Medical Student Handbook

Medical Student Education

Preventing Transmission of Infection in Clinical Settings and Instructions for Management of Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens or Environmental Hazards

Policy 670.00

Policy Statement

A number of Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont Student Handbook policies fall under the heading of Preventing Transmission of Infection in Clinical Settings and Instructions for Management of Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens or Environmental Hazards. Please refer to individual policy statements for additional details.

Policy Elaboration

Applicability of the Policy

All Medical Students

Related Larner College of Medicine Policies

See Policy Elaboration above.

Related University of Vermont Policies

• 5.2.4 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
• UOP28 Communicable Disease
• 5.17.3 Laboratory Health and Safety
• 5.19.2 Minors in Laboratories

Related Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Standard(s)

12.8 Student Exposure Policies/Procedures

History

• 6/19/2018 Policy Adopted/Affirmed [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 3/17/2020 Reformatted [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 12/15/2020 Policy Revised [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 2/21/2023 Policy Edit [Medical Curriculum Committee]
• 12/17/2024 Policy Edit [Medical Curriculum Committee]

Policy Oversight

Associate/Assistant Dean for Students

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