82 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) 2024–2025 taught about blood-borne and respiratory pathogens and protection guidelines during their first week of orientation. A second presentation on blood-borne and respiratory pathogens and guidelines for prevention is given preceding the beginning of clinical rotations in the third year. In addition, all thirdyear medical students undergo N95 respirator fit testing before the beginning of clinical rotations. Instruction on the technique of using this personal protective equipment is taught. Participation in Clinical Care Activities Students infected with blood-borne or other pathogens shall not, solely because of such infection, be excluded from participation in any phase of medical school life, including educational opportunities, employment, and extracurricular activities, except as otherwise required by applicable federal, state, or local law or unless their health care condition presents a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or others. Students infected with airborne pathogens may be excluded from participation in such activities during the infectious stage of their disease. Students who are at high risk of infection from patients or other personnel because of their immune status or any other reason are encouraged to discuss their work responsibilities and educational activities with their personal health care provider. If the health care provider believes there are certain assignments the individual should not accept due to personal health reasons, this should be discussed with the faculty supervisor. In some cases, students may be unable to participate fully in medical school life or meet the technical standards of NSU MD because of their disease. In these cases, the individual should contact the OSA and the NSU Student Disability Services office to discuss the existence and nature of the disability and whether reasonable accommodations are available. For more information, see the policy on Students with Disabilities contained in this handbook. If a student’s exposure results in the contraction of a disease or disability, the student will be allowed to continue in the education program with as little disruption and as safely possible depending on the circumstances. The student’s specific medical circumstances will be confidentially evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and appropriate recommendations regarding the student’s progress through medical school may be submitted to the SPAC for appropriate action, if necessary. Workers’ Compensation Generally, because students are not employees of the NSU MD or its clinical affiliate sites, they are not eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. Therefore, any coverage for illness or injuries incurred as a medical student will be the responsibility of the student via the student’s private health insurance plan. Students who are employees of NSU may be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. Information Technology (IT) Policies All NSU MD students who are granted access to NSU-issued computing and technology resources (desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, printers, etc.), application systems, or access to the NSU network must adhere to the policies and procedures listed on the NSU Office of Innovation and Information Technology available at nova.edu/portal/oiit/policies. There, you will find the mandatory standards and policies enforced by NSU and the NSU MD IT Office to protect information systems and assets from internal and external threats.
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