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This policy is applicable to all UNMC faculty, staff and students who may consider bringing children into the workplace.  
This policy is applicable to all UNMC faculty, staff and students who may consider bringing children into the workplace.  
== Basis of the Policy ==  
== Basis of the Policy ==  
To comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Nebraska Child Labor Laws, Title 180 NAC Nebraska Regulations for Control of Radiation, Section 6.8 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents, Addendum "A" Statement Of Self-Insurance Coverage Provided By The University Of Nebraska General Self-Insurance Program Board of Regents Policies.
To comply with the [http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),] [http://www.dol.nebraska.gov/resources/Statutes/Child%20Labor%20Law.pdf Nebraska Child Labor Laws], [http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/t180TOC.pdf Title 180 NAC Nebraska Regulations for Control of Radiation], Section 6.8 of the [http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/board/bylaws.pdf Bylaws of the Board of Regents], Addendum "A" Statement Of Self-Insurance Coverage Provided By The University Of Nebraska General Self-Insurance Program Board of Regents Policies.
== Authorities and Administration ==
== Authorities and Administration ==
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 />
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 />
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*The departmental chair must approve the visit prior to the visit being scheduled.
*The departmental chair must approve the visit prior to the visit being scheduled.
*They do not enter Comparative Medicine or BL3 facilities.
*They do not enter Comparative Medicine or BL3 facilities.
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: UNMC Policy #1098, [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action|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 UNMC Policy #6053, [Volunteer| Volunteer Policy]. Volunteers must be issued a photo ID (Reference UNMC Policy #6008, [Identification Card|Identification Card Policy). Volunteers and job shadowing participants must comply with UNMC Policy #6045, [Privacy/Confidentiality|Privacy, Confidentiality and Information Security Policy].  
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]].  
For information on job shadowing see the Job Shadowing Program and UNMC Policy #6045, [Privacy/Confidentiality|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 16 are not allowed in these areas.  
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For additional information, contact [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu UNMC Safety]].<br /><br />
For additional information, contact [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu UNMC Safety]].
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