VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #U035

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Policy Order No.: Effective Date:

U035

October 5, 2026

Signature on File

_____________________________ Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, D.O. President ________________________________________________________________________ VCOM Policy on Catastrophic Events and Continuity of Operations ________________________________________________________________________ 1. PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................1 2. CONTINUITY OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS ...................................................................2 3. STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES CONTINUITY .......................................3 4. WORKFORCE CONTINUITY ...........................................................................................3 5. EMERGENCY GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNICATION ...................................................4 6. RECORDS PROTECTION ................................................................................................4 7. PROGRAM DISCONTINUANCE .......................................................................................4 8. POLICIES ENSURING CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY / CRISIS RESPONSE ………………………………………………………………………………………..5 9. RECONSTITUTION AND RECOVERY ..............................................................................5 10. DURATION OF POLICY ..................................................................................................6 1. PURPOSE Crisis and emergency preparedness is an essential function of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). The College is committed to mitigating the impact of crisis situations and operational disruptions through the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure continuity of operations in the event of a catastrophic occurrence. This policy establishes a framework for a safe, efficient, and coordinated response to events that affect VCOM’s faculty, staff, and students, while maintaining continuity of academic operations and student services. It is designed to align with Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) standards and applicable federal and state regulations governing institutional continuity, student protection, and record integrity. Catastrophic events may include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, public health emergencies, infrastructure failures, cybersecurity incidents, and other disruptions that significantly impact institutional operations or clinical training environments.

VCOM Policy on Catastrophic Events and Continuity of Operations

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