Student Shadowing
Detroit Medical Center welcomes students age 16 and older as well as, residents, nurses, physicians and others who are interested in healthcare related studies to allow participation in shadowing. In order to ensure that safeguards are in place to protect the confidentiality of patient information (PHI), specific guidelines are required.
GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS:
- All shadowing requirements require advance notice (minimum of a 4 week) and approval by Department Manager or Physician whom the shadower wishes to follow.
- Non-staff individuals and students age 16 and over and as well as, nurses, physicians and others who are interested in healthcare related studies, and are on break from a formal medical training program or who are not affiliated with Detroit Medical Center Hospitals are limited to 5 days of shadowing.
- Shadowing activity will be limited to one preceptor/sponsor or practitioner and to one hospital procedural area or department.
- UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY SHADOWING INDIVIDUAL BE INVOLVED IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES OR CLINICAL CARE.
- All non-staff individuals and students are required to complete the following materials and return to the [email protected] 14 days prior to their shadowing activities:
- A. Sign a confidentiality agreement. Parental co-signature is required if the individual is a minor.
- B. Review “HIPAA – What does it mean to you?” document and view videos pertaining to information privacy. 1) The HIPAA Omnibus Rule
- C. Clinical Attestations
2) Treatment, Payment, & Health Care Operations
Failure of the non-staff individual/student to adhere to those requirements will result in immediate
dismissal from the hospital and may expose them to additional penalties as required by law.
If you are interested in a student shadowing opportunity and meet the above criteria, please review and complete all of the following documents and email them to [email protected]. Failure to complete and submit all forms will result in the denial of you shadowing request. For questions, please email [email protected].