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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.
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Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA)
 Immunity from Suit for UME Volunteers
 Negligence, Ordinary Care & Tort
 Scope of Duties (Position Description)
 Appointment & Training Procedures
 Gross Negligence
 Intentional Misconduct or Malice
 Invasion of Privacy
 Legal Representation
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Universal Precautions
 What are Universal Precautions?
 Precautions used when:
 Providing first aid
 Handling blood or bodily fluids
 Intended to prevent transmission of:
 Hepatitis
 HIV infections
 Other contagious diseases
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Universal Precautions include:
 Personal protective barriers
 Proper handling of protective barriers
 Effective hand washing
 Seeking medical attention when needed
 Cleaning/disinfecting surfaces
 Bleach and water at 1 to 10 strength
 Using pick-ups for sharp objects
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Other Precautions to Consider
 Do not share personal items
 Store personal items in separate areas
 Participants attend to their own first aid needs
and dispose of their own waste
 Wear gloves to dispose of personal litter
 First Aid and Spill kits
 Keep 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 & AIDS
 No Mandatory Testing
 Confidentiality
 Universal Precautions
 Treatment Protocol
 No University Services for Volunteers
 Reporting 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 Abuse
 Prohibited on University property & at activities
 Rules & Standards of Conduct
 Capable of performing duties
 Employees and volunteers are prohibited from:
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Abusing alcohol or drugs
Controlled substances offenses
Alcohol driving offense
Working and volunteering under the influence
 Law Enforcement Agency Investigation
 Disciplinary Sanctions
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Smoking Policy
 Federal & State Guidelines
 Smoke-Free Environment
 Prohibited in indoor
locations
 Prohibited outside within
15 feet of …
 Building Entrance
 Air Intake Duct
 Window
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Child Protection & Abuse
 Maryland Code
 Report suspected abuse or neglect to …
 Local Department of Social Services
 Local Law Enforcement Agency
 Educators and volunteers must report
within 48 hours
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Sexual Harassment
 Unwelcome Sexual Advances
 Unwelcome Sexual Requests
 Other Unwelcome Sexual Behavior
 Informal Complaint
 Formal Complaint
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Affirmative Action
 Open to All
 Without regard to …
 All Reasonable Efforts
 Record Keeping
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Americans with Disabilities Act
 Accessibility Issues
 Visual & Hearing Impairments
 Advanced Notification
 Reasonable Accommodations
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Risk Management Procedures
 What is Risk Management?
 Goals
 Overview of the Process
 Identify the Risk
 Measure the Risk
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Risk Management (continued)
 Controlling or Financing Risk
 Avoid, Eliminate or Reduce Risk
 Transfer Risk Control to Others
 Retain the Risk
 Transfer Financial Responsibility to Others
 Insure the Risk
 Manage Claims and Losses
 UME Incident and Accident Reports
 Monitor and Make Changes
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Questions?
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.
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