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*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 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 [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 here: [http://www.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.
*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.   
All training must be documented.   
'''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:jeffrey.miller@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. background check, requisition, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] for guidance.
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NOTE: Volunteers who work with or have unescorted access to risk group 2 or risk group 3 pathogens must complete the required biosafety training and be added to the Institutional Biosafety Committee protocol under which the research has been approved. Contact the Biosafety Officer for guidance.
NOTE: Volunteers who work with or have unescorted access to risk group 2 or risk group 3 pathogens must complete the required biosafety training and be added to the Institutional Biosafety Committee protocol under which the research has been approved. Contact the Biosafety Officer for guidance.
=== Training ===
=== Training ===
University volunteers on campus for seven (7) or greater days must complete all mandatory compliance training required of UNMC staff and studwents. This includes the following:
University volunteers on campus for seven (7) or greater days must complete all mandatory compliance training required of UNMC staff and students. This includes the following:
*Bloodborne Pathogens
*HIPAA
*HIPAA
*General safety module – for those who are not in labs or patients areas
*Safety Competency (Safety & Emergency Preparedness)
:*Lab safety module – for those in lab area
*Statement of Understanding
:*Hospital Safety – for those in patient areas or buildings housing patients
*UNMC Policy No. 6045, [http://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php?title=Privacy/Confidentiality Privacy, Confidentiality and Security of Patient and Proprietary Information]
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*Cultural Competency
*Cultural Competency
*Information Security Awareness
*Title IX Employee Training
*Fundamentals of FERPA Training
In addition, they must receive department/area specific training in the area that they will be volunteering in on how to safely operate the equipment, emergency procedures, hazardous materials, hazardous locations and how to report accidents and near misses and injuries.<br />
Those volunteers on campus for six (6) days or less receive specific training from the department in which they are volunteering in on how to safely operate the equipment, emergency procedures, personal protective equipment and how to report accidents and near misses and injuries.<br />
All training must be documented. 
=== Attire ===
=== Attire ===
*Must wear closed-toe shoes in a laboratory
*Must wear closed-toe shoes in a laboratory
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*Limited jewelry (as appropriate for others in the lab)
*Limited jewelry (as appropriate for others in the lab)
=== Additional Requirements ===  
=== Additional Requirements ===  
*Volunteers with patient contact must be processed through the Nebraska Medicine Volunteer Services department
*Volunteers must provide proof of medical insurance and documentation of immunizations to the department
*Volunteers must provide proof of medical insurance and documentation of immunizations
 
== Dismissal ==
== Dismissal ==
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==
Please be aware that [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/UNMC_Volunteers_Background_Check_Instructions.pdf background checks] usually take to up to seven (7) days but depending on the complexity it may take up to eight (8) weeks to complete the process. The volunteer may not start until the process is completed. Please plan accordingly. <br />
*If general questions, please contact [mailto:jeffrey.miller@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management]
*If general questions, please contact [mailto:jeffrey.miller@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-Facutly 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]
:*For questions regarding Job Shadowing, please contact [mailto:jobshadow@nebraskamed.com Nebraska Medicine]
:*For questions regarding Job Shadowing, please contact [mailto:jobshadow@nebraskamed.com Nebraska Medicine]
:*For questions regarding immunization requirements, please contact '''?????'''
:*For questions regarding immunization requirements, please contact '''?????'''