Educational Institutions will. Ensure each student has signed the Confidentiality Agreement or equivalent on- line version agreed to by the RHA/SCA before their first clinical placement begins. • Store signed copies of the Confidentiality Agreements and provide copies to the RHA/SCA upon request. • Cooperate with any investigation of non-compliance with privacy legislation including an investigation lead by an RHA/SCA and/or Saskatchewan’s Information and Privacy Commissioner. • Review privacy and related policies as they relate to the student’s role and seek clarification if needed with RHA/SCA before a student begins a placement. Examples of policies and procedures might include: ▪ Privacy and Confidentiality ▪ Release of Information ▪ Police Requests ▪ Transmission by facsimile ▪ Record Retention, Storage & Destruction ▪ Acceptable use of Computers/Electronic Resources ▪ System Access
Educational Institutions will. Define appropriate dress for placements. Ensure students have access to a written explanation of dress code requirements in student guide/handbook or on-line student resources. Ensure all students have photo ID tags prior to placement. Share responsibility with the RHA/SCA in ensuring students are abiding by this dress code policy.
Educational Institutions will. Inform students regarding procedures and related consent and claim forms for workers’ compensation. • Retain original signed Work-based Learning Consent and Agreement forms. • In the event of an injury, ensure the injury is reported to WCB using the Employer’s Initial Report of Injury (E1) Form within 3 days of injury. • Complete the W1 form as soon as possible and submit to WCB.
Educational Institutions will. Ensure that every student requiring a respirator has a current fit test for the duration of their clinical placement. • Ensure that students are tested with respirators available in the RHA/SCA in which student placements will be conducted. • Maintain fit testing records as required by CSA Z94.4-11 sections 14.4 and 14.5.
Educational Institutions will. Ensure students have a CRC including a Vulnerable Sector Search completed and submitted to the educational institution before their initial placement. • Obtain consent from the student to share criminal record results including any charges and convictions with a RHA or SCA. • Inform the RHA/SCA of a positive CRC and recommendation for placement.
Educational Institutions will. Where applicable, ensure that a student’s CPR training remains current while participating in clinical placements. • Communicate expectations to RHA/SCA in regard to student participation in CPR. (e.g. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) students are expected to participate in CPR as part of their training) SCHEDULE H: Confidentiality and Privacy DEFINITIONS The following definitions are taken from Saskatchewan’s privacy legislations, The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection Act (LAFOIP).
Educational Institutions will. Where applicable, ensure that a student’s training remains current while participating in clinical placements. • Communicate expectations to Regional Health Authorities (RHA)/ Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) in regard to student participation in transferring, lifting and repositioning patients and objects.
Educational Institutions will. Ensure that all students receive basic information in violence prevention and response before a clinical placement in a RHA/SCA.
Educational Institutions will. For students accessing RHA/SCA information systems, inform students and make accessible all relevant policies and procedures provided by the RHA/SCA.
