VUMC Annual Requirements for Staff (2008-2009)

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You may need other training that is not listed here, and you must complete requirements before your performance review in Spring 2009.  Ask your supervisor if you are not sure which requirements you need.
Required For Topic How Provided & When Available
All Staff Universal Safety Course
 included lessons:
  • Fire Safety
  • Emergency Preparedness 
  • Hazard Communication
  • Personal Safety
  • Accident & Injury Prevention
  • Back Safety
Safety Fair LIVE - The Learning Center - Oct. 3, 6, 7;  7 am - 6 pm
OR
VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/14/08 - 6/30/09
Influenza & Influenza Vaccine Training VandySafe   9/2/08 - 11/1/08
Standards of Conduct Training VUMC and Confidentiality Agreement: 2008-2009 Webinservice    9/1/08 - 6/30/09
Privacy and Security (HIPAA): 2008-2009 Webinservice    9/1/08 - 6/30/09
Conflict of Interest VUMC Conflicts Disclosure System  7/1/08 - 6/30/09  View Tutorial
TB Skin Test (if required for your department) Safety Fair LIVE - The Learning Center - Oct. 3, 6, 7;  7 am - 6 pm
Staff with Patient or Blood & Body Fluid Contact Patient Contact or Blood & Body Fluid Contact Course
 included lessons:
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Infection Control
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Tuberculosis Precautions
  • Smooth Moves Healthcare Ergonomics
Safety Fair LIVE - The Learning Center - Oct. 3, 6, 7;  7 am - 6 pm
OR
VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/14/08 - 6/30/09
Staff who work in Clinical or Research Laboratories Laboratory Safety Course
 included lessons:
  • Using Human Materials in the Lab
  • Chemical & Physical Safety in the Lab
  • Hazardous Waste Training for Labs
  • Laboratory Ergonomics
 VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/14/08 - 6/30/09
Staff who provide Clinical Emergency Response RRT, Mock Code, Advanced Airway, Defibrillation (requirements) Safety Fair LIVE - The Learning Center - Oct. 3, 6, 7;  7 am - 6 pm
Staff who provide Point of Care Testing Point of Care Testing Safety Fair LIVE - The Learning Center - Oct. 3, 6, 7;  7 am - 6 pm
Instructions: Print pretests, complete them, and bring them with you to Safety Fair LIVE.
Staff who care for Patients on Airborne Precautions Annual N-95 Respirator Fit-Testing & Training VEHS Respirator Fit-Testing Program   Fit-testing is NOT available during Safety Fair Live. See schedule.
Staff who prepare patients for MRI Scans Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/14/08 - 6/30/09
Staff who use Cidex, Wavicide, Rapicide or Cidex OPA High Level Disinfection (Cidex, Wavicide or Rapicide - products that contain glutaraldehyde) VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/14/08 - 6/30/09
High Level Disinfection (Cidex OPA)
Staff who work with Ionizing Radiation X-Ray Safety annual training VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/14/08 - 6/30/09
Radioactive Material annual training VandySafe - Complete your VandySafe Profile to get this training.   7/21/09 - 6/30/09
Accelerator Operator annual training VandySafe - Supervisors, please send a message to vandysafe@vanderbilt.edu to request this training for your staff.  Not available through VandySafe Profile. 1/2/09 - 6/30/09. 
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