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• Sharing/Discussing the identity of a Patient, Patient’s family and or ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ TECHNICAL STANDARDS
visitors outside of the clinical setting, even if not discussing
information regarding their care. The following essential functions are required for programs in the Health Sciences Divi-
sion. Specific examples of the necessary criteria to meet the standards are available for
The level 2 violation will result in the student receiving a clinical failure for each program in the Division. The student and physician will be asked to respond on a
the course that the offense took part in. Additionally the student will be verification form if the student fully meets the criteria (100%) or is unable to fully meet the
academically withdrawn from all health sciences courses. The student will have criteria (less than 100%). If the student or physician responds less than 100% to any crite-
to go through the application process for possible re-admission to the program. rion, an explanation and/or additional information will be required. The student may ask for
This offense will stay in the student’s permanent file. If readmitted to a health reasonable accommodations; the ADA Coordinator will determine if the accommodations
sciences program, any further violation of the SUSCC HIPAA policy will can be met for the particular program. No otherwise qualified individual with a disability,
automatically move the student to a Level 3 violation. as the term “disability” is defined in 29 U.S.C. Section 706(8), shall, solely by reason of his
or her disability, be denied admission or continued progression in a program.
LEVEL 3: a. Cognitive and critical thinking activities must be sufficient to make clinical
Additional violation of the SUSCC Confidentiality/ HIPAA policy after judgments and meet laboratory objectives and requirements.
already receiving a Level 2 violation or a malicious offense used to cause harm b. Interpersonal abilities must be sufficient to interact purposefully and effectively
to a person, or used for personal gain. with others.
c. Communication abilities must be sufficient to convey thoughts in verbal and written
The level 3 violation will result in student receiving a clinical failure for the form so that they are understood by others.
course that the offense took part in. Additionally the student will be d. Physical mobility must be sufficient to fulfill classroom, clinical, and program
academically withdrawn from all health sciences courses. The student will not objectives safely and effectively. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to
have the option of returning to that program or any program of study in the the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.
Health Sciences Division. e. Strength (gross motor skills) and endurance are sufficient to safely fulfill clinical
laboratory objectives and requirements.
The following are some general guidelines for students regarding HIPAA compliance f. Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination must be sufficient to safely fulfill
• Students should not discuss patient/client information with anyone except for laboratory objectives and requirements.
clinical personnel and those in the Health Science program who are involved in g. Auditory ability must be sufficient to communicate effectively with others, to
your education and adhere to the same confidentiality (e.g., faculty, graduate monitor and assess patient status, and to fulfill all laboratory objectives and
colleagues). requirements.
• Client records should never leave the clinical agency. h. Visual ability must be sufficient to monitor and assess patient status and to fulfill
• Students should never save patient/client sensitive information (with identifying laboratory/clinical objectives and requirements including visualizing. Instruments
information) on their computers. used to enhance or correct vision must be portable, usable in small spaces and in
• E-mail correspondence with faculty should also be treated confidentially and varying levels of light, and must not disrupt care or cause discomfort to patients.
identifying information about patients/clients should not be included. i. Tactile ability and sense of smell must be sufficient to assess patients and the
• All documentation related to clinical clients must be treated as a legal document environment.
and confidentiality respected and maintained. j. Operate a computer for tests and assessments within the programs.
• Client names should not be included in clinical paperwork, case presentations,
or on notes. LEGAL LIMITATIONS:
• Photocopying of client records is NOT permitted in any clinical setting. ELIGIBILITY FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS, LICENSURE,
• Records should not have client’s names or initials when turned in for clinical & EMPLOYMENT
paperwork Division Health Science
• Students should NEVER discuss ANY information, no matter how insignificant Criminal Background Checks
it may seem, on any social media site. Southern Union is contractually obligated to comply with requirements set forth by agen-
• All violations of the SUSCC confidentiality/ HIPAA will remain active for two cies used for clinical rotations. Clinical agencies used by the college require that students
years after the incident or until the completion of the currently enrolled program subject to criminal background checks by an approved agency. “Consent for Release of
(whichever is longer) regardless of the program. The active violation will Information” form must be submitted to authorize the criminal history record check and the
transfer to any Health Science program from any other Health Science program release of information to the clinical agency.

*Note: For more information regarding HIPAA, visit http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/.