VCOM Administrative and Classified Staff Handbook

prospective students and prospective employees about the availability of the ASR when they are invited for an interview with the college.

Firearms and Weapons VCOM property is considered private property; therefore, students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prohibited from carrying, maintaining, or storing a firearm or weapon on any VCOM property, VCOM clinical site, affiliated university campuses, and all surrounding parking lots and space owned or leased by the College. Any visitor or other third party attending an event, or visiting an academic or administrative office, is prohibited from carrying, maintaining, or storing a firearm or weapon on any college facility, even if the owner has a valid permit. This prohibition also applies to all events on campus where people congregate in any public or outdoor areas. Employees who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal. Inclement Weather and Emergency Notifications VCOM notifies students, staff, and faculty of delays and cancellations of classes due to inclement weather and emergency situations through multiple means. Notifications will be sent through VCOM Alerts, a mass text and email notification system, and VCOM’s official information lines. Please note that one campus closing for inclement weather or emergencies does not necessarily include the other campuses. Messages received through VCOM Alerts and on the official information line are the only official sources used to report school closings, delays, or any other important announcements. VCOM will also inform local TV and radio stations regarding school closings or delays; however, if students or employees see or hear an announcement on TV or radio, they should also call the information line or check their text and email messages to confirm the closing, delay, or announcement. The VCOM information line will handle approximately five calls at once, so all callers are asked to clear the line as soon as the message is heard. VCOM makes every effort to notify students, staff, and faculty by 7:00 a.m. We ask that you use your own best judgment of whether to travel on snow covered or icy roads, as well as the VCOM parking lot and sidewalks. Any time VCOM is listed as closed, students will not have access to the building, but faculty and staff may. Class rescheduling due to closings or delays will be announced via VCOM email. Students are responsible for checking their email and for making sure their email account does not exceed the space allotted so that they receive all official emails. VCOM’s official information line: Virginia campus 540-231-1694, Carolinas campus 864-327-9900, Auburn campus 334-442-4500, Louisiana campus 318-342-7200 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens While it would be rare for an employee at VCOM to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens in fulfilling their duties at VCOM, if an employee is exposed, they should follow these steps: 1. Any employe who has had a potential exposure to blood or body fluids should immediately wash the affected area with soap and water. If the exposure involves the eyes or mucous membranes, they should be immediately flushed with copious amounts of water. 2. Following irrigation of the affected area, the exposure should be immediately reported to the appropriate the Director for Human Resources. 3. Employees involved in an occupational exposure must seek medical attention to ensure that appropriate medical care relating to the exposure is provided. Human Resources will assist the employee in arranging follow-up with a healthcare provider for testing. The follow-up can be with the employee’s physician or a local urgent care provider.

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