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HEALTH INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK 

2014 – 2015

WELCOME TO THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM  

This handbook contains information specific to the Health Information Technology Program and is to be used as an addendum to the College Catalog.  All statements in this publication are announcements of present policy only and are subject to change without prior notice.  

During classroom/practical activities—your cell phones are to be set to silent/vibrate. If you must respond to it—take it out of the classroom/practicum site before answering.

Internet usage is for class purposes during class time when present in the classroom/practical setting. You are not to be accessing your email, Facebook, twitter, etc. etc. etc. Limit cell-phone use as well during these times.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 

Information is the lifeblood of the health care delivery system.  The medical record, in manual or electronic form, houses the medical information, which describes all aspects of patient care.

Physicians, nurses, and other health care providers require medical information for treating a patient.  The medical record serves as a communication link among caregivers.  Documentation in the medical record also serves to protect the legal interest of the patient, health care provider, and health care facility.  Health (medical) records are important to the financial well-being of the facility as they substantiate reimbursement claims.  Other uses of medical records include provision of data for medical research, education of health care providers, public health studies, and quality review.  

There are two levels of health information management professionals: health information administrators (four-year degree) and health information technicians (two-year degree).  Both use a broad scope of knowledge in meeting their challenge.  They must understand the health care delivery system and the flow of medical information within it.  Fundamentals of medical science are used to process the content of the medical record.  Human resource management is necessary for accomplishing the work of the health information department and working with others in the health care delivery system.  Health information technicians must also understand health care statistics, legal aspects, and computer data entry and retrieval.  Health information administrators utilize record management and information systems theory to design manual and computerized storage and retrieval systems.  They also must possess basic knowledge of statistics and research methods, law, computer science, and finance to ensure complete and accurate medical records to fulfill the variety of purposes for which they are used.   

West Virginia Northern Community College offers a two-year degree in Health Information Technology, which is accredited by the American Health Information Management Association in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).  Graduating students are eligible to apply for the national qualifying examination for certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).   

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM GOALS  

Goal #1    Increase the awareness in alternative health care settings of the role of the Health Information Technologist, knowledge and skills as they apply to the alternative setting.  Employment of two graduates in alternative health care settings.    

a. An additional three alternative health care sites volunteer their site for HIT students' practicum experiences.   

b. Participate in health fairs, healthcare courses, (secondary education) and community activities.  

Goal #2  Provide entry level Associate Degree Health Information Technicians with the ability to retrieve, analyze, store medical data, code, index medical information, and apply legal and ethical standards related to the duties of a health information management technician.  

a. Successful employment of WVNCC HIT graduates who demonstrate competencies as outlined in the program description.       

b. Provide competency-based learning experiences in the HIT courses. 

  c. Provide competency-based tests in the didactic portion of the HIT courses. 

d. 85% of the graduates sitting for the certification exam will successfully pass the exam.  

Goal #3 This program will provide a curriculum which meets the need of the six counties served by West Virginia Northern Community College.   

a. Courses offered in the program are in response to site coordinators/facilitators and advisory committee recommendations.  

b. Health Care agencies require the HIT degree or credentials for employment in the Health Information related departments.  

Goal #4 Maintain the accreditation for the Health Information Technology Program.  

 Code of Ethics 2004 

Ethical Principles: The following ethical principles are based on the core values of the American Health Information Management Association and apply to all health information management professionals.  

Health information management professionals:  

I.       Advocate, uphold and defend the individual’s right to privacy and the doctrine of confidentiality in the use and disclosure of information.  

II.     Put service and the health and welfare of persons before self-interest and conduct themselves in the practice of the profession so as to bring honor to themselves, their peers, and to the health information management profession.  

III.      Preserve, protect, and secure personal health information in any form or medium and hold in the highest regard the contents of the records and other information of a confidential nature, taking into account the applicable statutes and regulations.   

IV.       Refuse to participate in or conceal unethical practices or procedures.  

V.         Advance health information management knowledge and practice through continuing education, research, publications, and presentations.   

VI.         Recruit and mentor students, peers and colleagues to develop and strengthen the professional workforce.   

VII.         Represent the profession accurately to the public.   

VIII.   Perform honorably health information management association responsibilities, either appointed or elected, and preserve the confidentiality of any privileged information made known in any official capacity.   

IX.   State truthfully and accurately their credentials, professional education, and experiences.   

X.     Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration in situations supporting health information practice.  

XI.      Respect the inherent dignity and worth of every person.  

 

AHIMA Mission AHIMA Mission  

The American Health Information Management Association is the community of professionals engaged in health information management, providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession.  

AHIMA  

    * Provides career, professional development and practice resources 

    * Sets standards for education and certification 

    * Advocates public policy that advances HIM practice 

    * Facilitates member communication 

    * Promotes the contributions of its members  

AHIMA values:  

    * A code of ethical health information management practices 

    * The public’s right to private and high quality health information 

    * The celebration and promotion of diversity  

Vision  

A world in which the public values the contribution of health information management professionals and the American Health Information Management Association, in the advancement of health through quality information.

The certified Health Information Technician performs a variety of administrative duties dependent upon the employing health care or public/private agency and its unique information requirements.  Physicians, health care administrators, public health authorities, patients and researchers all rely on the health record for data.  Key individuals of the health care team perform the maintenance of the health record.  These individuals are known as Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT).  

Registered Health Information Technicians find employment in various health care facilities.  Maintaining and utilizing health data, controlling the use and release of health information, compiling, analyzing, and evaluation of health record data, and supervising staff are some of the key responsibilities of a Registered Health Information Technician.   

The applicant interested in Health Information Technology is encouraged to take basic science, mathematics, and keyboarding courses in high school or prior to entering the program.  College placement tests are required as stated in the College Catalog.  

WVNCC PROGRAM VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

Student members of WVNCC’s HIT program are required to perform one volunteer activity each year with the WVHIMA. WVHIMA offers/conducts annual Fall/Winter Retreat and an

annual Spring Convention. The HIT student will work with the WVHIMA Planning Committee in conjunction with one of these professional/education functions. The program director will make this information available once it is received and is in constant communication with the committee leader regarding your performance.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXPERINCE (PPE) 

The PPE an H.I.T. student includes various health care settings and the AHIMA Virtual Lab (v-lab) applications to facilitate the student’s application and observation of various H.I.T. activities.  The student may perform functions pertaining to indexes and registries; conduct chart analysis/abstracting, ICD and CPT coding applications including MS-DRGs, APCs and various reimbursement methodologies; observe administrative practices; gain firsthand experience in confidentiality and release of information issues; recover information for incomplete charts; observe admissions practices, utilize an electronic health record (EHR) and other health care specific tasks.   

Two Professional Practice Experience courses are included in the curriculum:  

HIT 145 H.I.T. Professional Practice Experience (PPE) I 

Students perform this practical experience in the Health Information Technology classroom, at participating health care facilities and remotely under the direction of a credentialed instructor and/or a credentialed assistant.  

HIT 265 H.I.T. Professional Practice Experience (PPE) II 

Students perform this practical experience in participating health care facilities, in the classroom and remotely, u nder the direction and guidance of a credentialed instructor and/or credentialed assistant.   

All H.I.T. Professional Practical Experience (PPE) will require the use of the AHIMA’s Virtual Lab.  Students must have computer access for this application (please be aware dial-up will be challenging). ALL activities and assignments will remain on time—no exception from a student standpoint.  

Students may not take the responsibility or the place of qualified staff.  However, after demonstrating proficiency, students may be permitted to undertake certain defined activities with appropriate supervision and direction.  Students may be employed in the field of study outside regular educational hours, provided the work does not interfere with regular academic responsibilities.  The work must be subject to standard employee policies. (Any concerns associated with this situation should be addressed with the course instructor/Program Director upon the recognition of concern. After the fact, is too late.)  

The program director and/or course facilitator are responsible for selection and/or approval of practicum sites and placement of student(s) at the site(s).  Requests for consideration pertaining to the practicum must be presented to the Program Director at the beginning of the

fall semester prior to practicum (this is only in conjunction with those sites which would be a distance from our usual geographic location). Accrediting Agency requirements and distance from College will be the determining factor concerning these requests.   Student preference is NOT solicited.

Secondary to the rotation schedule developed prior to the start of the semester it is imperative the student meet this schedule. There is NO guarantee a missed session can be made up, doing so it at the discretion of the PPE if this is a factor.

Student conduct is expected to be professional at all times.  (See General Guidelines for Professional Appearance/Attire) 

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ATTENDANCE  

1. Tardiness is not acceptable.  

2. In case of absence, the student shall be responsible for notifying the appropriate individuals at the Practicum Agency PRIOR TO or AT THE TIME scheduled for duty.  Absence MUST also be reported to the Program Director at WVNCC by e-mail:ksilvestri@wvncc.edu and the course instructor. 

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ACTIVITIES

1. Each PPE is conducted in the spring semester. A rotation schedule will be provided prior to the end of the fall semester. This will provide ample time for those students who are employed or have commitments to make arrangements. The professional site PPE will be performed when indicated by the site. As a student you will be required to meet their requirement(s.)

2. If you receive financial aid or need to plan for expenses do not hesitate to do this NOW. There is always the chance you will be required to travel to the PPE site which will require a lodging expense, etc.

3. Background Checks are a requirement of the HIT PPE, please contact your local law enforcement office to complete this requirement. Please ask for one required for nursing. It requires fingerprinting and is good for seven years. If you have a current background check, please provide the program director with a copy for you file.

TRANSPORTATION AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES  

Costs for meals, parking fees, transportation and lodging, etc. to and from the College and the practicum agency shall be the student’s responsibility.  

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE / ATTIRE  

INTRODUCTION  

The primary purpose for required student’s professional appearance/dress code attire is to promote and enhance a professional image at the student level.  The student admitted to the HIT program is required to conform to this college approved student dress code in cooperating off-campus agencies during planned observations and practicum experiences.   

Cooperating off-campus agencies do require specific professional attire and behavior.  While engaged in the practicum experience, the student’s behavior is expected to be professional in manner.   

A student whose appearance and/or behavior is/are unacceptable will be asked to leave the off-campus site and report to the program director prior to returning to the off-campus agency.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: APPEARANCE  

Personal hygiene is an important factor in the daily life of each person, including the student/professional worker.  The following guidelines are brought to your attention to assist you in your professional appearance.   

Hair The student’s hair must be clean and neatly styled becoming to a student/professional. Facial hair must be well groomed, e.g. beard and/or mustache. 

Personal Nails are to be groomed, and appropriate for the work environment. 

Hygiene Make up must be appropriate for the work environment.  Heavy scents such as perfume, cologne, or after-shave are not acceptable.  Gum chewing/eating while engaged in the practicum is NOT deemed professional or permitted.  

GENERAL GUIDELINES: ATTIRE  

In addition to conforming to the following general student attire guidelines, the student will also be made aware of specific, required program dress code policies required by their Practicum agency in writing by the program director prior to reporting for off-campus experience(s).   

Name Pin: A name pin is required and is to be worn on the left side of the chest.  This pin must be worn at all times when attending the practicum agency. The date/time for acquiring this item will be provided.

At no time during the student’s planned/scheduled college educational experiences is the word STUDENT on the name pin to be covered.   

FYI---Scrubs are NOT professional attire for an HIM professional.  

REGISTERED HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN (R.H.I.T.) EXAM  

A student qualifies to sit for the RHIT examination upon successful completion of an accredited Health Information Technology Program.  Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements to take the RHIT examination: 

Associate degree from an accredited health information technology (HIT) program.  

[A degree from a foreign HIT associate degree program with which AHIMA has an agreement of reciprocity.  Currently, Canada and Australia have such an agreement.   

The RHIT examination consists of information covered throughout the two-year program in the following areas: 

Healthcare Data and Information  

Information Technology and Systems 

Management and Supervision 

Healthcare Environment  

Candidates for the RHIT Examination are required to pass the entire examination in one attempt.  If a candidate is successful, a Registered Health Information Technician credential will be issued and the graduate is permitted to use the initials (RHIT) following his/her name.  If a candidate for the credentialing examination is not successful on the first attempt, the entire examination may be repeated at the cost of the student.  

At the start of the final semester (spring) of study, the student will purchase the AHIMA;s RHIT Exam Review book from the WVNCC bookstore at a course requirement for HIT 263. This book is purchased as a package which includes the cost of the exam. This must be purchased through the bookstore—there is NO option. The package cost is at a saving to the student. The program director will be provided the names of the students purchasing this required textbook/exam fee package. As a graduate of a program in the state of West Virginia, the state requires the graduate to take an exam to demonstrate competency in every program/discipline. The RHIT exam has been identified to fulfill this state requirement. The RHIT exam application will be completed during the first session of HIT 263. RHIT Graduate candidates are eligible to apply for and sit for the RHIT prior to graduation during their final semester of study. If you intend to take the RHIT exam prior to or very near graduation in May—please be aware there is a four month eligibility window to schedule and sit for the exam. Therefore, applications/documents must be submitted for consideration between February through March.

Once these items are approved by the AHIMA, the student will receive a STATUS letter from the AHIMA via email. Upon passing the exam prior to graduation, the earned credential will be held by the AHIMA until proof of successful graduation. The cost of the exam is approximately

$229 for AHIMA Members and $299 for nonmembers. (Subject to change by AHIMA).  This current fee can be found on http://ahima.org. Please refer AHIMA.org for specific certification examination information. 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY  

Academic dishonesty usually refers to forms of cheating and plagiarism which result in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise (all forms of work submitted for credit or hours) or receiving credit for work which is not their own.   

Student academic dishonesty can harm the integrity of the academic community and impair the quality of the health care system. Integrity, quality of practice, and personal life-long commitment are expected values of the professional health information technician.  These values are reflected in the AHIMA Code of Ethics.  

 PLAGIARISM / CHEATING 

 WVNCC defines plagiarism as the following:   "includes using someone else's ideas without identifying that person in an appropriate citation in required assignments.  Also includes using someone else's words without placing them within quotation marks and/or identifying that person in an appropriate citation in required student assignments".   An example would include copying or paraphrasing another student’s work.  If you are unsure about what this constitutes please check with the instructor. WVNCC defines cheating as the following:  "includes such things as receiving test answers from or giving answers to another student, submitting another student's work as one's own work... stealing tests or test items from faculty files or duplicating offices, etc..." 

(WVNCC College Catalog, p. 67-)  

Cheating on exams can include looking at another student’s answer sheet, using notes during an exam, having another person take the exam, or exchanging information with another while taking the exam—this includes those courses via distance education. 

Dishonesty in any form will NOT be tolerated.  Potential consequences for plagiarism and/or cheating are outlined in the WVNCC student handbook.  It is the students' responsibility to read and be aware of these policies.  Any student engaged in academic dishonesty is at risk for immediate dismissal from the health information technology program.  

ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS  

Student Health Records    

Student Health Records are to be completed prior to the beginning of the fall semester of each year.  Heath Records are to be returned to Cindy Ritchie, Administrative Secretary, Division of Health Sciences, Office 325, Education Center, Wheeling Campus.  Once the record is reviewed, it is maintained in the student’s permanent file in the Program Director’s Office.  Students are responsible to see the health record is completed annually (therefore—make a note of this somewhere you will be certain to see it.)   Annual Health Record forms are available from the Health Sciences Division Office.  Failure to have the completed Health Record on file will result in non-participation in the professional practical experience (PPE,) and you will be informed to withdraw from the course. This will set you back one full year. HIT Faculty will not police these requirements they are your responsibility as an HIT student.  Please check your physical form for completeness prior to turning them in.   

Any changes in the student's health status during the course of the academic year MUST be updated on the health form.  Any changes should be submitted in writing to Korene Silvestri, Health Information Technology Program Director.  

CPR Certification  

Health science students MUST have a current CPR card, course C, Healthcare Provider. Cost is approximately $25.00. This is a PPE site requirement. CPR cards must be renewed annually. Please submit a copy of your card to the Program Director.  Faculty will verify your current CPR card.  

HIT Faculty will not police these requirements they are your responsibility as an HIT student.  

Health Insurance  

Students are responsible for any expenses incurred if injured in any instructional setting, i.e., the classroom, campus lab, and/or practicum setting.  Students are encouraged to carry health insurance.  

E-Mail Requirements  

Students are REQUIRED to use their WVNCC e-mail account.  No personal e-mails will be used.    

Weather Related Absences  

If, during the PPE rotation period, classes at the college are canceled due to inclement weather (snow, cold, flood, etc.), the student must decide if he/she will attend the Practicum rotation.  Again, due to the brevity of the rotation period, students should attend if possible.  

Meals  

During all Practicum rotations, students may eat in cafeteria at the assigned hospital (at regular cost) or bring own meal.  

ASSOCIATIONS  

Students in WVNCC's Health Information Technology Program MUST become a student members of the AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (AHIMA) and are encouraged to become a student member of the one of the following organizations:  

WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (or) 

OHIO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (or) 

PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION  

WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION  

These professional organizations will provide students with an opportunity to share in the development of the health information technology profession.  See the Health Information Technology Program Director for details and applications. 

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA   

Health Information Management professionals are the  

Key Protectors of Health Care Information.   

As a Health Information Technology student, you are an important part of the health care profession.  There are ethical standards and a code of behavior, which governs the HIT profession and confidentiality.  

There is a natural curiosity for what we see in the health care record and a great desire to discuss it with others.  We must be very careful not to discuss the details of our classroom or practicum experiences when they involve health record data.  Health (medical) records are NOT to be discussed in public, in shopping centers, elevators, or even at home.  Something that appears innocent to us may be quite distressing to an outsider who happens to overhear a conversation.    

There is nothing innocent contained in a patient’s record.   You may very innocently begin discussing an interesting chart with another individual and all too frequently, you find you are talking to the next-door neighbor or a distant relative!  So remember, records are the foundation of the health care facility and here is where diagnosis and other personal facts concerning patients must stay.  Again, we stress the importance of NOT TALKING ABOUT YOUR CO-WORKERS, PPR ACTIVITIES, OR YOUR PEERS.   

You will be REQUIRED to sign a Confidentiality Agreement prior to Professional Practice Experience (PPE). Each PPE site may require of the student to attend their HIPAA/Confidentiality education. This will be according to the PPE sites calendar. As a student

you will have to make arrangements to complete this PPE site requirement.   BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA INFRACTION IS GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM. Please notify your instructor if you have not been asked to sign a Confidentiality Agreement with your assigned site.  

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WRITTEN COURSE ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS 

RELATIVE TO ALL H.I.T. COURSES  

The following criteria are required for ALL H.I.T. course written assignments:   .  

Grades for all written assignments will be based on the following elements: 

1. Following directions for completion

2. Content

3. Spelling 

4. Sentence structure 

5. Grammar 

6. Punctuation 

7. Adherence to the minimum number of pages required (Do not cut yourself short - five pages is five full pages or more, not four and three quarter pages).  

Automatic grade reductions:  (One letter grade for each infraction) will occur specifically for an infraction of #1, 2, 3, or 7 above.  

 

Areas of concern: Use of the word "THAT" points will be deducted for use of this word if used in weekly assignments and if used in typed reports or papers. While this may seem trite-- in the professional world—it sticks out. We need to work to know when and where it is appropriate.

Spelling out numbers less than 10 

Do not use contractions - spell the complete words  

Consideration may be given for severe illness (family or personal) or death (immediate family) when related to short term assignments - documentation of support may be required.  You must meet with the instructor or program director for due date of material, failure to do so or failure to complete the assignment on the identified date will result in failure of the course. 

Incompletes are not awarded unless in extreme circumstances (program administration will determine.)

Students will be advised of the due date for all assignments.......All assignments are due on time!  Any assignment not submitted on time, does not have to be accepted by the instructor. Grade reductions will result for submission of late assignments-if the assignment does indeed result in a score. Assignments not completed will result in course failure.   

Traditional course assessments are to be taken during the scheduled times—If missed, they MUST be taken before the next scheduled class session.  Please check with the instructor for when they will be available to administer the missed assessment. When not taken before the next class session, the student will automatically fail the assessment. 

Pay close attention to the assessment schedule for Distant Education courses, once these close they will NOT be reopened. Please see course syllabi for specifics.

Should you be unable to attend class/lab, you are required to complete any/all assignments associated with the session prior to the next scheduled session.  In the electronic world of today---submit the assignment due via an attachment through email. Please indicate in the subject line what you are submitting. We will not chase your work down, but we will assign a grade. It is suggested you contact a fellow classmate, as well as the instructor to insure what you missed is obtained.  

DO NOT come to the next class or lab session unprepared, you will be expected to be where your fellow classmates are.  Your assignments will be due, just as theirs are.

Student input regarding the HIT courses is very important.  The faculty and administration of the program encourage the active participation of students.  Students wishing to reinforce the positive or identify possible problems are to do so in writing.  Be sure to include the semester and year of your submission.  These can be given to the HIT faculty.  When identifying problem areas please provide possible solutions—this is a component in preparing you for your future.  As the student, you are in a position to identify issues not obvious to the instructor.  

WVCC Class Cancellation

Occasionally there is a need, due to weather or an emergency situation, to delay, dismiss or cancel classes.  When this occurs it is important that everyone understands the process and definition of each.

Definition:

Delay-Classes will begin at xx time.  Any class with a start time prior to the announced time is canceled; any class with a start time at the announced time or after is held at the scheduled time.

Dismiss-Classes are dismissed as of xx time.  Any class in session is to dismiss as soon as possible and any classes scheduled for the remainder of the day are canceled.

Cancel-All classes are canceled

If all day classes are canceled-classes with a starting time up to 4:59 pm are canceled.

If all evening classes are canceled-classes with a starting time of 5:00 pm or after are canceled.

In the event that the College is open and classes are canceled, employees will be notified by e-mail of the class cancellations.  This does not pertain to individual class cancellations. 

Student Activity Events:

If classes are canceled, all student activity events will also be canceled and possibly rescheduled.  In the event a student activity is scheduled on a Saturday evening or Sunday, the College will use any methods available at the time to notify students or attendees if the event must be canceled, including the Web site and the WVNCC text alert system.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy  

West Virginia Northern Community College is morally and legally committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination with respect to race, sexual orientation, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status and national origin for all employees, students, prospective students and applicants for employment.  West Virginia Northern Community College neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group or organization having such discriminatory policies or practices.  

This policy extends to all West Virginia Northern Community College activities related to the management of its educational, employment, financial, business and other affairs.  It applies to all personnel management practice including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoff and termination.  West Virginia Northern Community College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere that is free of discrimination and harassment in any form.  

West Virginia Northern Community College will continue to take affirmative action measures to ensure the entry of qualified minorities, women, veterans and the disabled as defined by law into the faculty, staff and student bodies.  

In education, equal opportunity on a merit basis is fundamental to equality in all other forms of human behavior; therefore, commitment to this goal is required of every College employee. 

Any infractions of this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate and defined by College policy.  Such infractions should be reported to the Human Resources Office, B & O Building, Wheeling Campus, 304-214-8901. 

 Inquiries concerning this policy should be directed to:  

President’s Office 

West Virginia Northern Community College 

1704 Market Street

Wheeling, WV 26003 

304-233-5900,  304-214-8925