1. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 1 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. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 2

3. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 3

4. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 4

5. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 5

6. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 6

7. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore HIV & AIDS No Mandatory Testing Confidentiality Universal Precautions Treatment Protocol No University Services for Volunteers Reporting Requirement 7 “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. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 8

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

10. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 10

11. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore Sexual Harassment Unwelcome Sexual Advances Unwelcome Sexual Requests Other Unwelcome Sexual Behavior Informal Complaint Formal Complaint 11

12. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore Affirmative Action Open to All Without regard to … All Reasonable Efforts Record Keeping 12

13. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Issues Visual & Hearing Impairments Advanced Notification Reasonable Accommodations 13

14. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore Risk Management Procedures What is Risk Management? Goals Overview of the Process Identify the Risk Measure the Risk 14

15. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore 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 15

16. UM College Park UM Eastern Shore Questions? 16 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.