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Part III Policies and Procedures

This document outlines the policies and procedures for University of Maryland Extension volunteers, including guidelines for universal precautions, HIV and AIDS prevention, drug and alcohol abuse, smoking policy, child protection, sexual harassment, affirmative action, Americans with Disabilities Act, and risk management procedures.

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Part III Policies and Procedures

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  1. UME Volunteer Policy Part III Policies and Procedures  University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.

  2. Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA) • Immunity from Suit for UME Volunteers • Negligence, Ordinary Care & Tort • Scope of Duties (Position Description) • Appointment & Training Procedures • Gross Negligence • Intentional Misconduct or Malice • Invasion of Privacy • Legal Representation

  3. Universal Precautions • What are Universal Precautions? • Precautions used when: • Providing first aid • Handling blood or bodily fluids • Intended to prevent transmission of: • Hepatitis • HIV infections • Other contagious diseases

  4. Universal Precautions include: • Personal protective barriers • Proper handling of protective barriers • Effective hand washing • Seeking medical attention when needed • Cleaning/disinfecting surfaces • Bleach and water at 1 to 10 strength • Using pick-ups for sharp objects

  5. Other Precautions to Consider • Do not share personal items • Store personal items in separate areas • Participants attend to their own first aid needs and dispose of their own waste • Wear gloves to dispose of personal litter • First Aid and Spill kits • Keep copies of members Health Forms in a secure location that can be easily accessible in an emergency situation

  6. Websites for Additional Information: • Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings • www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00023587.htm • Perspectives in Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings • www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000039.htm • Guidelines for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Health-Care and Public-Safety Workers • http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000114/p0000114.asp

  7. HIV & AIDS • No Mandatory Testing • Confidentiality • Universal Precautions • Treatment Protocol • No University Services for Volunteers • Reporting Requirement “The University views this illness as a serious social and personal tragedy, and seeks to address all ramifications of this policy with sensitivity toward all who may be involved or affected.”

  8. Drug & Alcohol Abuse • Prohibited on University property & at activities • Rules & Standards of Conduct • Capable of performing duties • Employees and volunteers are prohibited from: • Abusing alcohol or drugs • Controlled substances offenses • Alcohol driving offense • Working and volunteering under the influence • Law Enforcement Agency Investigation • Disciplinary Sanctions

  9. Smoking Policy • Federal & State Guidelines • Smoke-Free Environment • Prohibited in indoor locations • Prohibited outside within 15 feet of … • Building Entrance • Air Intake Duct • Window

  10. Child Protection & Abuse • Maryland Code • Report suspected abuse or neglect to … • Local Department of Social Services • Local Law Enforcement Agency • Educators and volunteers must report within 48 hours

  11. Sexual Harassment • Unwelcome Sexual Advances • Unwelcome Sexual Requests • Other Unwelcome Sexual Behavior • Informal Complaint • Formal Complaint

  12. Affirmative Action • Open to All • Without regard to … • All Reasonable Efforts • Record Keeping

  13. Americans with Disabilities Act • Accessibility Issues • Visual & Hearing Impairments • Advanced Notification • Reasonable Accommodations

  14. Risk Management Procedures • What is Risk Management? • Goals • Overview of the Process • Identify the Risk • Measure the Risk

  15. Risk Management (continued) • Controlling or Financing Risk • Avoid, Eliminate or Reduce Risk • Transfer Risk Control to Others • Retain the Risk • Transfer Financial Responsibility to Others • Insure the Risk • Manage Claims and Losses • UME Incident and Accident Reports • Monitor and Make Changes

  16. Questions? This presentation was originally created by Dan Tabler. It was revised by Dr. Lisa Dennis, 4-H Youth and Adult Leadership Specialist, as well as Amy Rhodes, Sharon Pahlman, and David Gordon 2010. 16

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