VCOM Administrative and Classified Staff Handbook

offensive sites, as determined by VCOM, is prohibited. Personal use of the Internet should be limited and must not disrupt the operation of VCOM’s network or interfere with the employee’s productivity. Visiting and/or use of Facebook or other social networking sites is not allowed during working hours. Computer use is meant for work related purposes only; therefore, when an employee is terminated or leaves the institution, email may be accessed in attempt to find missing work-related information. VCOM may create and maintain tracking logs of Internet sites accessed on the VCOM network. These logs may be reviewed by VCOM immediately or later. Additionally, as with any conduct outside of VCOM, employees can be held accountable for conduct that negatively impacts VCOM’s mission. This may include, but is not limited to, public internet and online information technology activities where employees represent themselves as a VCOM employee, inappropriately share information related to VCOM, and/or make inappropriate/unprofessional statements which may negatively impact VCOM. Please see the social media policy section below and/or refer to Policy #U006, VCOM Policy on Social Media Usage. Library, Printing and Multi-Media Services An electronic library is connected throughout VCOM via the internet. Key reference texts, journals, and library audiovisuals are kept at VCOM for employee and student convenience. Students and employees may also have site access to the Virginia Tech, Auburn University, an d University of Louisiana-Monroe libraries; however, that access may be limited to use of the library holdings on-site and are not extended to electronic libraries of those institutions or to “check out” of reserves. Medical Treatment of VCOM Students and Employees by VCOM Physician Faculty or Other VCOM Students The purpose of VCOM’s Policy on Medical Treatment of VCOM Students and Employees by VCOM Physician Faculty or Other VCOM Students is to establish guidelines that safeguard the well-being of students and employees by establishing clear guidelines for medical treatment and emergency response in the educational and workplace environments. On-Campus Treatment by VCOM Physician Faculty The campuses of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) are considered academic facilities and, as such, are not considered clinical facilities. VCOM physician faculty may not provide medical treatment for students or employees while on campus or during outreach activities and should refer individuals seeking treatment to a physician in a clinical practice. Physician faculty who provide medical treatment on campus do so at their own risk and are subject to disciplinary action. There are certain special settings when VCOM physician faculty may provide medical treatment for a student or employee while on campus: a. When physician faculty provides treatment as a part of the curriculum, such as when treatment is demonstrated in the physical diagnosis and osteopathic manipulation laboratories or the simulation laboratories. b. When physician faculty provides an educational demonstration for a student organization. c. When physician faculty provides educational tutoring or review sessions for students that pertains to the curriculum.

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