNMC-sponsored fund raisers | ||
*Seminar/conference speaker | *Seminar/conference speaker | ||
Individuals with volunteer faculty appointments, such as physicians and dentists who supervise UNMC residents and students in outlying clinics, are not required to complete a University of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form. These individuals receive a volunteer faculty appointment through the respective UNMC College. These individuals are not subject to background checks and generally do not need to complete UNMC compliance requirements, as they must complete similar requirements within the health care organization where they work. The process to become volunteer faculty at UNMC can be found here: [http://www.unmc.edu/academicservices/appointments/types/volunteer.html Becoming a Volunteer Faculty at UNMC]. | *Individuals with volunteer faculty appointments, such as physicians and dentists who supervise UNMC residents and students in outlying clinics, are not required to complete a University of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form. These individuals receive a volunteer faculty appointment through the respective UNMC College. These individuals are not subject to background checks and generally do not need to complete UNMC compliance requirements, as they must complete similar requirements within the health care organization where they work. The process to become volunteer faculty at UNMC can be found here: [http://www.unmc.edu/academicservices/appointments/types/volunteer.html Becoming a Volunteer Faculty at UNMC]. | ||
*Visiting scientist and students who will be participating in laboratory activities using biohazardous agents do not need a volunteer application form but must comply with Institutional Biosafety Committee Biosafety Policies and Procedures SOP# UNMC-[Visiting scientist and students who will be participating in laboratory activities using biohazardous agents do not need a volunteer application form but must comply with Institutional Biosafety Committee Biosafety Policies and Procedures SOP#UNMC-IBC036 - Visiting Scientist and Student for Access to Participate in Laboratory Activities Using Biohazardous Agents]. The prohibited activities list does not apply to visiting scientists but the principal investigator is responsible for making sure they are familiar with the hazards and utilize the appropriate safety protocol and personal protective equipment. IBC036 - Visiting Scientist and Student for Access to Participate in Laboratory Activities Using Biohazardous Agents. The prohibited activities list does not apply to visiting scientists but the principal investigator is responsible for making sure they are familiar with the hazards and utilize the appropriate safety protocol and personal protective equipment. | |||
Visiting scientist and students who will be participating in laboratory activities using biohazardous agents do not need a volunteer application form but must comply with Institutional Biosafety Committee Biosafety Policies and Procedures SOP#UNMC-IBC036 - Visiting Scientist and Student for Access to Participate in Laboratory Activities Using Biohazardous Agents. The prohibited activities list does not apply to visiting scientists but the principal investigator is responsible for making sure they are familiar with the hazards and utilize the appropriate safety protocol and personal protective equipment. | |||
'''Note:''' For some University volunteers (e.g., advisory council members, trustees, reunion chairs), it may not be necessary to follow all of the steps of the policy (e.g. volunteer application form, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto:wlawlor@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] for guidance. | '''Note:''' For some University volunteers (e.g., advisory council members, trustees, reunion chairs), it may not be necessary to follow all of the steps of the policy (e.g. volunteer application form, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto:wlawlor@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] for guidance. | ||
=== Prohibited Activities === | === Prohibited Activities === | ||
University volunteers cannot replace employee positions or impair the employment of a University position. Volunteers’ services are generally limited to humanitarian, charitable or public services. | University volunteers cannot replace employee positions or impair the employment of a University position. Volunteers’ services are generally limited to humanitarian, charitable or public services. | ||