Health Compliance at Grand Valley State University is established to ensure that all students, 教师, and 工作人员 participating in clinical or non-clinical
experiential education or research at health-related affiliated organizations meet specified requirements. 

Infectious communicable diseases may be present in affiliated facilities and to protect everyone involved,
Health Compliance requirements are established using: 

Local, 状态, and federal statutory regulations 
认证标准 
GVSU Health Compliance policy   

Health Compliance requirements are discipline-specific and are established in collaboration with each health-related academic program,
as well as being contractually bound by 关系的协议.

关系的协议 are established for the purpose of experiential education or research and they represent a contractual relationship between GVSU and affiliated facilities, specifying the responsibilities and liabilities of each party.  GVSU's 健康合规办公室 is responsible for executing and maintaining 关系的协议 for GVSU's health-related academic programs.  An Affiliation Agreement must be established prior to experiential education or research in affiliated facilities.

GVSU has 关系的协议 with hundreds of locations across the United States and international locations.  If students are considering an international location for experiential learning, they should contact Padnos International Center (联系 information can be found by visiting the Padnos International Center website (www.博天堂官方.edu/pic/).

使命:

Our mission at the University 健康合规办公室 is to cultivate a culture of wellness and safety across our academic community and affiliated institutions. Through strategic affiliation agreements, innovative clinical initiatives, and vigilant risk mitigation, we uphold the highest standards of health compliance. We're dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of health-related students, 教师, 工作人员, 和病人, while promoting excellence in healthcare delivery and clinical education. 通过处理规则, 推广最佳实践, and fostering partnerships, we create environments where health thrives, and compliance is inherent. Together, we shape a healthier, safer tomorrow."

愿景:

We envision a university where health compliance is a fundamental guiding principle across all operations. 在这种环境下, the well-being of health-related students, 教师, and the community is prioritized through proactive measures and strict adherence to regulations and 的指导方针. Our goal is to create a safe and healthy environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth, particularly in clinical placement experiences.

价值观:

1. 对健康的承诺: We prioritize the health and safety of our health-related program students and 教师 above all else, recognizing that collective well-being relies on individual actions.
2. Adaptability and Resilience: We remain flexible and resilient in the face of evolving health challenges, continuously adapting our strategies to mitigate risks and protect health-related students and 教师.
3. Equity and Cultural Competence: We are committed to ensuring that health compliance efforts are equitable and inclusive. We strive to address barriers to compliance in our initiatives, this includes considerations for individuals with disabilities, 国际学生, and those with limited financial resources. Recognizing the diversity of the university community, efforts are made to ensure that health compliance measures are culturally sensitive and inclusive, considering different beliefs, 值, 和实践.
4. Regulatory Compliance and Community Collaboration: 我们坚持所有的地方, 状态, and federal health and safety regulations, including those set forth by public health agencies and accrediting bodies. Recognizing that safeguarding health requires a collective effort, we actively collaborate with stakeholders across various sectors to promote a culture of health compliance.
5. Transparency and Accountability: We communicate openly and honestly to health-related students and 教师 about health risks, 的指导方针, 和措施, fostering trust and accountability within the university community we serve.