USD Health Affairs Infection Control Policies & Procedures Manual

Question

What are the tests and immunizations and other infection control practices for a student within the Sanford School of Medicine and USD School of Health Sciences programs?

Answer

For the protection of the health of our students and because of the risks of exposure to infectious diseases to which students are subjected in the course of clinical work, certain tests and immunizations are required.

• USD Health Affairs Infection Control Manual 2022-04
• This manual outlines those tests and immunizations and other infection control practices for a student within the Sanford School of Medicine and USD School of Health Sciences programs of:
  • physician assistant studies
  • occupational therapy,
  • physical therapy,
  • dental hygiene,
  • addiction counseling and prevention,
  • medical laboratory science,
  • social work and the Master of Social Work,
  • Nursing,
  • CRNA,
  • public health, B
  • CBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst),
  • Health Sciences Major.
• Because of the individual nature of each program and its clinical experiences, the specifics of this policy may vary slightly. This manual is reviewed and updated on an annual basis by an appointed ad hoc committee including the Sanford School of Medicine Chief of Infectious Diseases, and other representatives from both the Sanford School of Medicine and the USD School of Health Sciences.
• The contents of this manual apply in full to both online and on campus students as the Health Affairs disciplines will lead to clinical interactions with clients. Students are also responsible for being compliant with the policies of this manual as well as the policies and practices of the facility at which they are training