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As general policy, MITS students will comply with the policies and procedures with the clinical site at which they are assigned. It is the policy that there be written reports of all unusual incidents/accidents.
As general policy, MITS students will comply with the policies and procedures with the clinical site at which they are assigned. It is the policy that there be written reports of all unusual incidents/accidents.
An incident is an unusual occurrence that is not consistent with the routine operation of the institution or clinical rotation, which may or did cause harm, involves possible negligence, requires some immediate consideration or action by a supervisor.


A student enrolled in a program in the Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences is expected to provide prompt, complete and accurate written documentation of the details related to any accidents/incidents, thus enabling corrective actions and/or programs for prevention. The program adheres to the Infection Control Policy for University Hospitals and Clinics. Students with signs and symptoms of an infectious process should report immediately to the program director for appropriate referral.
An incident is an unusual occurrence which is not consistent with the routine operation of the institution or clinical rotation which may or did cause harm, involves possible negligence, requires some immediate consideration or action by a supervisor.


All accidents/incidents must immediately be reported to the clinical supervisor or immediate person in charge. Proper report forms must be completed.
A student enrolled in a program in the Division of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Science is expected to provide prompt, complete and accurate written documentation of the details related to any accidents/incidents, thus enabling corrective actions and/or programs for prevention. The program adheres to the Infection Control Policy for University Hospitals and Clinics. Students with signs and symptoms of an infectious process should report immediately to the program director for appropriate referral.
 
All accidents/incidents must immediately be reported to the technical supervisor or immediate person in charge. Proper report forms must be completed.


'''Equipment Use and Operation:'''
'''Equipment Use and Operation:'''
    
    
The professions in Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences employ the use of highly specialized equipment. Any equipment failure or equipment that is not in proper working order must be reported immediately to the technical supervisor. Do not place any calls to equipment representatives. Do not attempt to repair.
MRI departments employ the use of highly specialized equipment. Any equipment failure or equipment that is not in proper working order must be reported immediately to the technical supervisor. Do not place any calls to equipment representatives. Do not attempt to repair.


'''Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Plan for Students:'''
'''Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Plan for Students:'''


Campus Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure (on and off campus): Students must call the Medical Communication Center at 402-559-6824 or the OUCH pager at 402-888-6824 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) ASAP and report to the nearest emergency room for appropriate blood borne pathogen procedures. On the next work day, please call the Student Health office at 402-559-5158 with information regarding your ED visit.
[https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Bloodborne_Pathogens_Exposure UNMC’s Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure policy] will be followed.
 
=== Magnetic Resonance Imaging Student Pregnancy Policy ===
=== Magnetic Resonance Imaging Student Pregnancy Policy ===