UFCD
Graduate Admissions: Conditions of Enrollment
Listed below is a description
of obligations when accepted into Advanced and Graduate programs
at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Academic
and Business-Related Documents
Upon matriculation into any of the advanced dental education programs,
the student must provide a photocopy of their DDS or DMD degree
awarded from their University. All matriculating students must
also furnish verification of successful completion of Parts I
and II of the National Board of Dental examinations and Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) scores (for graduate programs). In addition,
final dental school transcripts (for pending dental degree applicants),
proof of current Basic Life Support certification, and copies
of all current state dental licenses must be provided. The student
must sign and return the letter of offer, Florida State Board
of Dentistry Residency/Intern Application and verification of
any malpractice proceedings brought against him/her, together
with all appropriate documentation.
Medical
Requirements/Immunizations
Prior to enrollment, all advanced education students are required
to have documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, hepatitis
B, tetanus, and rubella, and to have an annual tuberculosis skin
test. All advanced education students shall be required to comply
with the infection control policies and procedures of the facilities
where their rotation occurs.
Disclosure
of Infectious Disease Status
The College requires all advanced education students who suspect
or know themselves to be positive for certain infectious diseases
to disclose that information to the Associate Dean for Clinical
Affairs upon admission to the College or when first suspected
or confirmed. The infectious diseases to be reported include,
but are not limited to: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C,
Tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted diseases with the exception
of HIV disease. While Florida Statutes 760.37 and 760.50 prohibit
“interference, coercion, intimidation or discrimination”
on the basis of HIV seropositivity, CDC guidelines state that
HIV or HBV positive dentists should seek counsel from an expert
panel. Therefore, in compliance with these guidelines, students
who are HIV antibody positive are encouraged to reveal their seropositive
status and seek counseling. Information
pertaining to the health status of each individual maintained
is strictly confidential.
BloodBorne
Pathogen and OSHA Training
All faculty and clinical staff are required to complete yearly
BloodBorne Pathogen (BBP) and OSHA training. New and current residents
are also required to complete this training as soon as possible,
but no later than the first week you are here. Any questions?
Contact Mr. Jim Speed by email- jspeed@dental.ufl.edu
An on-line course, to replace the self-study books used previously,
is now available. This site can be accessed from any computer.
This includes the BBP and OSHA II Update Course.
The site is: http://www.health.ufl.edu/dental/.
All residents are issued Eval CGI passcodes to enable access to
the courses and tests.
Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
is federal legislation designed to limit gaps in insurance coverage
and to improve the privacy of personal health information. Compliance
involves taking a required training course and signing a confidentiality
agreement.
Full HIPAA compliance ensures that patients and their families
have the privacy of their health information and their medical
records protected. HIPAA regulations set tight boundaries on the
use and release of health records and give patients more control
over and access to their health information, enabling them to
find out how their information may be used, and about certain
disclosures of their information that have been made.
HIPAA rules provide clear standards for protecting personal health
information recorded or transmitted on paper, e-mail, and the
computer and/or telephone, including billing records and fund
transfers. They also prohibit individuals from looking into patient
records without a well-defined professional reason and place limitations
on who can access such records. Clinical departments and units
related to business operations must make sure all of their systems,
security measures, and procedures meet HIPAA requirements. HIPAA
includes civil or criminal penalties for those who violate patients'
privacy rights. Additionally, if you are found to be in violation
on this law, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken up to
and including dismissal.
All residents must sign a statement agreeing to maintain the confidentiality
of patient's health information.
Effective May 1, 2003, the UF Privacy Office will assume responsibility
for investigating ALL reported violations of health information
privacy or security that occur within the University of Florida,
including clinics managed and staffed by Shands employees. All
known or suspected violations of privacy or security related to
University of Florida health information should be reported directly
to the UF Privacy Office at 866-876-HIPA (4472). Privacy Incident
Report forms are available on-line at http://privacy.health.ufl.edu/
Direct any questions concerning this process to Ms. Susan Blair,
Privacy Officer, at 392-8981 or 392-6512.
Disclaimer
or Resident Assertions; Invention and Copyright Agreement
The resident agrees that unless approved by the University's Chair
all materials compiled or published by the resident relative to
training and experiences received at the University and its affiliated
hospitals, or arising from participation in training, patient
care, or research pursuant to this agreement, will clearly state
that the opinions or assertions contained therein are those of
the resident and not those of the University. Pursuant to the
University's rules, the resident must execute the University's
Invention and Copyright Agreement.
