Topics: Policy and Process

New policy outlines processes, possibilities for alternative clinical research spaces

Jul 20, 2023

Policy CR-107: Clinical Research Locations has been created to list pre-approved clinical research locations and outline the process for an investigator to request approval for an alternative study location(s).

Intro to Research Development – Part 1

Feb 15, 2023

Research Development grows the College of Medicine’s research portfolio by providing a range of tools and resources to help investigators expand their network, identify funding and secure extramural grant support.

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Fire safety reminder from Penn State College of Medicine Facilities

Nov 14, 2022

The Facilities Department at Penn State College of Medicine provides a fire safety reminder.

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Open Payments dispute period begins April 1, now applies to advanced practice providers

Apr 6, 2022

As a reminder to physicians and advanced practice providers, payment data has been provided to CMS. Register with CMS to review the information, ensure it’s correct and dispute any incorrect information.

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Penn State Health moves to Tier 1 visitation guidelines, modifies policy for people under age 18 effective Feb. 14

Feb 11, 2022

In response to the downward trend in COVID-19 cases, Penn State Health will shift its policy to increase the number of visitors permitted for patients in adult inpatient and outpatient surgery and labor and delivery units from one to two family and support persons per day.

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Medical-grade masks required at all Penn State Health locations. Limit use of N95 masks to specific patient-facing scenarios.

Feb 2, 2022

During this time of extremely high COVID-19 transmission, all staff and students, regardless of whether they are vaccinated, must wear a medical-grade mask within every Penn State Health facility.

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Penn State Health reactivates vaccine mandate following Supreme Court decision. Deadline for compliance is Jan. 27.

Jan 17, 2022

Penn State Health is requiring all employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or a medical or religious accommodation. The new deadline to receive a first dose of a vaccine or apply for an accommodation is Thursday, Jan. 27.

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Penn State Health updates COVID-19 quarantine policy

Jan 14, 2022

With the surge in COVID-19 cases from the contagious omicron variant and per guidance from the CDC, Penn State Health has adopted new return-to-work strategies for COVID-19 positive, symptomatic and exposed employees.

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Cloth masks no longer allowed at Penn State Health

Jan 14, 2022

All patients, visitors, staff and students, regardless of whether they are vaccinated, must now wear a medical-grade, level 1 mask within every Penn State Health facility. 

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Remember Penn State Health COVID-19 policies, guidelines this holiday season

Dec 15, 2021

Penn State Health’s patients and employees, staff must strictly adhere to COVID-19 policies and guidelines throughout the holiday season.

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