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Clinical Site Placement and COVID Requirements

Current Clinical Contracts as of 1.17.2024

 

Clinical Site Placement Requirement

This section contains important requirements specific to certain clinical placements. When clinical information, background checks, and drug screening documentation are required for submission to agencies, students should gather photocopies of all documents and send to the Office of Academic Affairs who will forward the information to the respective agency. Send documents to scnursing@sc.edu.

Student Placement Request Mid-Carolina Student Coordinator

Mid-Carolina AHEC

Revised 8/23/2021

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Casey Cato, ccato@comporium.net
Student Placement Request Application Deadlines

Students should complete the NP application online . Students are not permitted to reach out to providers to find placements on their own. AnMed will then try to find placement in their practices on a first come, first serve basis after they have placed all students from their priority group which are AnMed employees, Clemson University students, and Anderson University students.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Revised 10/25/22

Application deadlines

  • Spring semester - Due by October 1
  • Summer semester - Due by February 1
  • Fall semester - Due by May 1
Student Placement Request

Effective January 1, 2019, the College of Nursing can no longer support APRN student placements at any Atrium Health clinical site.

Atrium will support Atrium employees to complete their DNP projects within their system. Nursing Administration and Nursing Informatic students can also complete indirect hours at Atrium Health.

Phyllis Justus should be listed as the site contact (phyllis.justus@atriumhealth.org) on the CASE form.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Revised 10/19/2022

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Clinical students requesting internship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center should contact Nurse Affiliate c/o Nursing Education Dept
South Building, 3rd floor
Email: NurseAffiliate@wakehealth.edu The Nurse Affiliate mailbox is the inbox most closely monitored by staff throughout the day. Please use the Nurse Affiliate mailbox instead of personal mailboxes to ensure a timely response.

Many staff are working remotely part time and their work phones are being forwarded to their personal phones. Unfortunately, this means they do not see your phone number, only a generic WFBH number when receiving a forwarded call. It is not possible for staff to know who is calling if they cannot immediately pick up, so please leave a message with your call back number. Staff check their voicemail messages throughout the day and can only return your call if you leave a message with your phone number included.

Effective August 6, 2021, faculty and students can still be fit tested each day of the week Monday-Friday but will be unable to pick up badges on Monday, Fridays and Wednesday 7:00 am. – 3:30 pm.

Please make badging requests as early as possible through cardacss@wakehealth.edu or BadgeOff_UM@wakehealth.edu. Both accounts will be monitored when walk in offices are closed; immediate need for assistance should also be sent to either account.

If you have any questions, feel free to email BadgeOff_UM@wakehealth.edu.

  • Badges need to be maintained for duration of program (badge life expectancy is 3-5 years)
    • Badges will only be replaced if defective, damaged, or lost/stolen
    • $10 replacement fee will be applied for lost or damaged badges
  • Badges will have an initial expiration date on them, which serves only as a reminder of expiration of student access (badge is not “unusable” after this date).
    • The Nurse Affiliate office will notify you or your school coordinator of your upcoming expiration; once access is extended, badge access will continue.
  • With the badge, you will also receive a yellow park card. This is for our campus security to identify you as a visiting student (since most of you will not have an employee barcode sticker).
    • These park cards can be updated each year, or as needed, by the Badge Office
  • If you are an employee, you will only receive a badge cover, which must be worn over top of your employee badge (which has the hospital access).
    • If you end your employment while still serving in the student role, please contact the badge office to receive a full access student badge.
  • Student badges have “general hospital access”. Occasionally, a student may need access to a unit or certain area on a unit that isn’t included in the general hospital access. In these cases, have the nurse manager/charge nurse on the unit call or email the badge office to request additional access.

Updated 10/13/2021

The approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has a specific address indicated below for approval requests. Site manager should be listed as Wake Forest Approval. Search (select) in Central as follows:

First Name:  Wake Forest

Last Name: Approval

NurseAffiliate@wakehealth.edu 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request

Site/Practice Case Form Approver

Forms Required

Complete the Augusta University School (AUSC) Confirmation form and send to scnursing@sc.edu for verification along with your program and student ID. Please send a copy of your health insurance card at the time you send the AUSC Confirmation form.  After CON staff have received the form and health insurance card, and verified your information, they will submit to NURSE_EDUCATORS@augusta.edu.

Note, your Castlebranch account must be up to date before the form will be submitted to Augusta University Medical Center. Once submitted, students will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement, provided by Augusta University Medical Center.

Revised 8/21/2000

Wyatt Mobley,  NURSE_EDUCATORS@augusta.edu

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 Augusta University School Confirmation Form

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Form(s)  Required

Student clinical placement request must be submitted through mCE.

 

Revised 8/25/2021

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

INFLUENZA

  • All STUDENTS and INSTRUCTORS with a rotation start date on or after December 1, 2021 must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption on file before their start date.
  • All STUDENTS and INSTRUCTORS currently in a rotation extending past December 1, 2021 must be fully vaccinated by December 1, 2021 or have an approved exemption on file to continue working and complete their rotation.

Additionally, Banner Health will consider medical and religious requests for exemption. For medical exemption requests, candidates will need to submit a medical exemption request form that would include a recommendation from a provider (DO, MD, NP), as to the medical reason the requestor should not receive the vaccine. Requests for medical and religious exemptions are considered based on the information provided.

How to submit your vaccine documentation in myClinicalExchange:

In myClinicalExchange, each student and instructor must log in and review their compliance requirements.

Vaccine Compliance upload

  • Influenza Vaccine is a current compliance item
    • Students and instructors must upload documentation of their vaccine by November 1 to allow sufficient time for review prior to the December 1st vaccine deadline.
    • Add expiration date, upload documentation or exemption form in designated area in MCE
  1. Request the appropriate Influenza vaccine Exemption Request Form (Medical or Religious) from Banner Health Occupational Health Services at OHSCovid-19Mailbox@bannerhealth.com.
  2. Send completed exemption documentation to the below with the subject line:
    • Include in subject line:
      • STUDENT INFLUENZA Exemption, {School Name}, {Student Name} and {Rotation Start Date}”to OHSCovid-19Mailbox@bannerhealth.com
      • *You may be asked to answer clarifying questions to complete the exemption request
  1. Must be completed by November 1, 2021, to allow sufficient time for review Prior to the December 1st vaccine deadline.
  2. Should your application be approved, you must upload the approved document received from occupational health to your myClinicalExchange profile to be fully compliant and approved to start your rotation.

What if my status changes?

If your medical condition or religious beliefs change at any point in the request for exemption process, you may withdraw your exemption request and obtain the vaccine.

For all questions regarding exemptions, please reach out to Banner Occupational Health at OHSCOVID-19-Mailbox@bannerhealth.com.

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Student must download and complete the Barnes Jewish Hospital graduate workbook and forward to scnursing@sc.edu for verification and submission.

 

Revised 7/22/2020

Janet Kaminsky, NS, RN, CEN
Practice Specialist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Center for Practice Excellence
Cell: 314.801.4190/ Fax: 314.454.7508
Janet.kaminsky@bjc.org

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Form(s) Required                

Students may not contact preceptors directly. Students must contact Ms. Sheppard for preceptor placement.

Student completes the attached BMH Student Self Study Packet, BMH Student Policies and New Employee and Student Assessment Form.

Student sends completed packet and signed Policies document, along with required documentation to Lillie Sheppard, Student Internship Coordinator, Beaufort Memorial Education Department , lsheppard@bmhsc.org. COMPLETED packets are due at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the student’s rotation. This allows time to process the packets as they receive a large volume of students. If items are missing, it may delay processing and/or their rotation start.

Once packets are processed, the school and/or student will be notified if items are missing or if they are cleared to schedule a badge appointment.

Ms. Sheppard will provide student with Preceptor information to be included on the CASE form once the student is placed. Students should send an email at least 2 weeks prior to the start of their rotation start date to scnursing@sc.edu requesting for the College of Nursing to share their CastleBranch data with Ms. Sheppard. Please include your full name as listed in CastleBranch, the last four digits of your SSN, as well as your Degree and Program (example: MSN, FNP).

revised  1/14/2021

BMH Student Internship Coordinator
Lillie Sheppard
Education Department
Phone: 843.522.5861
Fax: 843.522.5880
lsheppard@bmhsc.org

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Please contact Noreen Bachman if you are looking for clinical placement with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System or any practice they may own. When emailing Ms. Bachman noreen_bachman@bshsi.org, please include your resume, type of rotation needed, the number of rotation hours, timeslot (i.e. May-June).

Revised 2/7/2019

List Noreen Bachman, noreen_bachman@bshsi.org as the site contact. 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

To streamline the process of student management at Carolina Health Centers (CHC), student must send an application for clinical placement by email to sbotchie@carolinahealthcenters.org or to careers@carolinahealthcenters.org.

To access the application for clinical placement go to Carolina Health Centers' website: https://www.carolinahealthcenters.org/clinical-students.

Step 1: Mail, email or fax completed application to Carolina Health Centers, Inc.

Step 2: Applications are forwarded to schedulers for pediatric and/or family medicine departments

Step 3: CHC will contact the applicant should something become available.

Additional information on the application process will be shared with students once CHC receives the student's application.  

Revised 8/26/2021

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver

Forms Required

 

Student will submit all required items to MyClinicalExchange.

Note: Students must review the Caromont Health and Guidelines for Clinicals at CaroMont Health documents. Students must sign the Guidelines document prior to clinicals at CaroMont. The form may be signed electronically. 

Revised 9/13/2021

Suzanne McKee is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Susanne McKee
suzanne.mckee@caromonthealth.org 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Volunteers and students who are not vaccinated or provide proof of vaccination by October 31 will not be allowed on campus until the Influenza season ends. Active and Associate Medical Staff and Advanced Care Practitioners who are not vaccinated or provide proof of vaccination by November 8 will be asked to take a Leave of Absence until the end of the Influenza season or be placed on Administrative Leave.

Vaccination Period

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
All students must be cleared with HR and Employee Health before the rotation can begin. A background check, immunizations, including a 2-step PPD, current drug screen* and hospital orientation packet must be in place. Please complete the attached documents and return to Ms. Price. If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

CRMC Hospital Pre-hire Attestation 2018

HIPPA Privacy IT Security Poster

2017-2018 Code of Conduct

Pre-hire Test 3.29.2018 Final

CRMC Pre-hire Orientation for New Employees Powerpoint

Drug screens must be within 30 days of start date and can be done on site for a fee of $5.00.
 

Angel Price, HR Generalist / Chester Regional Medical Center
One Medical Park Drive
Chester, SC
Direct: 803.581.9409
Fax: 803.581.6230

Angel.price@chesterregional.com

 
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Students should complete the documents listed under “Forms Required” and send to Ms. Cedeno at Coastal Carolina Hospital.

Kristin Cedeno
Director, Medical Staff Services
Coastal Carolina Hospital
1000 Medical Center Drive
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Direct: 843.784.8138
Fax: 843.784.8198
Kristin.Cedeno@tenethealth.com

Revised 7/26/2019

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Student Checklist 2012

Orientation Hand ins v05914

Orientation Reading Material v080713

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

All preceptor requests must go to Carol Murray, HR Specialist-Benefits Administration & Training, via email. Students should not email providers directly.

The email should include the dates/semester and number of hours needed. A resume must be attached. Ms. Murray will contact the students with availability.

Carol Murray
HR Specialist - Benefits Administration & Training
Coastal Pediatrics Associates
Phone (843) 737-9499
cmurray@cpakids.com
www.cpakids.com

Revised 10/13/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Forms will be provided to student by Carol Murray if preceptorship is approved.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Student with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from  Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Effective May 31, 2021, HCA facilities only accept BLS Provider training from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Students with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from  Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA South Atlantic placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Cone Health no longer supports UofSC CON placements except for Cone Health employees.  

Employees of Cone Health must contact staff.education@conehealth.com for assistance with a placement.  Student MUSC communicate with UofSC CON if they secure a Cone Health placement. 

Revised 2/4/2019

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Please review the Cooperative Health Clinical Guidelines

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Cooperative Health Practicum Support Guidelines for Nurse Practitioner Student April 2018

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

To request placement at Cornerstone Family Practice, please contact Brenda Klinger, Office Manager at (864) 989-0230. Students should not contact the providers directly. 

Brenda Klinger is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Brenda Klinger (bklinger@cfmofgreer.com)

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

 

 

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Revised 9/13/2021 If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

All students placed at Dignity Health's hospitals or clinics must receive the influenza vaccine and update their current influenza documentation in the MyClinicalExchange system. The renewal date will need to be updated as well as the influenza form. The form will need to be updated and uploaded in the system with new dates listed on the forms.

Declination to the flu vaccine will only be allowed for a history of allergy to a component of the vaccine, history of life threating allergic reaction or a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or a legitimate medical reason. A physician's note will need to be obtained to support the reason for declination.

Please note: Influenza dates and forms must by updated by October 31, 2021. Dignity Health's flu season starts as of November 1, 2021. Anyone who has not obtained the flu vaccine nor updated their influenza dates and forms will be removed from their placement until the information is updated. This will apply to students and clinical instructors.

As always, if you have any questions, please email GSM-DHMFStudentPlacements@dignityhealth.org

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Form(s) Required
Revised 9/13/2021 If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

All students placed at Dignity Health's hospitals or clinics must receive the influenza vaccine and update their current influenza documentation in the MyClinicalExchange system. The renewal date will need to be updated as well as the influenza form. The form will need to be updated and uploaded in the system with new dates listed on the forms.

Declination to the flu vaccine will only be allowed for a history of allergy to a component of the vaccine, history of life threating allergic reaction or a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or a legitimate medical reason. A physician's note will need to be obtained to support the reason for declination.

Please note: Influenza dates and forms must by updated by October 31, 2021. Dignity Health's flu season starts as of November 1, 2021. Anyone who has not obtained the flu vaccine nor updated their influenza dates and forms will be removed from their placement until the information is updated. This will apply to students and clinical instructors.

As always, if you have any questions, please email GSM-DHMFStudentPlacements@dignityhealth.org

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Doctor’s Care is accepting students for clinical placement on a limited basis. 

Be aware that Doctor’s Care will only take students for one clinical rotation, unless there are two to three semesters between rotations.

Student must complete the forms in the “Doctors Care Packet under “Forms Required.” Submit your complete packet to the Office of Academic Affair via email to scnursing@sc.edu to be submitted on your behalf. The Office of Academic Affairs will give Doctor’s Care access to view your immunization, background check and drug screen information via CastleBranch.

Revised 2/2/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Doctors Care Packet
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Students with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Effective May 31, 2021, HCA facilities only accept BLS Provider training from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

The Guiding Principles for APRN, PA and AA Student Preceptorships:

All placement requests will come through the Emory Healthcare APP Student Placement Coordinator.

This policy creates a tiered placement system to give priority to Emory students and employees. The policy uses the approved schools of the Georgia Preceptor Tax Incentive Program (GPTIP).

Prioritization is as follows:

First priority will be given to Emory Healthcare employees who are attending the Emory University School of Nursing (SON) or the Emory Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Emory Healthcare employees attending the Emory Physician Assistant (PA) or Anesthesia Assistant (AA) Programs through the Emory University School of Medicine (SOM) will also be identified as a first priority placement.

Second priority will be given to non-employee APRN, PA or AA students who are attending programs in the Emory University SON or the SOM.

Third priority will be given to Emory Healthcare employees who are enrolled in an approved Georgia school and attending an APRN, PA or AA programs.

Fourth priority will be given to non-employees who are enrolled in an approved Georgia school, and attending an APRN, PA or AA program, if the preceptorship is available 45 days prior to the start date.

Emory Healthcare employees attending an out of state APRN or PA not for profit program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine feasibility of a requested preceptorship. Preceptors precepting students from these schools do not qualify for the GPTIP Incentive

***A updated list of GPTIP schools can be found at Georgia Preceptor Tax Incentive link : http://www.gru.edu/ahec/ptip]www.gru.edu/ahec/ptip

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Emory Healthcare requires a placement request to be submitted via ACEMAPP.  ACEMAPP permits a limited number of 'free' placement requests each year to be submitted by the College of Nursing. 
Students desiring to complete a clinical placement at a Emory Healthcare facility must:
  1. Contact their advisor for more information and must receive verification from their advisor that the College of Nursing will be able to submit a request for them. The CON may not be able to accommodate a request for ACEMAPP placement, if placing a request will cause the College of Nursing to incur a cost for the ACEMAPP placement service.
  2. Once verification has been received and the placement request is approved, students will pay a fee to open a required ACEMAPP account.
Updated 12/16/2022
If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.  
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Students with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Effective May 31, 2021, HCA facilities only accept BLS Provider training from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Visit https://www.freemedclinic.org/nurse-practitioner-preceptorship-1 to submit an application. 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

The Free Medical Clinic Nurse Practitioner Student Placement 12/2016

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Students with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Effective May 31, 2021, HCA facilities only accept BLS Provider training from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

 

Revised 2/25/2022

Ms. Kathy Courts is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences at Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital.   Her contact information is:

Kathy Courts, BSN, RN
Market Clinical Educator
Hilton Head Hospital 
25 Hospital Center Blvd
Hilton Head Island, SC
843-681-6122, Ext. 8673
Kathy.Courts@tenethealth.com  

Coastal Carolina Hospital
1000 Medical Center Drive
Hardeeville, SC
843-784-8215
Kathy.Courts@tenethealth.com  

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

All students interested in a preceptorship should contact Mr. John Turbeville, Practice Manager. Do not contact Dr. Ross Spires directly. 

Revised 1/17/2023

Mr. John Turbeville is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences at Hilton Head Hospital Physician Network - Riverside Women's Care.   Her contact information is:

John Turbeville, MHA
Practice Manager
Riverside Women's Care
Hilton Head Regional Physician Network, LLC
843-592-1004
John.Turbeville@tenethealth.com 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Before beginning the below required processes, students must contact Taylor McDaniel to secure a provider.  Once a provider has agreed, follow the below instructions. 

Students must go to the below website and scroll to the section marked Materials for College and Midlevel students:

http://www.lexmed.com/careers/students

  • Complete the LMC Career Observation form
  • Complete the Affiliated Professional Staff Student Rotations form and have the preceptor sign
  • Review Dress Codes (note students are required to wear a school issued ID while onsite)
  • Review HIPAA Training Power Point
  • Review Active Shooter flyer
  • Email scnursing@sc.edu to request a school representative submit the Student Requirements Checklist Updated document on your behalf.

Please note all paperwork (other than the COVID screening questionnaire) needs to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of the requested clinical rotation.  Complete Student forms and Checklist for NP students should be emailed to twmcdaniel@lexhealth.org or faxed to 803.936.7852.

Taylor McDaniel is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for NP clinical experiences at LMC.  Her contact information is:

Taylor McDaniel
Physician Network Student Coordinator
Lexington Medical Center
110 East Medical Lane, Suite 210B
West Columbia, SC 29169
Office: 803-936-3150
twmcdaniel@lexhealth.org

Ms. Amanda Rhoden is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for NA, NI, NE, & NEL clinical experiences at LMC. Her contact information is:

Amanda Rhoden
alrhoden@lexhealth.org

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Students with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Effective May 31, 2021, HCA facilities only accept BLS Provider training from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

myClinicalExchange is the web based automated tool used to operate, administer, and manage our Student Clinical Placement Program.

myClinicalExchange allows students to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View their clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload their Clinical and On-boarding Compliance documents;
  • Consent and approve document as required by our hospital; as well as
  • Complete their clinical placement survey on-line.

Each student will be charged a nominal fee each year chosen by the Academic Partner.

  • 12 Month Subscription - $39.50 (EX: Student enrolled in a 4-year program)
  • 18 Month Subscription - $59.50 (EX: Student enrolled in an 18-month accelerated program)
  • 24 Month Subscription - $79.00 (EX: Student pursuing a higher degree).myClinicalExchange allows student to register for and manage their entire participation at our Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

Students with an active mCE account are not required to purchase a new one.

Students without an account can register and purchase by selecting this link: https://register.myclinicalexchange.com/NewRegistration.aspx

Here is the link to myClinicalExchange FAQ website: https://www.myclinicalexchange.com/FAQ.aspx

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Effective May 31, 2021, HCA facilities only accept BLS Provider training from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

For FNP students only

To apply, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/internships/ .  The application portal is only open three times a year in August, December and April. 

Deadlines are as follows:

 

Application portal open the 1st through the 14th of:

Interviewing for placement in:

Students notified of placement:

Spring (Jan-April)

August

September

By end of first week in October

Summer (May-August)

December

January

By end of first week in February

Fall (September-December)

April

May

By end of first week in June

Students must complete mandatory online modules before starting their rotation.  An email (that will include the link to the modules as well as the username/password) will be sent by Minute Clinic 3-4 weeks prior to the first clinical day.

Revised 2/20/22

Amy Waggoner (mccollege@cvscaremark.com) is the agency approving authority (site manager) for all case forms for all Minute Clinic locations.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

The process for requesting clinical rotations in the Mission Health System (western North Carolina only):

  1. Fill out the form at this link – best to do during the semester before when you need it: https://tinyurl.com/NPRequestForm
  2. The form goes to EducationServices@HCAHealthcare.com, and they take care of the affiliation agreements and onboard you as a student if able to find a preceptor.
  3. Education Services (ES) then sends the request to Linda Anderson, who will try to find a preceptor. She collects requests until the deadline before each semester. Then she sends out to Mission Health providers to solicit preceptors. Mission Employee requests are sent out first; if additional preceptors are available, non-employee requests are considered. A spreadsheet with requests to providers is sent on the dates below:
  • June 1 for Fall
  • September 1 for Spring
  • February 1 for Summer
  1. If Ms. Anderson finds a preceptor, she will let you and ES know. ES completes the process and sends an email that you are cleared to start.
  2. If you find a preceptor in Mission Health on your own, let Ms. Anderson (Anderson1@HCAHealthcare.com) know. She will confirm the preceptor and let ES know to proceed.
  3. If you find a preceptor outside Mission Health, let Ms. Anderson know so she can take you off the search list for that semester.
  4. After ES clears you, you may reach out to the preceptor and set up schedules.

You must submit a separate request for each clinical rotation needed.

Revised 1/24/2023

 

 
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

For APP (NP) students:

(Acquired as of August 2021) At this time we are not accepting requests for external APRN/PA students (defined as students enrolled in a non-MUSC program) in these locations.

For non-APP graduate students:

MUSC Midlands (all sites) is currently on hold for external student clinical placements. The application is being created; we do not know when it will be fully implemented.

Revised 1/19/2023

 

 
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

For APP (NP) students:

Dear Prospective APRN/PA Student, MUSC must prioritize clinical experiences for its students. These clinical experiences are an essential requirement of our educational programs. Therefore, and in keeping with the directive of MUSC’s President, Dr. Cole, MUSC providers must prioritize the acceptance of MUSC students for clinical experiences, followed by MUSC employees who attend non-MUSC programs, and in rare instances, and subject to availability, non-MUSC students may be considered for clinical placement. Please understand that the practice at most academic health science centers is to only accept their own students for clinical placement. We understand that finding and securing a preceptor is a challenging process – especially in core areas such as primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, and psychiatric mental health. We are lucky that Charleston is a competitive market saturated with a variety of graduate students seeking clinical placements. If you are a non-MUSC student seeking clinical placement and have identified an MUSC Health clinical preceptor who is agreeable to precept you, please apply through the link that best describes the location of your potential clinical placement:

Apply here to complete your application:

Additionally, please review the additional FAQs located on the application once you choose a link above. Non-MUSC students will be required to provide information to include an affiliation agreement that identifies their University/Program and contact, immunizations including the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the clinical placement application process, and other information as requested. Once an external student application is complete, the approval may take up to 30 days to process all the paperwork. Non-MUSC students who come to MUSC without going being cleared by Human Resources will be removed from the clinical placement, and not awarded credit, and the non-MUSC student’s college/university will be notified of the removal. If you are not able to secure an approved clinical placement at MUSC Health, other resources you may wish to consider include:

  1. Consult with your program’s clinical coordinator and/or assigned faculty
  2. Contact professional organizations in your chosen field

We wish you all the best in your plan of study!

MUSC APP Best Practice Center

MUSC Office of Education Innovation & Student Life

Revised 7/7/2023

 For non-APP graduate students:

Graduate students (even if they are MUSC employees) have to apply for clinical sponsorship through their Career Exploration program https://muschealth.org/patients-visitors/volunteers/careers#Sponsership.  Students should identify their own preceptor based on their networking.  For those that cannot, please contact Dr. Kara Simpson, Director of Nursing Excellence for assistance.  She can be reached at simpsoka@musc.edu.

Revised1/19/2023

For site approval on all CASE forms, please enter (select) MUSC Approval (CASEFORM@sc.edu) from the search option as the MUSC site manager.

Students are responsible for forwarding the final approval email received from MUSC to CASEFORM@SC.EDU so that the case form can be manually updated with the site approval.

The preceptor also receives communication to indicate approval. If your preceptor has not indicated approval, you should follow up with the preceptor to ensure that you have the correct email listed.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 
Student Placement Site/Practice Case Form Approval Forms Required

Beginning May 1, 2023, APP (NP) students requesting placement at a MUSC Orangeburg site must submit an application via the Charleston link.

Dear Prospective APRN/PA Student, MUSC must prioritize clinical experiences for its students. These clinical experiences are an essential requirement of our educational programs. Therefore, and in keeping with the directive of MUSC’s President, Dr. Cole, MUSC providers must prioritize the acceptance of MUSC students for clinical experiences, followed by MUSC employees who attend non-MUSC programs, and in rare instances, and subject to availability, non-MUSC students may be considered for clinical placement. Please understand that the practice at most academic health science centers is to only accept their own students for clinical placement. We understand that finding and securing a preceptor is a challenging process – especially in core areas such as primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, and psychiatric mental health. We are lucky that Charleston is a competitive market saturated with a variety of graduate students seeking clinical placements. If you are a non-MUSC student seeking clinical placement and have identified an MUSC Health clinical preceptor who is agreeable to precept you, please apply through the link that best describes the location of your potential clinical placement:

Additionally, please review the additional FAQs located on the application once you choose a link above. Non-MUSC students will be required to provide information to include an affiliation agreement that identifies their University/Program and contact, immunizations including the Covid-19 vaccine as part of the clinical placement application process, and other information as requested. Once an external student application is complete, the approval may take up to 30 days to process all the paperwork. Non-MUSC students who come to MUSC without going being cleared by Human Resources will be removed from the clinical placement, and not awarded credit, and the non-MUSC student’s college/university will be notified of the removal. If you are not able to secure an approved clinical placement at MUSC Health, other resources you may wish to consider include:

  1. Consult with your program’s clinical coordinator and/or assigned faculty
  2. Contact professional organizations in your chosen field

We wish you all the best in your plan of study!

MUSC APP Best Practice Center

MUSC Office of Education Innovation & Student Life

 For non-APP graduate students:

Graduate students (even if they are MUSC employees) have to apply for clinical sponsorship through their Career Exploration program https://muschealth.org/patients-visitors/volunteers/careers#Sponsership.  Students should identify their own preceptor based on their networking.  For those that cannot, please contact Dr. Kara Simpson, Director of Nursing Excellence for assistance.  She can be reached at simpsoka@musc.edu.

Revised 3/29/2023

For site approval on all CASE forms, please enter (select) MUSC Approval (CASEFORM@sc.edu) from the search option as the MUSC site manager.

Students are responsible for forwarding the final approval email received from MUSC to CASEFORM@SC.EDU so that the case form can be manually updated with the site approval.

The preceptor also receives communication to indicate approval. If your preceptor has not indicated approval, you should follow up with the preceptor to ensure that you have the correct email listed.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 
Student Placement Request                              Site/Practice Case Form Approver Form(s) Required

Novant Health has adopted myClinicalExchange (mCE) as their web based automated platform to administer and manager their Student Clinical Placement Program.  myClinicalExchange will allow you to register for and manage your entire participation at Novant Health’s Student Clinical Placement Program as follows:

  • View your clinical placement schedule;
  • Complete, submit & upload the clinical and on-boarding compliance documents
  • Consent and approve document as required by Novant Health; as well as
  • Complete the clinical placement survey online.

Students MUST have an active/paid account with mCE in order for Novant Health to see you in mCE.  Novant Health has a strict “no refund” policy. The subscription fee activates the student’s account for that time frame. It doesn’t matter if you do just one rotation at one hospital during that period or multiple rotations across multiple hospitals (even out-of-state locations) that use mCE.

Required documents must be uploaded by student into MCE for submission. Novant Health needs a minimum of 30 days to process your request. Students must find their preceptor PRIOR to the submission of documentation.

Be aware that Novant Health sends clearance emails to you regarding your student approvals for case forms. The clearance email does not typically go out until about one week in advance of the clinical start date. This is due to the high volume of students that they process monthly through their office. Our case form process indicates that Student Programs at Novant Health is approving for the student to be in a Novant Health facility. 

Faculty and Student Dress Policy Key Points as of 12.2022:

  • Student uniforms should have a readily visible patch or logo located on the shoulder of the uniform or chest area that has the school’s name
  • Only white t-shirts, turtlenecks, or mock turtlenecks can be worn under scrub tops as an undergarment
  • Only black, white, or navy shoes can be worn the student uniform

Revised 9/13/2021, 12/2/2022

Please enter(select) First Name: Approval, Last Name: Novant Health, email StudentPrograms@novanthealth.org from the search option as the Novant site manager.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Case form approvals:

Do not contact Student Programs or Ms. McMurray at Novant Health to request approval of your case form.

Once student(s) receive the onboarding clearance email from Novant Health, please send the email to caseform@sc.edu. This email will be utilized to update the case form indicating site approval. 

The preceptor also receives communication to indicate approval. If your preceptor has not indicated approval, you should follow up with the preceptor to ensure that you have the correct email listed.

Students and faculty must complete the full vaccination process, which may include one or two doeses depending on the vaccine product administered, by September 15th at 11:59 p.m. All documentation regarding COVID-19 vaccination will need to be uploaded via myClinicalExchange or emailed to studentprograms@novanthealth.org

Scope:

  • Students and Faculty
  • If you are a NH team member and a student or faculty member, you must use the ServiceNow process for exemption requests and notify pipeline and recruitment of your exemption status.

Process Description:

  • Please complete the form using the link below to request a COVID-19 or Influenza Vaccine Exemption.
  • Within the form, you will select the vaccine you are requesting the exemption for and the reason you are requesting the exemption, faith or medical.
  • If requesting a faith-based exemption, you will be able to request an exemption for either or both vaccines within one request.
  • If requesting a medical based exemption, you will be required to fill out separate requests for each vaccine.
  • If a faith request is submitted, an acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to the email entered on the submission
  • If a medical request is submitted, an acknowledgement of receipt and the exemption form you must take to your physician to have signed will be sent to the email entered on the submission.  Once the form has been completed and signed by your physician, the form must be emailed to the address at the bottom of the form: medicalbasedvaccinerequest@novanthealth.org. The medical exemption request will not be considered until both parts have been received by Novant Health.
  • Once a determination has been made, you will receive an email outlining the determination.

This is the link for vaccine exemption request for students and faculty: https://nh.team/exemptionrequestform

COVID vaccine dates and product names must be entered in the “VALUES” section of your myClinicalExchange account by September 15.If you have a pending or approved exemption, enter it in the “VALUES” section. Please review your account to ensure you have entered the dates and information correctly (see examples below):

  • Pfizer: 4/1/2021 and 4/23/2021
  • Moderna: 1/21/2021 and 2/15/2021
  • J&J: 2/5/2021
  • Pending exemption
  • Approved exemption

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Student will need to complete the Non-Attending Orientation packet, Background Screen Release, Statement of Responsibility and Confidentiality Statement -see attached- and return to Ms. Teresa Howell at Teresa.Howell@tenethealth.com, 803-329-6842

Student completes case form via the Central Student Portal.

Note: COI, immunization records, and PPD/flu documentation submitted must also be submitted to Ms. Howell. Once everything is processed, the student must have a drug screen performed at the Piedmont facility within 30 days of the start of the clinical rotation

Updated 7/29/2021

Ms. Howell will be listed as the approving authority for the faculty and the sponsoring physician and preceptor information must be listed in the additional information field of case form.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Non-Attending Staff Orientation 2.19.18 Powerpoint

Orientation Assessment

Orientation Completion Summary for Non-Attending

Piedmont Confidentiality Statement

Piedmont Statement of Responsibility

Background Screen Relase

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
View Piedmonth Medical Practices Practicum Support Guidelines for NP Students  

Piedmont Medical Practices Practicum Support Guidelines for NP Students

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Midlands and Upstate

Eligible graduate nursing students are responsible for securing their own Prisma Health preceptors in the Midlands and Upstate and submitting their placement request for approval and processing through the Independent Student Request portal found here: https://academics.prismahealth.org/academics/student-affairs/academic-rotations

Prisma Health Nurse Practitioners serving as a preceptor must have held their APRN license for a minimum of 2 years and have approval from their supervisor to serve as a graduate nursing student preceptor.

No student may be in a clinical placement within the Prisma Health Clinical Learning Environment until their placement has been approved by Prisma Health and the student has completed the required Prisma Health student clearance process in myClinicalExchange (student clearance database).

General Student Clearance Process – Students should review the Prisma Health website for details related to the process for rotation clearance: https://academics.prismahealth.org/studentclearance

Students and instructors MUST upload documentation of this season's flu shot or an approved exemption in myClinicalExchange (mCE) by Nov.1.

What’s required mCE by Nov. 1:

  • Documentation from your healthcare provider stating the date of the 2022–23 flu vaccination. Make sure your name is clearly visible on the documentation.
    OR
  • A Prisma Health medical or religious exemption* for the annual flu vaccination:
  • *Please note: If you are a Prisma Health team member, you will upload your approved Team Member exemption to mCE. Do not submit a second exemption request for your student and/or instructor role.

Revised 10/17/2022

Indirect Clinical Placement Requests

Students requesting indirect clinical rotations are required to complete the onboarding process to be cleared to enter the facility as student learners with the appropriate identification/badging. Student badges can only be obtained once a student has completed the myClinicalExchange onboarding process. Below is the website detailing the programs and process.

https://academics.prismahealth.org/academics/stuent-affairs/academic-rotations 

If you have questions or need more information about graduate nursing clinical and non-clinical rotations, contact NursingAcademics@prismahealth.org.

Revised 1.25.2023

A case form must be submitted for each facility.  If a student will be precepted at both the hospital and a physician's office, the appropriate site contact for the Midlands is Ms. Nakesha Rivers (nakesha.rivers@prismahealth.org). 

For Upstate, list Ms. Brandi Bennett (Brandi.Bennett3@prismahealth.org). 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

All upcoming rotations will have three checklist items regarding the COVID-19 vaccine:

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Status. Select one of the options:
    • Fully Vaccinated
    • Partially Vaccinated
    • Medical Exemption
    • Religious Exemption
    • Not Vaccinated
  • COVID Vaccination / Exemption
    • Fully vaccinated: Upload COVID vaccination document
    • Partially vaccinated: Upload COVID vaccination document
    • Exempted: Upload exemption approval document
    • Not vaccinated: Select N/A
  • Fit Test Date:
    • Fully vaccinated: Select N/A or upload documentation (if you have been fit tested previously)
    • Not fully vaccinated: Upload fit testing document. N/A will not be accepted.

Please note: If you have not yet received approval for an exemption request, select "Not Vaccinated" and upload your fit test document. Do NOT upload an exemption request document unless you receive approval.

Prisma Health Hepatis B Declination Form

Prisma Health Individual TB Risk Assessment and Symptom Evaluation

Prisma Health Religious Exemption Form - Influenza

Prisma Health Medical Exemption Form - Influenza

Prisma Health Fall Clearance Meeting Question 10.15.21

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Students contact:
Deborah Bletsch
Affiliations Coordinator
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Deborah.Bletsch@va.gov
Required paperwork should be forwarded to scnursing@sc.edu for processing.
Revised 8/14/2020

Deborah Bletsch is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Deborah Bletsch
Deborah.Bletsch@va.gov

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

Students are to find a preceptor who is willing to support their clinical learning and then follow these placement guidelines.

Review the Education Experience Process Document carefully.
All required information must be submitted to student.development@rsfh.com at least three (3) weeks prior to the requested learning experience. RSFH reserves the right to exclude and/or remove any students/residents and/or preceptor of which advanced written notice is not obtained.

Due to the increased volume of requests that we will receive, please allow an extended response time.

* Please become familiar with the new COVID-19-specific requirements. Students, residents, and fellows will be expected to complete an online wellness check prior to every rotation shift.

Contact student.development@rsfh.com with any questions.

Reviewed 8/3/2021

RSFH Approval (where "RSFH" is the first name and "Approval" is the last name)

student.development@rsfh.com 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
ALL students must complete extensive VA student clearance before receiving clinical placement. Students should contact Dr. Valeria D. Smith, Nurse Educator/Nursing Affiliation Coordinator, to obtain more information about placement at Salisbury Health Care Systems. 
Email: valeria.smith8@va.gov
Phone:  (704) 638-9000  x12847
 
NoteNPs at SHCS are not authorized to place or accept students for clinical placements. Salisbury Health Care Systems (SHCS) includes:
  • Salisbury VA Medical Center
  • Health Care Center Charlotte (HCC-C)
  • Health Care Center Kennersville (HCC-K)
  • The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) 
Revised 2/4/19
If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.  
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
APRN students should contact the DHEC Lead APRN in the appropriate region when seeking placements at SC DHEC sites.
updated 5/27/2022
If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.  
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
 

Case Form Approval - list Margaret “Maggie” Johnson (margaret.johnson@scdmh.org) as the site contact.

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
For student clinical placement requests, please contact: 
Cynthia Rice
Clinical Liaison Educator 

| Corporate Education Department

o: 864-560-6549| f: 864-560-7440

e: crice@srhs.com | w: SpartanburgRegional.com

Cynthia Rice is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Cynthia Rice

crice@srhs.com

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Prior to participating in an Educational Opportunity, all students and Onsite Faculty shall provide proof of completion/compliance of the following immunization requirements.  Proof of completion/compliance must be verified by the Office of Academic Affairs.  Please email scnursing@sc.edu  requesting verification and provide contact information (name and email address) to which this verification should be sent. 
Reviewed 2/7/2019
If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu. Spectrum Health Immunization Requirements and Questionnaire
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Students should contact Sara Zupon via email (Sarah.Zupon@ProvidenceHospitals.com) or by phone (803) 799-1922 to obtain more information about clinical placements at Three Rivers Medical Associates.
If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu. Three RIvers Medical Associates Student Forms Template
Effective October 11, 2021, Three Rivers Midlands is not currently accepting students at this time. 
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Students should email scnursing@sc.edu requesting the Clinical Student Registration form be completed and submitted to Tidelands Health on their behalf. 
 
Please provide the following: 
  • Requested start and end date
  • Student email
  • Student phone
  • Clinical area requested
  • Tidelands location requested

See sample below 

The Student Onboarding Checklist must be completed and submitted to Ms. Caitlyn Krask, Student Program Coordinator at Tidlands Health for processing no later than two (2) weeks prior to start date of the student clinical rotation. Her contact information is  ckrask@tidelandshealth.org, (843) 652-1766,

Please note Tidelands Health has more stringent requirements for the below listed items:

  • Criminal Background Check - no earlier than 120 days prior to clinical rotation start date.
  • Drug screen must be completed and documented within 60 days of clinical rotation start date.
  • Initial two-step PPD administered, followed with a documented annual PPD. (If clinical start date is greater than 30 days from PPD date, student will complete a symptom evaluation (please request from Tidelands Health.

To complete an updated background check and drug screen, please visit CastleBranch at www.castlebranch.com. Select packet U024bgdt. 

If you have questions regarding this process, please email scnursing@sc.edu

Reviewed 2/4/2019

Caitlyn Krask is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Caitlyn Krask

ckrask@tidelandshealth.org

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Tidelands Health Student Onboarding Checklist
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

A current contract (affiliation agreement) must be in place - students refer to Central Student Portal for more information regarding contracts.

Every successful rotation in mCE must complete each of the following steps.

  • School submits a rotational request 
  • Hospital approves the requested schedule
  • Student and/or school register and pay for an account
  • School links the student to the approved request
  • Student and school review and complete onboarding requirements
  • School and hospital complete a “Final Check” in the Rotation Manager

All onboarding/compliance items are located in myClinicalExchange as soon as the student is scheduled for a rotation. Also their CareLearning Transcript also needs to be uploaded in the document section. Your advisor will send the the spreadsheet attached {ID REQUESTS}.

See Tip Sheet for a bit of assistance in the process of submitting requests and scheduling students. Please note that if a rotation does not have any students attached or the students have red thumbs, you will not be allowed onsite until this is resolved.

Effective Fall 2022: HCA South Atlantic, has implemented the CastleBranch Bridges platform to standardize and streamline the clinical rotation process, and will be requiring all students who attend clinicals from Executive Healthcare Leadership to use the platform at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Effective January 1, 2023, Castle Branch Bridges will be the clinical rotation manager for all programs previously managed through the clinical education team. For institution-specific needs, please contact SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com. 

Attention students who paid a myClinicalExchange subscription fee beyond December 31, 2022 for HCA placements: 

HCA South Atlantic is assessing ways to provide a smooth transition for those students who have already paid for rotations beyond December, 2022. Please contact your program advisor and provide them with the following information to be added to our list of students: name, institution, program type, and the end date of your current subscription (if later than December 31, 2022).  The College of Nursing will email this spreadsheet to SATLClinicalAffiliations@HCAHealthcare.com with the subject line “Student Subscriptions” at the end of October.

Revised 8/31/22

Chelsey Matthews is the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Chelsey Mathews, BHA

Office: 904-639-2687

Chelsey.Mathews@hcahealthcare.com

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

Trident Health Traditional Rotation Tip Sheet
See attached University of Maryland Medical Center Student Clinical Rotation Policy.
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Revised 2/22/2021

Jane Kerwin s the approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for  clinical experiences.  Her contact information is:

Jane Kerwin
APP Center Operational Project Manager
APP Student Clinical Placement/Contracts/Compliance
PA, NP, CNM, CRNA Student Clinical Rotations
UNC Medical Center
984.215.5664
Jane.Kerwin@unchealth.unc.edu
Jane.Kerwin@unchealth.unc.edu 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Students submit their own placement requests independently in myClinical Exchange.  See attached document regarding registration and payment for mCE. 
Note student should not pay until an approval is received.
 
Requests for Emergency Medicine rotations at the sites listed below must now be made by contacting EM administration at EMCCHMstudents@upmc.edu (cc’d).
 
The placement policy for EM requests has not changed. Only the CON clinical coordinator can make EM requests. You may only request sites and preceptors with whom your program has an established relationship, or you may ask on behalf of a student that has a personal relationship with a preceptor.  Students, please email scnursing@sc.edu to request CON submit the EM request on your behalf.  Please provide your name, your program (FNP), course number, dates of rotation, name of site and name of preceptor  (if you have an established relationship with a preceptor) and include preceptor's information.  Please verify if you are an employee of UPMC.  Student should ask CON staff to send the request to EM administration at  EMCCHMstudents@upmc.edu
 
If your program is out of state and/or online, your student must also be a UPMC employee.
If student's school program is in Pennsylvania but outside of Allegheny County, students can only complete an EM rotation outside of Allegheny County (unless they are UPMC employees).
 
Neither CON staff nor students are permitted to reach out directly to sites and preceptors to inquire about availability.
If request is approved by EM administration, student is required to apply via myClinicalExchange (accessible via our webpage here).
 
UPP Emergency Medicine
  • UPMC Somerset
  • UPMC Shadyside
  • UPMC Mercy
  • UPMC Magee
  • UPMC Presby
  • UPMC Montefiore
  • UPMC Urgent Care
UPMC Community Emergency Sites
  • UPMC Cranberry
  • UPMC McKeesport
  • UPMC Passavant
  • UPMC St. Margaret
  • UPMC Monroeville East
  • UPMC Horizon/Greenville
  • UPMC Horizon/Shenango
  • Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport
  • Monongahela Valley Hospital
  • St. Clair Hospital
  • Jameson Hospital

UPMC – Harrisburg, PA

Effective 8/31/22

Students requesting clinical placement in My Clinical Exchange for UPMC - Harrisburg, PA clinical site will follow the same instructions as listed for UPMC instructions except for the following:

  • Select: UPMC Central PA Region in mCE.
  • Contact Person is: 
Jarrette Thomas (she/her)
Education Project Specialist
Graduate Medical Education
205 S Front St Brady 906
Harrisburg, PA 17104Ph 717-231-8724

thomasjl10@upmc.edu

Updated 8/31/22

The approving authority (site manager) and should be listed on all case forms for clinical experiences.  UPMC has a specific address indicated below for approval requests. Site manager should be listed as UPMC Approval. Search (select) in Central as follows:

First Name:  UPMC

Last Name: Approval

EMCCHMstudents@upmc.edu 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

UPMC APP - mCE Register and Request Instructions.docx 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

For student clinical placement, please contact:

Ann Rebera MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Student Clinical Placement Coordinator
Nursing Professional Development Services
University of Virginia Health Systems
PO Box 800145 Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 465-8915
PIC: 4816
Fax: (434) 244-7561

Effective October 29, 2021, please contact:

Nancy Pierce MSN, RN, CNL
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Nursing Professional Development Services
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800145
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0566
Business Cell: 434-327-2240
Fax: (434) 244-7561
E-mail:  nsp3h@virginia.edu

 

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

 

Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
For clinical placement visit the Rotation Manager website and  create an account in order to complete your academic rotation/internship at Vidant. If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.  
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

For an individual request use https://www.virtua.org/forms/student-affiliate-individual

Ms. Judy Mendez will verify that the student affiliation agreement is up to date. Once she receives the student request, she will start the prerequisite process.

  • Placement
  • Confidentiality
  • Virtua Access to the (VLS) Virtua Learning System.
  • Safety Compliance which is on the VLS
  • ID Badge (the student headshot is needed) – Ms. Mendez will request for the student badge
  • Check list (completed by UofSC School Coordinator: https://www.virtua.org/forms/student-group-checklist)

Once this is complete, the student will be ready for their clinical rotation. If you have questions regarding the student placement process, please contact Ms. Judith Mendez at jmendez@virtua.org.

Judith Mendez
Virtua Health
Clinical Placement Liaison
1200 Howard Blvd, Suite 100
Mt Laurel, NJ 08054

Reviewed 2/14/2019

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.  
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required
Wellstar requires a placement request to be submitted via ACEMAPP.  ACEMAPP permits a limited number of 'free' placement requests each year to be submitted by the College of Nursing. 
Students desiring to complete a clinical placement at a Wellstar facility must:
  1. Contact their advisor for more information and must receive verification from their advisor that the College of Nursing will be able to submit a request for them. The CON may not be able to accommodate a request for ACEMAPP placement, if placing a request will cause the College of Nursing to incur a cost for the ACEMAPP placement service.
  2. Once verification has been received and the placement request is approved, students will pay a fee to open a required ACEMAPP account.
  3. Effective 1/1/2022, Wellstar will only accept background checks and drug screens completed through Advantage Students. All costs associated with background checks and drug screens are the responsibility of the student.
Updated 7/23/2021
If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.  
Student Placement Request Site/Practice Case Form Approver Forms Required

To request placement at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, please visit https://www.va.gov/columbia-south-carolina-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/health-professional-trainees/ and complete the items contained in the Health Professions Trainee (HPT)  Processing  Checklist. Once ALL checklist items are complete, the entire packet of original printed items must be returned to the Education Services department at least five weeks before the scheduled clinical training date. Please send an email to scnursing@sc.edu requesting the completion of TQCVL.

WJB Dorn VA is not currently allowing students to complete clinical in the VA Nursing Home.

 

Revised 4/17/2023

Site approvers for WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center case forms:

  • Rafael Fernandez (rafael.fernandez3@va.gov)
  • Thomas Wiseman (thomas.wiseman@va.gov)

For mental health NP placements: Patricia Dzandu  (patricia.dzandu@va.gov)

If you require changes to case form, please send email with the case form number and information to be changed to caseform@sc.edu.

These forms are available via the website link under student placement request. 

  • HPT Checklist (PDF)
  • Traineeship Qualifications and Credentials Verification Letter (TQCVL) Guide (PDF)
  • Columbia SC TQCVL Template (PDF)
  • TQCVL Trainee List Attachment Format (PDF)
  • Fingerprint Submission Form (PDF)
  • VA Form 10-2850D

USC College of Nursing COVID Vaccination Status Memo as of October 28, 2021

 

Clinical Site COVID Requirements

Clinicial sites' COVID-19 policies  are everchanging. Please check back often.  

Amity Medical Group requires that all students be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to clinical experience.  Students will be required to take a rapid COVID test on the first day of clincial experience.  Students can go to an urgent care of their choice and turn results into Amity Medical Group or you can do a rapid COVIE PCR at one of their offices for a $95 charge.  Amity Medical Group does allow religious or medical exemption forms.  For exemption forms or additional information, please contact Ms. April Imes at aimes@amitymed.org

9.30.2021

Effective September 30, 2021, AnMed Health requires COVID vaccines for all staff and students. AnMed Health does allow exemptions.

AnMed Health COVID Vaccination Exemption Form

Atrirum Health COVID Exemption Education

Effective at 7 am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, masking will be optional for most teammates, students, patients and visitors at Atrium Health sites.

Please note that this policy may change at any time due to significant increases in respiratory viruses as identified by Infection Prevention and Employee Health.

Masking will be optional for all teammates, patients, students and visitors who are in good health and have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the last 10 days.

This applies to all locations across Atrium Health, with the exception of:

  • All emergency department lobby, waiting room and triage areas
  • All Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist adult and pediatric cancer care inpatient and outpatient locations
  • High risk patient areas (further defined in FAQs )
  • Any area or unit with an identified cluster of respiratory illness as identified by Infection Prevention and/or Employee Health

Please note:

  • Some of our teammates, students, patients and visitors may choose to continue wearing a mask. Please be respectful of those choices.
  • Additionally, if at any time, a patient requests that you wear a mask in their presence, please comply with this request by wearing a well-fitting mask that covers your nose and mouth.

 

Masking Change Frequently Asked Questions

Why are we making masks optional at most locations at this time?

  • Across Atrium Health, we have seen a steady decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the number of teammates with COVID-19 and a percentage of tests positive for COVID-19. We expect these downward trends to continue.
  • Due to the increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters and immunity from COVID-19 cases in the community, there is widespread recognition that we are at a different point in the pandemic with regards to the risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
  • Because community masking and gathering have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, teammates and patients are equally if not more likely to be exposed in the community as inside our sites.
  • While masking is an important tool for infection prevention, universal masking has been noted to contribute to health care worker fatigue, discomfort and burnout, as well as challenges with patient communication.

What are the exceptions to this change in policy?

Teammates and patients may choose to wear a mask at any time. There are five main exceptions to the optional masking policy: 1) emergency department lobby, waiting room and triage areas; 2) cancer care inpatient and outpatient locations; 3) suspected/confirmed COVID-19 exposure or respiratory illness; 4) standard infection prevention practices such as patient isolation precautions; 5) as determined by infection prevention due to an outbreak or cluster.

  • Emergency Departments. Due to limited space as well as varying health conditions, all teammates, students, patients and visitors will still be required to wear masks in the lobby, waiting room and triage areas of all Atrium Health emergency departments. Beyond triage areas, masking will be optional for all teammates, students, patients and visitors who are not experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness and who have not been exposed to COVID-19 in the previous 10 days.
  • Certain Cancer Care Areas. Because some patients in some of our cancer care inpatient and outpatient areas have weakened immune systems, masking will continue to be required at:
    1. All Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist inpatient and outpatient cancer care locations
    1. Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute inpatient and outpatient locations, pediatric hematology oncology clinic (6th floor Medical Center Plaza), Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center inpatient hematology units (4B, 4T, 3T, Levine Children’s Hospital 11)
  • Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 or Respiratory Illness. Teammates who are caring for a patient who has suspected or confirmed COVID-19 or other respiratory infection should wear an N95 mask or PAPR per standard infection prevention procedures. Teammates or patients who have been in close contact with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the previous 10 days or teammates who are returning to work following a confirmed case of COVID-19 should wear a well-fitting surgical mask that covers their nose and mouth.
  • Standard Infection Prevention Practices. Per infection prevention policy, teammates and students should continue to wear a well-fitting mask that covers their nose and mouth as required as part of standard droplet, special/advanced droplet contact or airborne isolation based on suspected or confirmed illness.
  • Outbreak or Cluster. Teammates and students who work in an area experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak or cluster should continue to wear a well-fitting mask that covers their nose and mouth as directed by Infection Prevention and/or Employee Health.

What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance regarding masking and COVID-19?

CDC guidelines allow health care facilities to choose to discontinue universal masking when community transmission levels in the primary service area are not high.

Could universal masking be put into place again in the future at Atrium Health?

Yes. The policy regarding masking requirements may change at any time due to an increase in COVID-19 cases or teammate clusters as identified by Infection Prevention and/or Employee Health.

Will patients and visitors be required to wear masks in our facilities?

Patient and visitors who are in good health (symptom free and no COVID-19 exposure within the past 10 days) will not be required to wear masks in our facilities, except in the areas previously noted as exceptions to optional masking.

What happens if a patient requests teammates to wear a mask?

It is important that patients and visitors to our facilities feel safe. If a patient requests that their direct care team wear a mask during their visit, you should comply with their request.

Are teammates still required to report symptoms of COVID-19 or household exposure?

  • Teammates should not report to work if they are sick. Teammates who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including coughing, sneezing, sore throat or fever should notify Employee Health and follow the return-to-work process as directed.
  • Teammates who have had close contact with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19 should report their exposure to Employee Health and wear a well-fitted mask that covers their nose and mouth for 10 days following the exposure.

Effective Sunday, October 31, all students must be fully immunized to gain or continue access to Atrium Health properties. This requirement applies to all students who have badge access to Atrium Health campuses, including the Wake Forest School of Medicine, and properties across the enterprise – such as the Greater Charlotte Region, Atrium Health Navicent and Wake Forest Baptist Health.

There are several ways to get vaccinated:

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
  • Local health department
  • Retail pharmacy

Students who have already been vaccinated may upload proof of vaccination by the deadline of Sunday, October 31, 2021.

 Exemptions

Students in affiliate programs are not eligible to apply for religious or medical exemptions.

If your school has an affiliation agreement with Atrium Health, this letter also serves as notice that failing to comply with this requirement may constitute a default on your contract. A default can result in the exclusion of your students, employees and representatives from accessing our properties and/or the termination of your contract with us.

Thank you for your cooperation with this important initiative to protect the health and safety of our patients, teammates and communities.

Effective Sunday, October 31, all students must be fully immunized, having completed the vaccine series, prior to being granted access to Atrium Health properties. There are several ways to get vaccinated:

  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
  • Local health department
  • Retail pharmacy

Students who have already been vaccinated may upload proof of vaccination by the deadline of Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Exemptions

Students in affiliate programs are not eligible to apply for religious or medical exemptions.

If your school has an affiliation agreement with Atrium Health, this letter also serves as notice that failing to comply with this requirement may constitute a default on your contract. A default can result in the exclusion of your students, employees and representatives from accessing our properties and/or the termination of your contract with us.

Per CDC guidelines, students that test positive are allowed to return to AHWFB for clinical without a test after five days, as long as their symptoms are improving.

If students are symptomatic, our EH team asks that they seek testing at their PCP office, urgent cares, or other community testing sites.  

Required Vaccines

COVID-19

  • All STUDENTS and INSTRUCTORS with a rotation start date on or after November 1, 2021 must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption on file before their start date.
  • All STUDENTS and INSTRUCTORS currently in a rotation extending past November 1, 2021 must be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021 or have an approved exemption on file to continue working and complete their rotation.

Additionally, Banner Health will consider medical and religious requests for exemption. For medical exemption requests, candidates will need to submit a medical exemption request form that would include a recommendation from a provider (DO, MD, NP), as to the medical reason the requestor should not receive the vaccine. Requests for medical and religious exemptions are considered based on the information provided.

Please review the process for each below.

How to submit your vaccine documentation in myClinicalExchange:

In myClinicalExchange, each student and instructor must log in and review their compliance requirements.

Vaccine Compliance upload

  • COVID-19 Vaccine will be added as a compliance item
    • Students and instructors must upload documentation of their vaccine by October 1 to allow sufficient time for review prior to the November 1st vaccine deadline
    • Add vaccine information, upload documentation or exemption in designated area in MCE

If you wish to submit an exemption for either COVID-19 or the Influenza Vaccine, please follow the below steps: 

A Training Module must be completed prior to inquiring about the exemption process via Banner Health Occupational Health Services.

  • To begin module click here

Send the appropriate COVID-19 vaccine Exemption Request Form (Medical or Religious) to OHSCovid-19Mailbox@bannerhealth.com

  • Include in subject line:
    • “STUDENT COVID-19 Exemption, {School Name}, {Student Name} and {Rotation Start Date} ” to OHSCovid-19Mailbox@bannerhealth.com
    • *You may be asked to answer clarifying questions to complete the exemption request
  1. Must be completed by October 1, 2021 to allow sufficient time for review Prior to the November 1st vaccine deadline

Should your application be approved, you must upload the approved document received from occupational health to your myClinicalExchange profile to be fully compliant and approved to start your rotation.

What if my status changes?

If your medical condition or religious beliefs change at any point in the request for exemption process, you may withdraw your exemption request and obtain the vaccine.

For all questions regarding exemptions, please reach out to Banner Occupational Health at OHSCOVID-19-Mailbox@bannerhealth.com.

Due to the COVID crisis, everyone that is on campus must be screened. All students are required to complete a Risk Assessment form, 72 hours prior to the start of their clinical rotation and send to Ms. Sheppard.

Bon Secours does not currently require vaccination.  Bon Secours is committed to the health and well-being of our patients, associates and communities. We will continue to evaluate considerations on a market-by-market basis, based on the needs of the communities we serve, and will remain in compliance with any local, state and federal requirements. Given the recent announcement regarding federal requirements, we will continue to monitor developments and work to better understand the implications in the weeks to come. Now and always, our associates’ health and safety are our top priority as they care for our communities.

COVID-19 Vaccination Required for CaroMont  employees, physicians, APPs, volunteers, contract staff, student and instructors.  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required by October 31 2021.  See COVID-19 Student Communication.

Students should read and follow the Student Workflow for COVID-19 Symptoms/Exposure/Testing & Return to Work

Effective 9.8.2021, the new emergency rule requires that student must receive their first COIV-19 dose by September 30, 2021 and their second dose no later than October 31, 2021. 

On or around September 24th, a new requirement will be added to the LUH student list.

This requirement will be called "Covid-19 Vaccination Received Date". We are asking for the following information to be provided to meet this requirement:

  • Vaccination Brand Name
  • Vaccination Date(s)--both dates if it is a 2-dose vaccine (and a 3rd if a booster is given)
  • OR an acceptable document of exemption

Thank you! 

Alissa Kegler
Longmont United Hospital
alissakegler@centura.org

Effective 9.8.2021, the new emergency rule requires that student must receive their first COIV-19 dose by September 30, 2021 and their second dose no later than October 31, 2021. 

COVID vaccination is required for clinical experience.  Coastcal Pediatrics Associates currently does not have an exemption form on file, but we are happy to accept a letter of authorization for an exception to be considered.  We recognize that each case must be considered individually; however, to date, only two religious entities are exempt: Jehovah’s Witness and The Church of Scientology.  Proof of membership and a letter of authorization to consider exemption should be included with a completed application for placement.

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

 Effective 11/10/2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

Cooperative Health requires that all students provide proof of being fully COVID-19 vaccinated.  Student who are not able to provide proof of vaccination will not be able to start a preceptorship at Cooperative Health.  This mandate goes into effective on Sunday December 5, 2021.  All current students who remain in a position of being precepted beyond this date must submit proof of vaccination prior to this date.  

Fully vaccinated  = 2 does of Moderna or Pfizer or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson. 

Copies of vaccination card must be emailed to Belinda Barajas at bbarajas@cooperativehealth.org

COVID vaccinations are required unless the school allows a reasonable accommodation. If the school does approve an RA, then the school must monitor and ensure that the student have weekly testing and then notify me if the student(s) ever had a + test. These unvaccinated students will also be required to wear full CVS-provided PPE anytime they are inside a CVS facility.

The College of Nursing is not facilitating reasonable accommodations at this time. 

COVID vaccinations are required for clinical experiences. 

9.23.2021

The College of Nursing is not facilitating reasonable accommodations at this time. 

Update as of 10.26.2021:

All unvaccinated Health Care Worker's (HCW) are required to wear well-fitted N-95 masks while present in ALL patient care areas.

  • "Unvaccinated" means persons who have not received any doses of COVID-19 vaccine and have a school approved exemption on file. Unvaccinated also means anyone in progress with their COVID-19 vaccination series up to two weeks following their last dose of the vaccine.
    • Unvaccinated students/faculty must also have a current FIT Test on file in order to participate in a clinical placement.

Mask Etiquette:

  • If students/faculty are not vaccinated with the COVID -19 vaccine and are on a med-surg floor, they do not have to change out their N-95 mask before entering each patients’ room. The mask may be worn the entire shift.
    • PLEASE NOTE: The N-95 mask would need to be thrown away and replaced after each use in an isolation room (airborne/droplet).
    • N-95 masks should always be replaced if they become compromised (wet, soiled, torn, etc.).
  • If the student's/faculty's N-95 mask size/brand is unavailable, they are not permitted to enter the isolation room without the proper PPE.
  • If students/faculty are vaccinated, they have the option of wearing a surgical mask in non-covid/medical surgical areas.
    • It is encouraged that all students/faculty wear N-95 masks in high-risk areas (ED/ICU).
    • An N-95 mask would be required for any students/faculty entering isolation rooms (airborne/droplet) and the N-95 would need to be thrown away and replaced after each use.
    • N-95 masks should always be replaced if they become compromised (wet, soiled, torn, etc.).
  • Cloth masks are NOT permitted.
  • Please note that a “well-fitted” mask requires an individual seal check and is different from a “fit test.” Masks and instructions on how to perform a seal check are included as an attachment below

Other Friendly Reminders:

  • Students/faculty are to only wear Dignity Health approved PPE, they are not permitted to bring in their own PPE.
  • FIT testing is an annual requirement.
  • FIT testing is being offered for all students/faculty at the Collaborative Learning Center.
    • Please email the DH Student Management Team at GSM-DHMFStudentPlacements@dignityhealth.org to schedule an appointment.
    • Do not directly reach out to the facilities Employee Health departments unless explicitly instructed to do so by our team.

California AFL 9/9/21  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/AFL-21-34.aspx

Student Covid-19 Exemptions:

We are currently still in progress on this topic and will report any updates when we receive them from our leadership.

Vaccinated Students/Instructors: 

Our 6 DH acute care facilities will require a proof of COVID-19 vaccine be provided upon entry into the facility.

Unvaccinated Students and Covid-19 Testing:

If students are in progress of completing their Covid-19 vaccine series, they are considered unvaccinated and the testing process listed below is applicable.

Please be aware that the state of California requires either PCR testing or antigen testing.

  • No Covid-19 home tests are permitted.
  • The tests have to be from a CLIA licensed Lab and with the CLIA license information on the test.

Students/instructors will carry their 72-hour negative test results with them at all times.

Weekly testing tracking requirements:

  • Students/Instructors with TWO OR MORE clinical/non-clinical shifts per week require TWO test results per week on file with school/university (Test must be within 72 hours of arrival to facility)
  • Students/Instructors with ONE clinical/non-clinical shift per week require ONE Covid-19 test per week on file with their school/university (Test must be within 72 hours of arrival to facility)

It is the school's responsibility to monitor and track all student Covid-19 test results.

The documentation of Covid-19 test results compliant with the latest AFL requirements are subject to audit.

FIT Testing:

Currently, only MSJ and MGH are the only two facilities that are permitting certain types of students to directly care for Covid-19 positive patients. Please refer to the below table.

If you have a question regarding a student program type that is not mentioned below, please reach out to our team for clarification.

For those specifically approved student program types who are directly caring for Covid-19 positive patients, students/instructors MUST have a FIT test performed by the MSJ or MGH Employee Health representative.

  • The completed FIT test form is then uploaded in myClinicalExchange.
    • Completed means that the EH representative signature is present on the form.
    • If you are not seeing the area in mCE where this form would be uploaded, please reach out to our team.
  • If students have rotations in a high risk areas (ED, ICU) they may be FIT tested. Please reach out to our team for more information.
  • Only a Dignity Health Employee Health representative can perform the FIT testing at this time.
  • Students/Instructors are only permitted to wear approved N-95 masks that are provided by our Dignity Health facilities.
  • If students transfer between facilities, a new FIT test may need to be performed if that facility has different N-95 mask styles. 

GSM Facility Specific Student Permissions Based on Student Type

Facility

Nursing students permitted in Designated Covid-19 Units and allowed to directly care for Covid + patients.

Paramedic students permitted in Designated Covid-19 Units and allowed to directly care for Covid + patients.

EMT Students permitted in Designated Covid-19 Units and allowed to care for Covid + patients.

RT Students permitted in Designated Covid-19 Units and allowed to care for Covid + patients.

Students permitted in high-risk areas

i.e. ED/ICU 

MGH

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

MSJ

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

MHF

No

No

No

No

Yes

However, students are NOT permitted in Covid designated units.

MET

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

However, students are NOT permitted in Covid designated units.

SNMH

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

However, students are NOT permitted in Covid designated units.

WHC

No

No

No

No

Yes

However, students are NOT permitted in Covid designated units.

 

Marissa S. Krull, BSN, RN
Clinical Educator, Clinical Site Liaison
Northern California Division - Greater Sacramento Market
Collaborative Learning Center
1700 Tribute Road, Suite 100
Sacramento, California 95815
916.210.9465 (O)
16.733.6351 (F)
GSM-DHMFStudentPlacements@DignityHealth.org

COVID vaccination is not required in order for students to conduct their preceptorship at Doctors Care.  We do request that if they have received their vaccination that a copy of their vaccination card be submitted along with their immunization record.

10.8.2021

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic collegues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do contineu to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11/10/2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

COVID vaccination is not required at this time.  They must wear a mask at all times in the facility.

9.23.2021

COVID-19 vaccinations are not required at this time nor is there a place to require in the future. 

9.23.2021

Effective 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

All students must be vaccinated and also prepared to wear a mask upon request. 

The Free Medical Clinic does not require vaccination at this time. 

9.23.2021

Effective 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

Effective August 4, 2023

Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Ending

Students and faculty are still encouraged to report their vaccination status by going to our vaccination reporting platform using the attached instructions.

On June 5, 2023, CMS published a final rule announcing the end of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement set for CMS-certified healthcare facilities. The final rule takes effect on Aug. 4, 2023, 60 days after publication. In alignment with this change, HCA Healthcare has made the decision that starting Aug. 4, 2023, we will no longer require colleagues to upload their COVID-19 vaccinations or medical or religious exemptions. 

 What does this mean for current and students and future colleagues?  

  • Colleagues are still encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19, however, they will not need to declare their vaccination status as a condition of employment.  
  • Colleagues are still encouraged to report their vaccination status by going to our vaccination reporting platform, but this will no longer be a requirement.
  • Colleagues should continue to follow masking and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements as outlined in their local respiratory and eye PPE selection guidance.Please note that masking and PPE requirements are no longer governed by COVID-19 vaccination status.   

In addition to this change, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the expiration of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 effective May 11, 2023. As the PHE expires, many components will begin to transition including funding, private insurance requirements and COVID-19 waivers. As more information is made available, Clinical Services Group will provide updates.   

As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our infectious disease experts have stated, vaccination is a vital step to protect individuals from the COVID-19 virus. We continue to strongly recommend that our colleagues get vaccinated against coronavirus and influenza.   

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

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This mandate will cover all our HCA Healthcare hospitals and Free Standing EDs in our division.

  • Trident Medical Center
  • Summerville Medical Center
  • Colleton Medical Center
  • Grand Strand Medical Center
  • Memorial Health Savannah
  • Doctors Hospital of Augusta
  • Fairview Park Hospital
  • Memorial Health Meadows
  • Memorial Satilla
  • Orange Park Medical Center
  • Memorial Jacksonville

We do not require COVID vaccine for students or faculty and do not anticipate a requirement in the near future. We will continue to require the flu vaccine.

Inova requires COVID vaccinations for all student learners and clinical faculty.  The effective start date for the vaccination requirement is October 1, 2021.  There is a medical/religous exemption form. 

Inova Addendum B Exemption Request Form

9.24.2021

We do request that all students that will be doing clinical rotations with us at iTrust Wellness Group are fully vaccinated by 11/15/2021. 

10.3.2021

Effective 11.22.2021

Beginning January 4, 2022, all students on-site at any LMC facility must be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination status.  Medical or religious exemptions will not be accepted for students, unless the student is also an LMC employee who has an approved medical or religious exemption in place.  Verification of COVID vaccination status must be provided by school representatives and can be added to the Clearance Letter currently submitted by the schools each semester. 

Effective October 1, 2021, Lexington Medical Center will require the COVID vaccine for all students. No exemptions are allowed unless the student is also an LMC employee who has an approved exemption in place.

Student should review LMC Student COVID.19  Procedures PDF.  Complete the COVID Screening Questionnaire.  Student must submit 3 business days prior to the rotation start date to employeehealth@lexhealth.org.

*The three business days only include Monday through Friday.  For a Monday start date, responses should be submitted on Wednesday.

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

By October 1, 2021, all faculty and students rotating in a Methodist Health System facility must be fully vaccinated, unless granted a medical or religious exemption (Exemption Forms can be found on pp.10 & 11). Those who are not fully vaccinated or who have not been granted an exemption will not be allowed to participate in any learning activities at a Methodist Health System facility. Know your deadlines! If you are taking a two-dose series, you will need your first Moderna vaccine by September 3, or your first Pfizer vaccine by September 10, and the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine by October 1st.

9.23.2021

We do not require COVID vaccine for students or faculty and do not anticipate a requirement in the near future.  We will continue to require the flu vaccine.

9.23.2021

Novant Health Employee Occupational Health has added additional N95 mask fit testing dates for the month of March.   These clinics are being held in designated markets.   Please see the requirements below:

  • No appointment is necessary, these are walk in – please have patience, there may be a wait
  • Students/faculty must complete the OSHA Respiratory medical evaluation questionnaire BEFORE they come to the clinic
  • Students/faculty must bring the following to the clinic:
  • Students/faculty with facial hair outside the attached guidelines will be turned away and asked to return after they have shaved to meet CDC guidelines
  • Please do not come to clinics in large groups – limit to 3 at one time to eliminate large groups/waits

 

Scope:

  • Students and Faculty
  • If you are a NH team member and a student or faculty member, you must use the ServiceNow process for exemption requests and notify pipeline and recruitment of your exemption status.

Process Description:

  • Please complete the form using the link below to request a COVID-19 Exemption.
  • Within the form, you will select the vaccine you are requesting the exemption for and the reason you are requesting the exemption, faith or medical.
  • If requesting a faith-based exemption, you will be able to request an exemption for either or both vaccines within one request.
  • If requesting a medical based exemption, you will be required to fill out separate requests for each vaccine.
  • If a faith request is submitted, an acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to the email entered on the submission
  • If a medical request is submitted, an acknowledgement of receipt and the exemption form you must take to your physician to have signed will be sent to the email entered on the submission.  Once the form has been completed and signed by your physician, the form must be emailed to the address at the bottom of the form: medicalbasedvaccinerequest@novanthealth.org. The medical exemption request will not be considered until both parts have been received by Novant Health.
  • Once a determination has been made, you will receive an email outlining the determination.

This is the link for vaccine exemption request for students and faculty: https://nh.team/exemptionrequestform

COVID vaccine dates and product names must be entered in the “VALUES” section of your myClinicalExchange account by September 15.If you have a pending or approved exemption, enter it in the “VALUES” section. Please review your account to ensure you have entered the dates and information correctly (see examples below):

  • Pfizer: 4/1/2021 and 4/23/2021
  • Moderna: 1/21/2021 and 2/15/2021
  • J&J: 2/5/2021
  • Pending exemption

As of 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

Vaccinations are not required at this time but is highly encourged. 

9.23.2021

There is no requirements for COVID-19 vaccination at this time. 

At this time Pride in North Carolina is not requiring employees to be vaccinated. This may change if required by DOL emergence rule under executive order.

10.5.2021

Exposure protocol
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been exposed to COVID-19, please review our protocol: COVID-19 exposure protocol for students, faculty & scholars. If you are very sick, go to the nearest emergency department. 

If you are COVID+, call Employee Health to be guided through how you can return to the CLE:
Upstate: 864-454-2358      Midlands: 803-434-2431 

Prisma Health & Student Affairs Administration COVID-19 resource pages

Protocol for students, faculty & scholars on the following topics:

    • What to do if you experience symptoms of COVID-19
    • Protocol for those traveling both nationally and internationally
    • Protocol for instances of COVID-19 exposure
    • Masking mandates
For the most up-to-date information regarding the coronavirus and its impact on Prisma Health students, faculty & scholars, subscribe to Student Affairs academic updates

As of 7/15/2022

As of 11.30.2021

Dear Employees, Students, Volunteers, and Contractors:

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new regulation requiring all individuals providing treatment, care or other services at hospitals receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds to be fully vaccinated.  The mandate applies to any personnel, including all physicians with medical staff privileges, who may come in contact with patients or other staff members who have contact with patients regardless of the frequency of their contact or whether the contact occurs away from the facility (“Covered Staff”). The CMS regulation does not offer a testing alternative.

Effective December 5, 2021, Covered Staff must have received either the first dose of a primary series (Moderna or Pfizer) or a single dose COVID-19 vaccine (Janssen) before they may render any care, treatment or other services for the facility and/or its residents. By January 4, 2022, Covered Staff must have received the second dose of a primary series vaccine.

We do not take implementing the new regulation lightly. The facility is a CMS-certified provider and relies on Medicare funding. While we understand that some may have political objections to the new regulation, the facility must comply with it to maintain its CMS certification.  Please understand this is in no way a mandate directed by RMC Senior Leadership, or the Board of Trustees. Should you disagree with the mandate you are welcome to contact your local representatives.

If you believe that you have a valid medical or religious exemption, you may apply by completing the appropriate form attached.  Please note that you will need a health care provider to complete any medical exemption request.  Also please note that the facility will not accept any pre-printed religious exemption request. Instead, you must describe in your own words the religious objection you have. All completed medical exemption request forms and/or religious exemption request forms must be submitted to the Direct, Human Resources for review and approved prior to December 5, 2021.

If you have special issues or circumstances you would like to discuss, please reach out to me.

David Southerland

President & CEO

Regional Medical Center

dmsoutherland@regmed.com

All students who are rotating at any RSFH facility are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov 1, 2021. It is recommended that students receive their 1st dose vaccination no later than Oct 1, 2021, to ensure they receive the 2nd dose prior to the deadline.

A student may submit an exemption for the following reasons:

  1. Medical Exemption: A medical exemption may be granted to accommodate disabilities and for medical criteria consistent with those published by public health authorities and/or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
  2. Religious Exemption: a religious exemption may be granted to accommodate an individuals sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Social, political, and economic philosophies, and mere personal preferences, do not constitute religious beliefs.

All students who qualify for a medical or religious exemption will wear a mask as dictated by RSFH policy and procedures.

Failure to comply with RSFH COVID-19 policy and procedures will result in removal from clinical rotations

9.30.2021

To further support the safety of our employees and staff, we are strengthening our universal masking protocol by requiring unvaccinated staff members to wear a higher level of respiratory protection and vaccinated staff members to be masked at all times.

  • All unvaccinated staff/providers/operational leaders in all areas of the hospital, outpatient settings and practices, and Post-acute facilities (including back office, non-patient-facing areas) are required to wear a respirator (N95, PAPR, CAPR, FFR, etc.) when in the facility regardless of whether they are in the presence of known or suspected COVID-19 patients.
    • If unvaccinated staff members are in non-clinical, non-patient-facing areas, they are to reuse their N95 mask until soiled or damaged per extended use guidance.
  • Fully vaccinated people must wear a mask in all public indoor settings. This includes meeting rooms, boardrooms and other common spaces throughout our facilities.
  • To reiterate, all persons in all of our healthcare settings are instructed to wear a mask or a respirator at all times, except when eating/drinking, regardless of the location in the facility. Individuals are to socially distance when they are unmasked to eat/drink.
  • You may remove your mask when alone in your office or in your respective administrative workspace that is separated by 6 feet or more from others.
  • All previous infection prevention and OSHA requirements apply (i.e., no eating/drinking at the nurses' station, etc.).

 

Sentara Health care is requiring COVID-19 vaccination as part of the Sentara Healthcare's required immunizationf or all employees and non-employees, to include any students, instructors, vendors, or contractors, that are in their facilities.  All mentioned personnel of the policy are now required to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021. Medical and religious exemptions are available upon request for those who qualify and provide supportive documentation.  All immunization validations, including exemptions, are to be maintained by the scholl and provided to Sentara upon request, per the Agreement.  

COVID vaccination are required effective September 1, 2021.  If not vaccinated, students will have to be tested twice a week. 

9/23/2021

COVID vaccination is required.  Student may request a religious or medical exemption. 

Shifa Exemption Form

9.29.2021

Effective 11.24.2021

COVIC-19 vaccination is mandatory for all students and proof will need to be provided to employee health.  There is curently not an exemption consideration.  

Vaccination is not required at this time.  Appropriate PPE and precautions if symptomatic or contact. 

9.23.2021

Currently a COVID vaccination is not a requirement for students or faculty.  At which time our system requires vaccination of its associates, then students and faculty will be required as well.

3/23/2021

COVID vaccination is preferred and encouraged; however, it is not required at this time.

9/23/2021

COVID vaccinations are required for clinical experiences.  There are no exemptions allowed.  This vaccination requirement is effective September 1, 2021. 

9.24.2021

COVID vaccination is preferred and encouraged; however, it is not required at this time.  Student will have to wear masks at all times.  

Effective September 7, 2021, Tidelands Health has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination. The requirement applies to all employee, employed provider, volunteer, learner and contract partners. An attestation waiver is offered for medical or religious reasons. If the student has tested positive for C19 in the past, there is an attestation for that as well, but the student must send proof of a positive test result.

Tideland Health COVID-19 Attestations

 

Three Rivers Behavioral Health does not require COVID vaccinations for staff, student learners or faculty. 

9.24.2021

COVID vaccinations are not required. 

9.28.2021

Tower Health will now require that any student from your school who is working at a Tower Health facility adhere to our new policy with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine. The new policy states as follows:

Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19, or documentation of exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine for either the medical or religious exemptions set forth immediately above. For purposes of this Agreement a Student is deemed to have received “full vaccination” if it is two weeks after the Student received the second dose of a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after the Student received a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s  Janssen vaccine.

In the event a Student is exempted from receiving the current influenza vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine for medical or religious exemption, as described above, School shall ensure that Facility is notified of the exemption.

Any individual who is working in Tower Health facilities located in Philadelphia are required to be fully vaccinated by October 15, 2021, per the mandate by the City of Philadelphia. All other individuals must be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021.

Any individual who receives an exemption will be required to undergo twice-weekly COVID-19 testing.

Tower Health Caccine Medical Exemption Request

9/23/2021

As of 12.2.2021

The COVID vaccination mandate has been put on hold.  We will not require any of our academic colleagues, students or instructor to have the vaccine. We do continue to encourage our colleagues to receive the vaccination if possible. 

Effective 11.10.2021

HCA Healthcare will require all colleagues, volunteers, students, instructors and interns to have their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine by Dec. 5, 2021, and be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4, 2022, as stipulated in the regulation.

**Please note that the requirement for proof of vaccination is being added to the compliance checklist momentarily. Please check back.**

Effective 11.18.2021

University Health Care System requires that students be vaccinated or have a documented exemption in accordance with the November 4, 2021, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interim final rule. 

The timeline for required compliance is as follows:

As of 11.3.2021

Dear Clinical Partners,

In response to a federal executive order, UF Health Jacksonville will require all nursing faculty and students requesting a clinical learning experience at UF Health Jacksonville to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021. Fully vaccinated is defined as two weeks after the last required vaccine dose; the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires one. In other words, the vaccination has to be completed on or before Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have focused our efforts on protecting others by promoting health and safety best practices. Over the last several months, a large percentage of our students, faculty and staff are now already fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Unvaccinated individuals should seek their first vaccine dose as soon as possible to meet the stated deadline. The COVID-I9 vaccine is readily available throughout the Jacksonville Community via retail pharmacy and food store chains.

If the nursing school grants a school faculty or student a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination, we have provided a form (found under the Documents/Paperwork tab on mCE) that the school representative will use to document such an exemption. This will be uploaded into the My Clinical Exchange (mCE) LMS database under the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. NOTE: The UofSC College of Nursing does not grant medical or religious exemptions.

UF Health will continue to monitor conversations at the state and federal levels, and will assess whether we need to evolve our approach on the basis of other decisions that may surface in the coming weeks and months.

In the meantime, thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for doing your part for the Greater Good as we follow the federal order.

The employees/students should follow the same PPE requirements as the clinical staff of the unit. As we are currently at Level Orange at UMMS, all (regardless of vaccination status) are required to wear a KN-95 mask and eye protection when in clinical areas.

Effective October 1, 2021, all partners with staff or students who are routinely physically present at any UMMS facility are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Importantly, this approach brings our COVID-19 vaccination policy in line with those already set for influenza, measles and many other common vaccines that have long been required in our System.

University of Maryland Medical Center COVID 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy 8.25.2021

University of Maryland Medical Center Tiered Approach to Infection Prevention Practice and Presence at the Workplace

9/23/2021

New COVID vaccination information – Receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine is a condition of learning or providing service for the UNC Medical Center and due by Tuesday, September 21, 2021  (2 shots if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or one-shot if receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine).  Note: UNC Medical Center is allowing a deferral of vaccination for pregnant persons (must be compliant within 1 month of delivery). Documentation of student vaccination is to be verified and maintained by the respective school (similar to the flu vaccine documentation) and made available upon audit or request. Likewise, medical and religious exemptions should be determined, managed, and maintained by the school and made available upon audit or request.   

Schools provide COVID Vax List by September 21, 2021:

Student COVID Vax Exemptions (generally)

  • UNC Health entities should require each school to manage student exemption requests
    • Schools provide a list of all students who have been granted a COVID vax exemption by the school
  • If APP student rotation, send list to APP Student Placement Manager
      • include the reason for such COVID vax exemptions (Medical or Religious)
      • include any other vaccines that the student has not received due to a granted exemption (Medical or Religious) 
      • School’s guidelines for reviewing and approving student exemption requests should not be more permissive than the UNC Health guidelines, i.e., exemptions may only be granted for acceptable medical contraindications, pregnancy, or for those students with a sincerely held religious belief that conflicts with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

COVID Vax Medical Exemption

  • All medical exemption requests should be approved by the School’s Campus Health office or department in accordance with the same standards applicable to UNC Health employees.
    • UNC Medical Center is allowing a deferral of vaccination for pregnant persons (student must receive vax when they return).
    • Medical exemptions may only be granted for acceptable medical contraindications, pregnancy, etc… (see attached Med Exempt form)

COVID Vax Religious Exemption Guidelines and Process:

  • Schools make the religious exemption determination, evaluating the following (see attached Religious Exempt form and questions below)
  • The student must provide specific information for each question:

1) Your specific religious belief or practice; and
2) How it conflicts with the COVID-19 immunization requirement.

  • To further support the religious exemption request, student should include the following to their school:
  • How long have you practiced this religious belief, practice or observance
  • What vaccinations have you refused previously based on this belief
  • Attach other documentation that you believe supports your religious accommodation request (optional)

Miscellaneous

  • UNC Health reserves the right to further investigate and/or deny any exemption that was granted by the School. 
  • Individual APPs or Clinics may be more restrictive on allowing COVID vax exemptions for APP students than the parameters laid out herein
  • Students who are granted exemptions as listed above will be subject to the same infection prevention rules as UNC Health employees working at that facility, which may include surveillance testing by UNC Health.
COVID Reminders and Guidelines (UPMC Student Oversight COVID Guidelines)
  • UPMC will be adding a mandatory item to their Hospital Checklist in mCE. Students will now be required to present proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations in mCE. You will see a new item added to mCE entitled COVID-19 Vaccine (If yes, provide type of vaccine and the dates when vaccine was received in the comment section and upload documentation of the completed series.) Each student will be expected to provide the dates and type of vaccination they received and documentation to support their completed COVID-19 vaccination series. If a medical or religious exemption was given, documentation of this must be uploaded. The Go-Live date for this new requirement in mCE will be effective immediately.
  • Remind students and faculty that social distancing is required to keep all safe. This includes all areas such as not huddling in the lobby prior to starting clinical.
  •  Students are only permitted to use main entrances at all UPMC hospitals for COVID screening purposes. IF your students are also a UPMC employee, they are NOT permitted to use their UPMC email address to complete a building entry IF they are functioning in the role of a student for that day.
  •  At this time, no decisions have been made for Spring Semester. Communication will be provided as it becomes available.
  •  All schools will be asked to sign an addendum that they will have an exposure plan. It will need to be maintained and updated as situations change in the region or nationally. They will need to produce their plan upon request. The addendum will be then incorporated into any new education agreement or for renewals.

Revised 3.28.2022

Dear Wellstar Academic Partner,

To protect the health and safety of our team members, caregivers, patients, and communities, Wellstar is joining other leading healthcare systems and requiring all team members and caregivers, including student learners and their faculty to be vaccinated.

Please note, October 1 is the deadline
for all team members, including faculty and students, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Faculty and students must be vaccinated and upload proof of vaccination in the ACEMAPP system before being considered cleared for placement.

Please review the attached documents for more information about vaccines, including details about the process for requesting medical or religious exemptions.

Wellstar’s faculty and student medical exemption/pregnancy deferment process:
Wellstar's faculty and student medical exemption/pregnancy deferment process applies to students who have no employment relationship with Wellstar.

  • Medical/Pregnancy Process:
    • For education institutions that provide an exemption process for students, Wellstar accepts an attestation/letter from the institution of the student's approved exemption and document it in ACEMAPP.
    • Wellstar accepts a revised medical/pregnancy exemption form for education institutions that do not provide an exemption for students. The student/faculty and their medical provider would attest to their known contraindication to the Covid-19 vaccine or current pregnancy and document it in ACEMAPP.
      • Please note that pregnancy deferments expire upon the child's birth; medical exemptions expire at the end of the clinical period with Wellstar.
    • Wellstar will not accept religious exemption requests from faculty or students

Wellstar COVID Academic Partner Letter 9.2.2021

Wellstar Student Faculty Medical Pregnancy Exemption Form

The VA is mandating that all VHA health care personnel, including HPTs, be vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 7, 2021. If an HPT is not vaccinated or filed an examption by October 7, 2021, they cannot come to the VA.  The existing TQCVL already covers requiring the COVID-19 vaccine as it has been added to the web site:  https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html 

The signed and submitted Trainee Qualification Credentialing and Verification Letter (TQCVL) is an attestation to the fact those HPTs listed are fully vaccinated in accordance with the CDC vaccine requirements for healthcare workers.  To be clear, those students listed on your TQCVL must be vaccinated against COVID 19.  We will not accept any unvaccinated trainees, and they may not be included on the TQCVL. 

 


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