Health Requirements

Students in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing are required to adhere to certain health maintenance procedures in compliance with standards prescribed by affiliating clinical agencies and The Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 15C, entitled Immunization of college health science students. Students may use the services of their own family health care providers or the University Health Services. The policies are intended to protect the health and well-being of the client as well as the nursing student engaged in clinical practice. The health maintenance plan is as follows:

Health Requirements

All students need to set up an account with Exxat after admission to the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. You will be responsible for uploading evidence of your immunizations and required documents into the self-service system before your first clinical. Certified Background Check will also perform a national background check on all students, which is necessary before entering clinical placements.
All students must carry health insurance at all times while registered as a student. 

CPR Requirement

American Heart Association Course: BLS for the Healthcare Provider. This is the only course accepted by all of our affiliating agencies. Online courses are not acceptable.

N95 Fit Testing

Students are required to complete the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire. If Fit testing is required by the clinical agency, the student will be informed and scheduled for fit testing with University Environmental Health and Safety and complete the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Request for Medical Evaluation. If students have been recently Fit tested at a health care facility, they may provide that documentation as evidence of current Fit testing.

Professional Liability Insurance

For Professional Liability Insurance, contact: www.nso.com (Upload the one-page “Certificate of Insurance” for your file.)

Students are required to acquire and submit proof of medical malpractice insurance before entering courses with a clinical component. Students are also responsible for ensuring that a copy of the one-page certificate of insurance is on file at least three weeks prior to the start of the semester. Students are not allowed to participate in clinical experiences until this documentation is on file. Students will upload this insurance certification to their Exxat.com account.

Annual Update

Exxat will send an email reminder for annual updates at least two weeks prior to their due date.

Healthcare agencies will not allow students to begin clinical experiences until this information has been received. Timely submission will prevent a student’s clinical status from being in jeopardy.

Students are required to notify the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing of any significant change in their health status that may affect clinical experiences. Examples include serious illness, accidents, injuries, or surgery which would require health care provider clearance prior to returning to the clinical setting. Students with significant health changes must provide documentation of clearance from their provider to return to clinical activities. The provider clearance note must specify any limitations.

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the University Health Services (UHS) or their private health care provider in a timely fashion to comply with the above policies. When applicable, the College of Nursing will publicize the availability of special clinics set up by UHS to assist with required immunizations or updates.

STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE COLLEGE OF NURSING WITH THE REQUIRED APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION OF HEALTH STATUS TO PARTICIPATE IN EACH CLINICAL PRACTICUM.

A delay in returning the necessary documentation will prevent a student from attending clinical experiences.