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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-20134.14 CHANGE OF HEALTH STATUSIf a student experiences an injury or illness while enrolled in the Nursing Program, the student shallsubmit a release signed by a healthcare provider (Appendix M). The release shall state the student cancontinue to meet the requirements of the Nursing Program 'without restrictions'. Examples ofconditions/incidents that would require a medical release are, in the case of, but not limited to thefollowing: trauma necessitating medical care, surgery, pre-existing health condition, exacerbation of apre-existing condition and/or a new diagnosis of a chronic health condition. If a medical release 'withoutrestrictions' is not received, the student shall not be allowed to participate in clinical or lab (skills). Themissed clinical/lab shall be considered an absence.4.15 COMMUNICABLE DISEASEStudents with a documented infectious disease may care for clients when cleared by their physician, therelevant health care facility has been notified in writing, and has accepted the student. A physician'sclearance shall be on file. Students cannot work in client care areas if they may be able to transmitdisease to clients or coworkers.4.16 CONFLICT OF INTERESTThe Nursing Program is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all ofits academic and clinical operations. Both individual students of the program and faculty members of theprogram have a vital need to recognize and deal with conflicts of interest and/or commitment. Suchconflicts may compromise or have the appearance of compromising the integrity of program-relatedactivities and have unforeseen effects on those activities.Therefore, Conflicts of Interest and Commitment must be reported by all students under the followingcircumstances:When the student will be assigned to an area of a clinical facility in which a family member orperson of direct personal influence is employedWhen the student will be assigned to an area of a clinical facility where they are currentlyemployed or have been released from prior employmentWhen the only clinical section available is with a clinical instructor who is a family member orperson of direct personal influenceWhen a conflict arises that has not been reported38 | P a g e