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Wright State University School
of Medicine
Sponsored Graduate Medical Education Programs
Resident Manual
Item 605
Institutional Information - Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Revised July 2000
The following information pertains to residents enrolled in
the Wright State University School of Medicine and Affiliated
Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program who are under contract
with and receive their basic salary through a disbursement agreement
with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary action will be in accordance with the guidelines
for due process which were promulgated by the Wright State University
School of Medicine. The Residency Review Committee at the Veterans
Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is the administrative body, chaired
by the Chief of Staff, that ensures disciplinary actions are
followed in accordance to the guidelines. These guidelines involve
adherence to medical ethics, prevention of sexual harassment,
avoidance and correction of personal impairment, and completion
of medical records.
Prescription Privileges
Granting of prescription privileges and a prescription number
is accomplished through the Chief of Staff office. It is essential
that residents/fellows place the number next to their signature
when writing orders.
Electronic Resident Manual
An electronic resident manual is available to residents/fellows
over the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program (DHCP). The
manual assists with all facets of duties as well as important
information regarding rotation at the VAMC. Each department has
personnel available to train residents/fellows how to use the
electronic resident manual and make entries into the electronic
medical record for the patient.
Benefits, Conditions, and Policies
Stipulated or Referenced in Wright State University School of
Medicine
Graduate Medical Education Agreement
Benefit,
condition, policy |
In Resident Agreement? |
Review
benefit, condition or policy in: |
Financial Support for the Resident |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Vacation Policies |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Professional Liability Insurance |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Professional Liability Insurance
(Tail Coverage) |
Yes
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Federal Tort Claims Act details
the VAMC's involvement in liability situations |
Disability and Health Insurance |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Professional Leave of Absence Benefits |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Parental leave of Absence Benefits |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Sick Leave Benefits |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Leave of Absence Policy |
Yes
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Policies for specific leave categories
are addressed in the manual |
Policy on Effect of Leave for Satisfying
Completion of Program |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Conditions for Living Quarter, Meals,
Laundry |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Counseling, Medical, Psychological
Support Services |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Policy on Physician Impairment and
Substance Abuse |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Residents' Responsibilities |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Duration of Appointment |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Conditions for Reappointment |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Policy on Professional Activities
Outside of Program |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Grievance Procedures |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Policies on Gender or Other Forms
of Harassment |
Yes
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VAMC electronic manual |
Residency Closure/Reduction Policy |
Yes |
VAMC electronic manual |
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