- Check to make sure immunizations, titers, and annual tuberculosis screening are up to date
Immunization requirements follow national and regional recommendations for health care workers.To prepare for work in clinical settings, students must meet special compliance requirements as outlined by RMC.The requirements include a documentation of positive serum titers to Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella.Students also must have annual TB screening (Quantiferon Gold or PPD), and documentation of Tetanus vaccination within the past 10 years.These policies are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and the requirements of the State of Illinois
Students submit their immunization records prior to the start of school.Titers are drawn from each student during medical student orientation.This data is recorded into the Rush Medical System.Staff members at LMA (led by a registered nurse) monitor these records regularly to make sure each student is compliant with requirements throughout their time as a medical student.If a student is noted to not be immune, the individual is contacted by LMA staff and informed they need to come in for a booster and repeat titers.LMA staff will also send yearly reminders to students to have their quantiferon gold checked.
Questions should be directed to Lifetime Medical Associates (312) 942-8000.
- Complete Medical Center Online Compliance Modules
All students, faculty, and staff are required to complete a series of modules. Some modules are required before a student is allowed to work on patient floors and some are required to access the electronic patient record system. These modules are available through Blackboard.
Those who do not complete modules by the assigned deadlines will be reported for appropriate disciplinary action.
- Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Attestation
Every fall, RMC students are asked to acknowledge that they have read and understand the RMC Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy. Refer to Appendix A - Prevention of Faculty- Student Conflicts of Interest .
Identification Card
Students are expected to wear ID badges at all times. ID badges allow access to buildings and some secure facilities after hours. For lost or stolen ID ID badges, or for access issues, please contact Rush University Medical Center Security at (312) 942-5678.
Mask Fit Testing
As mandated by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and part of the compliance requirements, all students must undergo a mask fit on an annual basis. Testing details are also on the OASIS calendar. For questions, please contact the Office of Medical Student Programs.
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