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Volunteers who will have patient contact must be processed as volunteers through Nebraska Medicine (the hospital) Volunteer Services Department. <br /> | Volunteers who will have patient contact must be processed as volunteers through Nebraska Medicine (the hospital) Volunteer Services Department. <br /> | ||
[mailto: | [mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] should be consulted with questions regarding non-faculty volunteers.<br /> | ||
University volunteers are not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act and are not considered employees for any purpose. | University volunteers are not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act and are not considered employees for any purpose. | ||
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*Volunteer for UNMC-sponsored fundraisers | *Volunteer for UNMC-sponsored fundraisers | ||
*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 [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/NonFaculty-Volunteer-Temporary-FAQ-Quick-Steps.pdf Non-Faculty Volunteer Requisition Process] as these volunteers receive 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 at [ | *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 [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/NonFaculty-Volunteer-Temporary-FAQ-Quick-Steps.pdf Non-Faculty Volunteer Requisition Process] as these volunteers receive 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 at [https://info.unmc.edu/academicservices/appointments/types/volunteer.html Becoming a Volunteer Faculty at UNMC]. | ||
*Visiting scientists 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.<br /> | *Visiting scientists 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.<br /> | ||
All training must be documented.<br /> | All training must be documented.<br /> | ||
'''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. background check, requisition, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto: | '''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. background check, requisition, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] for guidance. | ||
== Procedure == | == Procedure == | ||
When selecting and engaging a volunteer it is the department or unit’s responsibility to be certain the individual has adequate experience, qualifications, and training for the task the individual will be required to perform. The department must assign someone to directly supervise the volunteer. A volunteer cannot be supervised by a family member. A family member means an individual who is the spouse, child, parent, foster parent, guardian, brother, sister, grandchild, or grandparent, by blood, marriage, or adoption, of a University official or employee. The following procedures are required to engage a volunteer or a guest: (Additionally, you may visit [https://info.unmc.edu/wiki/images/8/8d/Non-Faculty-and-Temporary-Requisitions-FAQ-Tips.pdf Non-Faculty and Temporary Requisitions FAQ and Tips]) | When selecting and engaging a volunteer it is the department or unit’s responsibility to be certain the individual has adequate experience, qualifications, and training for the task the individual will be required to perform. The department must assign someone to directly supervise the volunteer. A volunteer cannot be supervised by a family member. A family member means an individual who is the spouse, child, parent, foster parent, guardian, brother, sister, grandchild, or grandparent, by blood, marriage, or adoption, of a University official or employee. The following procedures are required to engage a volunteer or a guest: (Additionally, you may visit [https://info.unmc.edu/wiki/images/8/8d/Non-Faculty-and-Temporary-Requisitions-FAQ-Tips.pdf Non-Faculty and Temporary Requisitions FAQ and Tips]) | ||
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A University Volunteer’s term of service may be terminated at any time and without prior notice. | A University Volunteer’s term of service may be terminated at any time and without prior notice. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
*If general questions, please contact [mailto: | *If general questions, please contact [mailto:mhrncirik@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] | ||
:*For questions regarding Environmental Health and Safety issues, please contact [mailto:unmcehs@unmc.edu Environmental Health and Safety] | :*For questions regarding Environmental Health and Safety issues, please contact [mailto:unmcehs@unmc.edu Environmental Health and Safety] | ||
:*For questions regarding Non-Faculty Volunteer requisition in PeopleAdmin or Background Checks, please contact [mailto:jobs@unmc.edu HR Staffing] | :*For questions regarding Non-Faculty Volunteer requisition in PeopleAdmin or Background Checks, please contact [mailto:jobs@unmc.edu HR Staffing] | ||
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*UNMC Policy No. 1109, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/COVID_Vaccination Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination] | *UNMC Policy No. 1109, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/COVID_Vaccination Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination] | ||
*UNMC Policy No. 6045, [http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Privacy/Confidentiality Privacy, Confidentiality and Security of Patient and Proprietary Information] | *UNMC Policy No. 6045, [http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Privacy/Confidentiality Privacy, Confidentiality and Security of Patient and Proprietary Information] | ||
*About [https://www.unmc.edu/hipaa | *About [https://www.unmc.edu/patientcare/hipaa/index.html HIPAA] at UNMC | ||
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