part iii policies and procedures
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UME Volunteer Policy. Part III Policies and Procedures. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Part III Policies and Procedures
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability,
religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.
UME Volunteer Policy
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Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA)Immunity from Suit for UME VolunteersNegligence, Ordinary Care & TortScope of Duties (Position Description)Appointment & Training ProceduresGross NegligenceIntentional Misconduct or MaliceInvasion of PrivacyLegal Representation
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Universal PrecautionsWhat are Universal Precautions?Precautions used when:
Providing first aidHandling blood or bodily fluids
Intended to prevent transmission of:HepatitisHIV infectionsOther contagious diseases
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Universal Precautions include:Personal protective barriersProper handling of protective barriersEffective hand washingSeeking medical attention when neededCleaning/disinfecting surfaces
Bleach and water at 1 to 10 strengthUsing pick-ups for sharp objects
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Other Precautions to ConsiderDo not share personal itemsStore personal items in separate areasParticipants attend to their own first aid
needs and dispose of their own wasteWear gloves to dispose of personal litterFirst Aid and Spill kitsKeep copies of members Health Forms
in a secure location that can be easily accessible in an emergency situation
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Websites for Additional Information:Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in
Health-Care Settings www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00023587.htm
Perspectives in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000039.htm
Guidelines for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Health-Care and Public-Safety Workers http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000114/p0000114.asp
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HIV & AIDSNo Mandatory TestingConfidentialityUniversal PrecautionsTreatment ProtocolNo University Services for
VolunteersReporting Requirement
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“The University views this illness as a
serious social and personal tragedy, and
seeks to address all
ramifications of this policy with
sensitivity toward all who
may be involved or affected.”
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Drug & Alcohol AbuseProhibited on University property & at activitiesRules & Standards of Conduct
Capable of performing dutiesEmployees and volunteers are prohibited from:
Abusing alcohol or drugsControlled substances offensesAlcohol driving offenseWorking and volunteering under the influence
Law Enforcement Agency InvestigationDisciplinary Sanctions
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Smoking PolicyFederal & State
GuidelinesSmoke-Free EnvironmentProhibited in indoor
locationsProhibited outside within
15 feet of …Building EntranceAir Intake DuctWindow
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Child Protection & AbuseMaryland CodeReport suspected abuse or
neglect to …Local Department of Social
ServicesLocal Law Enforcement Agency
Educators and volunteers must report within 48 hours
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Sexual HarassmentUnwelcome Sexual AdvancesUnwelcome Sexual RequestsOther Unwelcome Sexual BehaviorInformal ComplaintFormal Complaint
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Affirmative ActionOpen to AllWithout regard to …All Reasonable EffortsRecord Keeping
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Americans with Disabilities ActAccessibility IssuesVisual & Hearing Impairments Advanced NotificationReasonable Accommodations
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Risk Management ProceduresWhat is Risk Management?GoalsOverview of the Process
Identify the RiskMeasure the Risk
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Risk Management (continued)Controlling or Financing Risk
Avoid, Eliminate or Reduce RiskTransfer Risk Control to OthersRetain the RiskTransfer Financial Responsibility to OthersInsure the Risk
Manage Claims and LossesUME Incident and Accident Reports
Monitor and Make Changes
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Questions?
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This presentation was originally created by Dan Tabler. It was revised by Dr. Lisa Dennis, 4-H Youth and Adult Leadership Specialist, as well as Amy Rhodes, Sharon Pahlman, and David
Gordon 2010.