VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #U018

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Policy Order No.: U018 Effective Date: July 1, 2016 Revised Date:

February 10, 2025

_____________________________ Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, D.O. President Signature on File

VCOM Policy on Medical Treatment of VCOM Students and Employees by VCOM Physician Faculty or Other VCOM Students Page 1 of 3 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 outside of the exceptions below 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: 1. PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 1 2. ON - CAMPUS TREATMENT BY VCOM PHYSICIAN FACULTY .......................................... 1 2.1 Emergency Medical Treatment by VCOM Physician Faculty ........................... 2 3. OFF - CAMPUS TREATMENT BY VCOM PHYSICIAN FACULTY ........................................ 2 4. STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN OTHER STUDENTS ’ HEALTHCARE ................................. 3 5. DURATION OF POLICY .................................................................................................. 3 1. PURPOSE 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. 2. ON - CAMPUS TREATMENT BY VCOM PHYSICIAN FACULTY ________________________________________________________________________ VCOM Policy on Medical Treatment of VCOM Students and Employees by VCOM Physician Faculty or Other VCOM Students ________________________________________________________________________