Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
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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 Boonshoft 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 Boonshoft 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		VAMC electronic manual
Vacation Policies	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Professional Liability Insurance	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Professional Liability Insurance (Tail Coverage)	Yes		Federal Tort Claims Act details the VAMC's involvement in liability situations
Disability and Health Insurance	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Professional Leave of Absence Benefits	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Parental leave of Absence Benefits	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Sick Leave Benefits	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Leave of Absence Policy	Yes		Policies for specific leave categories are addressed in the manual
Policy on Effect of Leave for Satisfying Completion of Program	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Conditions for Living Quarter, Meals, Laundry	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Counseling, Medical, Psychological Support Services	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Policy on Physician Impairment and Substance Abuse	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Residents' Responsibilities	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Duration of Appointment	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Conditions for Reappointment	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Policy on Professional Activities Outside of Program	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Grievance Procedures	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Policies on Gender or Other Forms of Harassment	Yes		VAMC electronic manual
Residency Closure/Reduction Policy	Yes		VAMC electronic manual

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