Common use of HEALTH OF STUDENTS Clause in Contracts

HEALTH OF STUDENTS. In order to be admitted into and retained in the nursing program, the individual’s physical and mental health must be suitable for performing the work required in the program and for assuring the health and safety of the public served. Nurses are considered by the public as knowledgeable in good health practices; therefore, student nurses are urged to start correcting any health problems they may have, such as poor posture, poor state of dental repair, obesity, high blood pressure, and the abuse of drugs, including nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol. Students are responsible for their own health as well as for protecting the health of their clients, classmates, and the public. Students, therefore, are not to attend clinical sites or classes on campus when ill. Students will follow program and/or course policy regarding reporting of absences. Due to the requirements at many clinical sites used by the De Anza College Nursing program, nursing students will be required to have an annual flu vaccination. If you do not get proof of vaccination from your medical provider, a form is available for your use on the de Anza nursing student website. (Please download it and take it with you to your appointment). A copy of proof of vaccination must be submitted for the nursing department records. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/her Nursing Department file current with copies of CPR, PPD status, immunizations, post-immunization titers, physical examinations, and other essential documents. A student must process a copy of all these documents for the duration of the program and be ready to present them upon request. Students are required to provide documentation of CPR certification and QuantiFERON TB test or chest x-ray on the first day of each nursing course. No CPR certification may expire during the quarter. All documentation must be appropriate for the entire quarter, before the first day of clinical. All documentation required for the upcoming quarter must be submitted to the Resource Center Instructional Associate no later than the following deadlines: Fall Quarter First Monday of previous June (except flu shot pending availability) Winter Quarter First Monday of November Spring Quarter First Monday of March CPR certification must be ‘Healthcare Provider’ classification with a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. Internet certification is NOT acceptable for initial certification as it does not provide the practical, hands-on experience essential for competent skill performance. We do accept a hybrid CPR for recertification only. That is, the theory and exam portion of the recertification may be taken in an on-line format with the hands-on skill still demonstrated in person for check off purposes. Remember, ALL certification must be from an approved American Heart Association provider, and must be kept current throughout all clinical days. Students must keep originals of all documentation, and once turned in, it will not be retrievable. Progression to the next quarter will not occur unless these deadlines are met. A student who does not comply may be placed on Leave of Absence (LOA). (See: LOA) Refer to Appendix: Student Health Status The pregnancy policy of the clinical facility to which the student is assigned must be followed. Each student is responsible to notify the Director of Nursing regarding her pregnancy. In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), De Anza College Department of Nursing does not discriminate against qualified students who require reasonable accommodations. Refer to Appendix: ADA Compliance Statement Students must follow each facility’s policy concerning standard precautions, infection control policies, hand-washing, the wearing of gloves, and the use of isolation technique while assigned in that facility.

HEALTH OF STUDENTS. In order to be admitted into and retained in the nursing program, the individual’s physical and mental health must be suitable for performing the work required in the program and for assuring the health and safety of the public served. Nurses are considered by the public as knowledgeable in good health practices; therefore, student nurses are urged to start correcting any health problems they may have, such as poor posture, poor state of dental repair, obesity, high blood pressure, and the abuse of drugs, including nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol. Students are responsible for their own health as well as for protecting the health of their clients, classmates, and the public. Students, therefore, are not to attend clinical sites or classes on campus when ill. Students will follow program and/or course policy regarding reporting of absences. Due to the requirements at many clinical sites used by the De Anza College Nursing program, nursing students will be required to have an annual flu vaccination. If you do not get proof of vaccination from your medical provider, a form is available for your use on the de Anza nursing student website. (Please download it and take it with you to your appointment). A copy of proof of vaccination must be submitted for the nursing department records. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/her Nursing Department personal file current with copies of CPR, PPD status, immunizations, post-immunization titers, physical examinations, and other essential documents. A student must process possess a current copy of all these documents for the duration of the program and be ready to present them upon request. Students are required to provide documentation of CPR certification and QuantiFERON TB test or chest x-ray on the first day of each nursing course. No CPR certification may expire during the quarter. All documentation must be appropriate for the entire quarter, before the first day of clinical. All documentation required for the upcoming quarter must be submitted to the Resource Center Instructional Associate no later than immunization/certification tracking system as outlined on the following deadlines: Fall Quarter First Monday Nursing Student webpage (xxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxx/xxxxxxxxxxxx). The cost of previous June (except flu shot pending availability) Winter Quarter First Monday of November Spring Quarter First Monday of March submitting immunization/ certification data will be borne by the student. CPR certification must be ‘Healthcare Provider’ classification with a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. Internet certification is NOT acceptable for initial certification as it does not provide the practical, hands-on experience essential for competent skill performance. We do accept a hybrid CPR for recertification only. That is, the theory and exam portion of the recertification may be taken in an on-line format with the hands-on skill still demonstrated in person for check off purposes. Remember, ALL certification must be from an approved American Heart Association provider, and must be kept current throughout all clinical days. Students must keep originals of all documentation, and once turned in, it will not be retrievable. Progression to the next quarter will not occur unless these deadlines are met. A student who does not comply may be placed on Leave of Absence (LOA). (See: LOA) Refer to Appendix: Student Health Status The pregnancy policy of the clinical facility to which the student is assigned must be followed. Each student is responsible to notify the Director of Nursing regarding her pregnancy. In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), De Anza College Department of Nursing does not discriminate against qualified students who require reasonable accommodations. Refer to Appendix: ADA Compliance Statement Students must follow each facility’s policy concerning standard precautions, infection control policies, hand-washing, the wearing of gloves, and the use of isolation technique while assigned in that facility.