Clinical Safety Concerns Protocol

Definitions-

Clinical safety concerns are defined by MTSA as:

1. Reported behavior which puts a patient at risk for adverse events or poor outcomes
2. Submission of a yellow card by a clinical instructor or facility
   • Yellow cards indicate behaviors which may cause elevated and unnecessary risk
3. Submission of a red card by a clinical instructor or facility
   • Red cards indicate behaviors which do cause elevated and unnecessary risk

Protocol-

1. Clinical safety concerns may be reported through Typhon, email, or other means of communication.
2. The recipient of a clinical safety concern should ensure it is documented promptly. Also, the recipient should ensure notification of the Assistant Program Administrator, Clinical Education and the advisor for the student.
3. All information will remain confidential and only be shared in accordance with FERPA regulations.