I hereby request to become a member of the Volunteer Services Department at McLaren Central Michigan and will abide by all hospital and department policies. I am willing to volunteer and:
References (Please list two adults over 21 years who are not relatives and who have known you for at least two years.)
Volunteer Profile
Other Skills
I have read and understand the information listed below. Should I need medical attention during or as a result of my volunteering experience, I assume full responsibility for any treatments deemed necessary. I assume responsibility of all medical costs which result and release McLaren Central Michigan of all liability. While I am volunteering at McLaren Central Michigan, I realize that all health care information, patient and records are a confidential matter. All information exchanged while I am volunteering must be held in the strictest confidence. My typed name below shall have the same force and effect as my written signature.
Please read the following information prior to submitting your application:
Infection Control
Proper hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of infections from one person to another. Hand hygiene products, which contain a special antibacterial agent, are available in wall dispensers in the work areas and cafeteria.
Hazardous Materials
Potentially hazardous chemicals and materials are used in certain areas as part of the daily operation of a department. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) which describe the hazard and handling instructions for all chemical products are available for your review on request.
Tobacco Free Campus
Smoking and all tobacco products are prohibited in all McLaren Central Michigan facilities, its adjacent grounds, and in hospital-owned vehicles.
Dress Code
Please adhere to the following dress code, unless otherwise directed:
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes with socks or hose, no bare legs
- Shirt (no slogans with the exception of logo wear) no t-shirts, low-cut or midriff-baring shirts
- Pants (no sagging pants) or Skirts (may not be more than 2” above knee)
- No fragrance or smoking odor on clothing
- No flip-flop / beachwear type shoes
- ID badges must always be worn and be located above the waist
You must be in good health without fever (99.0 or less) and/or symptoms of cold, flu or other illness. Confidentiality Please read and sign the attached confidentiality agreement.
Statement of Confidentiality
Each of our patients and employees has the right to expect that we will keep any knowledge we have about them in the strictest confidence. It is our obligation under the law and the codes, regulations and certifications under which we operate, to honor this expectation. Equally important, respecting confidentiality is part of our obligation to provide the most comfortable and caring environment for our patients.
We live at a time when personal information is recorded in many forms. It may be on paper, but it may also be found on a computer screen, voice mail, cellular telephones or another modern convenience. This data is all subject to the same rules.
Our expectation is that you will keep all patient and employee information to yourself or share it only with others who have a work related or legal right to know. You should never share any information with anyone else, including spouses or coworkers. Passwords, to access patient and employee information, must not be shared.
Finally, we remind you that the organization will not tolerate violations of this standard. The established rules call for prompt and severe discipline for a breach of confidentiality. Please understand that the Access and Confidentiality Agreement will be strictly enforced.
Authorization and Release
In connection with my opportunity to participate in any program affiliated with McLaren Central Michigan, I understand that information may be requested as to my character and other personal history. I further understand that you will be requesting information regarding my criminal history and other public records. I agree that any false information may subject me to removal from programs at McLaren Central Michigan. It is the policy of McLaren Central Michigan not to employ or retain persons in positions of trust who have demonstrated a propensity to engage in illegal activities.
I hereby authorize and release from all liability without reservation, McLaren Central Michigan and any law enforcement agency, administrator, state/federal agency, institution, insurance company, or person gathering or furnishing the above information.