Academy For Practical Nursing And Health Occupations
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5154 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 201
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
561-683-1400
Wednesday; Mar. 10, 2010
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SAFETY/SECURITY POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Policy: The Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations will make every effort to offer students a safe secure environment in which to study and learn.

Procedures:
  1. Students are not allowed on the School premises prior to 7:15 AM nor after 11:30 PM Monday through Thusday unless there is an Instructor present and permission is granted. This includes student organizations and activities. Under no circumstances will there be a school sanctioned activity on or off premises without an Instructor present to be in charge of safety and security.
  2. If it is dark when students are entering or exiting the School or clinical facilities, students will travel in groups. If a student is late and alone, contact an Instructor who will arrange an escort to cars and buses.
  3. At clinical facilities and on field trips, Instructors will always be the first to arrive and the last to leave in order to assure that everyone is safe and accounted for. Attendance sheets will be used at all times.
  4. Instructors will insure that first aid equipment and phone availability will always be arranged for.
  5. Instructors will incorporate the location and use of fire extinguishers, equipment and disaster/evacuation procedures into orientation for the School and clinical facilities.
  6. Students should not bring valuables to school or clinical facilities; however, in the event of lost or stolen items, students will complete an incident report with the assistance of an Instructor.
  7. In the event of any emergency or criminal action, the student will report to an Instructor immediately. The Instructor will complete a report for the Director's immediate knowledge.
  8. The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Department will be contacted to investigate any and all criminal activity and the School will prosecute, if indicated.
  9. Students will be informed of all emergencies and criminal actions so that plans for their safety can be made.
  10. Students have the responsibility to immediately report any unusual event to their Instructor who will take immediate action and then will utilize the chain of command immediately.
  11. A thorough investigation and then disciplinary action, and termination if warranted, will ensue when a student is involved in any wrong doing.
Safety /Prevention Programs: Materials and information will be made available to students via the library and counselors on these topics:
  1. Sexual Assault awareness, reporting, and prevention.
  2. Domestic Violence and assistance
  3. Preservation of Evidence
  4. Crime Prevention programs
  5. Victims options
  6. Drug and Alcohol programs
  7. Harassment and Stalking
  8. Witness Protection
  9. Legal Aid
Each student is assigned a counselor who will also be available to assist with any of the above. Telephone requests for student phone numbers or whereabouts will not be honored for their protection. Name and numbers will be taken and then the student may call back if they wish. Visitors must give their name and wait in the lobby. If a student does not wish to see the visitor, they will be asked to leave and forcibly removed by police if necessary.

Campus Crime and Security: There has never been a crime at the Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations, where there is evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. There has never been a crime at the Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations involving a weapons violation, arrest for drug abuse, liquor laws, murder, forcible or non-forcible sex offenses, or aggravated assault. A current crime statistic chart is available at the Main Office of the School. To obtain information about registered sex offenders in the local area, the following website may be utilized: www.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Prevention: All students, staff and faculty agree to comply with the "Drug Free School" policy which informs them of the school's policies and procedures and commits them to complying with its provisions. It should be understood by all that substance abuse checks can and will be required at the school's discretion and clinical work experience where the well being of a patient may be jeopardized. This may include student activities, employment provisions, and on the job requirements.

It should also be known that even after Graduation, State Certification and Licensure will be jeopardized in the event of arrest and conviction of substance abuse and illegal drug crimes.

Affidavit of Good Moral Character: In order to work in health care, students must be in compliance with the Agency for Health Care Administration's rulings on Good Moral Character. Criminal Background Check and Clearances, along with an FBI check if the student has not resided in the State of Florida for the past 5 consecutive years. It is, therefore, essential that all students who have a prior arrest record of felonies, obtain reinstatement of their civil rights. It is essential to determine that all students are able to work in health care and are in compliance with this ruling prior to attending school and caring for patients.
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