VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #U031

See Policy S017: VCOM Student Health and Counseling Services Policy for more information on student health and counseling services. 7.2 Employee Mental Health, Wellness, and Health Insurance VCOM provides a robust health insurance plan for all employees. The plan is provided at an affordable rate for employees and their families and is robust so to encourage faculty and staff to utilize the plan to its fullest. Employees have access to mental health and wellness services through VCOM. They can access these services through the following providers: • VCOM’s Teladoc benefit for all full-time employees with or without health insurance coverage (VCOM full-time employees receive a discounted rate for therapy and psychiatry visits). Each campus offers the use of a meditation room for students and employees and promotes a healthy mind, body and spirit through the Via Wellness program. Via Wellness provides enrichment to campus life through a wide variety of sports, fitness and exercise, and social, cultural and spiritual events. Students, faculty, staff and their family members are welcome to participate in all Via Wellness activities. 8. FATIGUE MITIGATION Providing medical care to patients is physically and mentally demanding. Night shifts, even for those who have had enough rest, cause fatigue. VCOM has adopted fatigue mitigation processes and ensures that there are no negative consequences and/or stigma for using fatigue mitigation strategies. 8.2 Signs of Fatigue It is important for physicians and students to have adequate rest before and after clinical responsibilities. Signs of fatigue include: • Involuntarily nodding off • the physician network within their Anthem health coverage; • the Anthem – EAP (Employee Assistance Program); and/or

• Waves of sleepiness • Problems focusing • Frequent unexplained headaches • Muscular aches and pains • Blurred/double vision • Loss of appetite • Irritability/intolerance • Reduced short-term memory • Lack of interest and drive • Confusion and fearfulness • Decreased startle response • Anxiety • Social withdrawal • Degraded motor skills

VCOM Campus Safety and Health Policy

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