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UM College Park • UM Eastern Shore UM College Park • UM Eastern Shore 1 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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Page 1: Part  III  Policies and Procedures

UM College Park • UM Eastern ShoreUM College Park • UM Eastern Shore 1

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.