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March 13, 2020 | Clinical Rotations Update

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 13, 2020 | Comments Off

March 13, 2020 | Clinical Rotations Update Since my last communication to you, Intermountain Health Care, in consultation with administrations of all Utah based Nursing and Medical Schools, has decided to limit student participation in Operating Room activities due to limitations in PPE resources needed for care of patients with COVID-19. Other training sites in both Utah and Colorado have begun to limit student OR participation as well. ربح المال مجانا Below lists again RVU COVID-19 policy governing expectations of students on clinical rotations, with a OR policy added, reflecting the changing situation. All RVU students on clinical rotations must: NOT participate in the bedside care of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 illness. Report themselves to their preceptor and RVU clinical coordinator IMMEDIATELY if they have come within 5 feet of a patient diagnosed with COVID 19 for a period of five minutes or longer without wearing PPE. طريقة لعب القمار (presumptive exposure) Report themselves to their preceptor and RVU clinical coordinator BEFORE REPORTING FOR DUTY if they have traveled outside of the State of Utah for Utah based students, or if they have traveled outside of the State of Colorado for Colorado based students. Self-quarantine if they develop […]

March 13, 2020 | Temporary Telecommuting Guidelines

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 13, 2020 | Comments Off

March 13, 2020 | Temporary Telecommuting Guidelines Good evening, The CDC has identified telecommuting or remote work as an effective infection control strategy for the coronavirus. We are asking your immediate assistance to determine the feasibility to telecommute for full and part positions time that do not currently have a telecommuting agreement. Manager and employee should connect as soon as possible to discuss below. Once the best telecommuting approach has been determined, employees should begin the new arrangement. Temporary Telecommuting Approach Determine eligibility for working remotely by reviewing job description (located in M drive) to determine which Essential Job Functions can be completed remotely. These are the primary, numbered functions found at the beginning of the job description. Example: Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification as a part of the colleges ongoing quality improvement and assessment program. Discuss if there are any Essential Job Functions which could be challenging to complete telecommuting. Determine what resources are needed to successfully telecommute. Ensure technology capability and access at home office or offsite locations-IT will provide next week guidelines to assist Discuss work schedule, how best to communicate, and what the needs are for the department. If you are not able to come […]

COVID19: Protect Yourself and Others

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off

March 12, 2020 | COVID-19: Protect Yourself and Others During this time, RVU would like to highlight the steps you and your family can take to stay healthy. Listed are links to resources from the flier below: – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/takingcare.htm – CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment: https://www.colorado.gov/pacif…/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus – UTAH.GOV: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/latest/ – CDC Updates: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ – CDC Healthcare Providers: https://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/providers/ – CDC Handwashing: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/ CONNECT WITH US Colorado Campus Southern Utah Campus @RockyVistaU Colorado Campus Southern Utah Campus Rocky Vista University COVID-19 NEWS

March 12, 2020 | COVID 19 Directive Follow-Up from the President

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off

March 12, 2020 | COVID-19 Directive Follow-Up from the President All, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, some of our testing sites for subject exams will not be able to accommodate student testing March 19th and 20th. If you were scheduled at one of the below facilities, your exam has been canceled: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Utah Valley University (Orem) Rocky Vista University both campuses If you were scheduled to test at one of the above sites, then look for a follow-up email today or tomorrow from Clinical Education regarding the rescheduling of your exam to a new date at a Prometric testing site. RVU will cover the costs of Prometric site testing. If you are scheduled to test next week at Utah State University (Logan, Vernal, Price) as of today, you will still be able to test at those locations. Look for a communication from Susan Strickland next week to confirm. If you typically test with accommodations, then please contact Cathy Schreiner or Susan Strickland for testing details Thank you for your continued patience and dedication to both your studies and to your health care teams and patients. You are performing at a level of professionalism that your preceptors […]

March 12, 2020 | Updated COVID-19 Response Team Communication

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off

March 12, 2020 | Updated COVID-19 Response Team Communication Dear RVU Family, Thank you for your patience as our COVID-19 Response Team is working to address the ongoing and growing concerns of the coronavirus pandemic. As the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) continues, the top priority of the COVID-19 Response Team and RVU Leadership is to protect the health and well-being of our community. In addition, we are mindful of our responsibility to work to contain the viral spread within our local and national communities. Good communication, understanding, and teamwork is essential for RVU’s successful response to the current situation. This is an opportunity for all of us to demonstrate our mission and core values. According to global infectious disease experts, preventive measures, social distancing, and quarantine are the most effective ways to combat a pandemic. The COVID-19 Response Team will continue to provide communications on prevention and education throughout the coming weeks. Here is a summary of RVU actions and directives to date: All RVU-sponsored international travel is banned All RVU-sponsored domestic travel is not yet banned and will be considered on a case-by-case basis if the trip does not entail a close gathering of multiple people All large […]

COVID19: Protect Yourself and Others

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off

March 12, 2020 | COVID-19: Protect Yourself and Others During this time, RVU would like to highlight the steps you and your family can take to stay healthy. Listed are links to resources from the flier below: – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/takingcare.htm – CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment: https://www.colorado.gov/pacif…/cdphe/2019-novel-coronavirus – UTAH.GOV: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/latest/ – CDC Updates: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ – CDC Healthcare Providers: https://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/providers/ – CDC Handwashing: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/ CONNECT WITH US Colorado Campus Southern Utah Campus @RockyVistaU Colorado Campus Southern Utah Campus Rocky Vista University COVID-19 NEWS

March 11, 2020 | Curriculum Delivery Change

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 11, 2020 | Comments Off

March 11, 2020 | Curriculum Delivery Change Dear Students, In an effort to minimize exposure during this recent coronavirus outbreak, the COM, MSBS, and PA programs have decided to move to all online course content and assessments. This will start Monday March 16. It is likely to continue through the end of the semester, but the Program Directors and Preclinical Dean will reevaluate the situation on April 17 and adjust as necessary. While the university is not shutdown, we ask that students do not come to campus. The purpose of this is to minimize exposure. Program Specific information will follow in a separate email in the next two days. Videos will be available on mediasite and/or your student calendar. Information on how to access will be sent when appropriate. Students can expect communication from OOT in the next week regarding Secure Exams. We appreciate your ongoing patience and support as we continue to monitor COVID-19 and minimize exposure to protect the health and well-being of our RVU community. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me, Dr. Montemayor, or Dr. Linton. Heather Ferrill DO, MS MEdL Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Education CONNECT WITH US Colorado Campus Southern Utah Campus […]

March 10, 2020 | COVID-19 Update

By Kristen Kaiser | Mar 10, 2020 | Comments Off

March 10, 2020 | COVID-19 Update Dear RVU Community: I understand that there are a lot of questions surrounding how RVU is responding to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation and want to assure you that we are being proactive and putting processes in place to ensure the health and well being of our university and community. As a follow-up to the Communicable Diseases Policy & Action Plan sent to the RVU Community on March 4, I am providing the following update: Current Status: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are increasing internationally and within the US. As of this writing, there have been 12 confirmed cases in Colorado and 2 in Utah. RVU Action: The RVU Response Team has been activated as of last week. Members include: David Park, DO (team lead) Dennis Kinder, MD (medical officer) Julie Rosenthal (communications) Jennifer Badolato (CO medical operations) Kristine Jenkins (UT medical operations) Gary Pippin (operations) Andrew Stevens (CO security) Terry Meyer (UT security) Jerry Armstrong (human resources) Andrew Ambler, DO (infectious disease consultant) Tom Told, DO (academic affairs) Brad Ellis (IT) The team is working to meet the following objectives: Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to carry on the University’s […]

Rocky Vista University Recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly® School

By Kristen Kaiser | Feb 13, 2020 | Comments Off

Rocky Vista University Recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly School [February 13, 2020] RVU has been awarded the Military Friendly® School Gold Award for its exemplary military educational programs and veteran initiatives. Under the non-traditional school category, RVU has been honored with the Gold distinction, which is reserved for schools scoring within the top 10% of their category. RVU ranked 3rd of all schools in its category, receiving the additional Top Ten School designation. The Military Friendly® awards provide a competitive view of how an organization is performing compared to similar organizations. To be considered for the award, schools must first receive the designation of Military Friendly® from VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Schools are scored and ranked based on several benchmarks including graduation rate, job placement rate, and armed forces tuition assistance funding. These rankings set the standard for the colleges demonstrating positive employment and education outcomes for veterans and their families. During the 2019-2020 academic year, RVU had 102 military students enrolled in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), which offers students comprehensive tuition assistance for an advanced medical degree in exchange for service commitment in their chosen branch of the military. An additional 17 veterans […]

Pioneering Digital Health Track Welcomes First Class of Students

By Kristen Kaiser | Jan 31, 2020 | Comments Off

Pioneering Digital Health Track Welcomes First Class of Students [January 31, 2020] Students at Rocky Vista University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) with an interest in digital health are now enrolled in the new Digital Health Track. The advent of digital health – the integration of technology into healthcare to improve a patient’s wellbeing – has created a need for physicians who are knowledgeable about its emerging tools. “[RVUCOM] is a pioneer of digital health education,” said Cole Zanetti, DO, MPH, and Regan Stiegmann, DO ‘14, MPH, Co-Directors of the Track on RVU’s Colorado and Southern Utah locations, respectively. “Being the only medical institution in the country longitudinally training in digital health, we are setting a higher bar for medical education worldwide. تعليم البوكر ” The Digital Health Track will allow students to effectively solve complex healthcare challenges through the utilization of technology and applications. The Track will incorporate training in artificial intelligence, remote monitoring, ethics in use and application of technology, telemedicine and telehealth, population health analytics, social media in medicine, and nanotechnology. العب بلاك جاك Students will also be required to complete two digital-related externships during their clinical years. In an article from The DO Magazine titled “5 […]