SCPE Security & Personal Safety

In conjunction with the School of Physician Assistant Studies, Lipscomb University is dedicated to the security and personal safety of all PA students in all locations where instruction occurs. As such, the program has defined standards and reporting procedures for clinical year students.

All clinical sites are initially evaluated for security and personal safety concerns via initial application and subsequent updates every three years thereafter. Additionally, the program evaluates security and personal safety on an ongoing basis at the beginning of each SCPE with the Site Safety Survey and again at the completion of each rotation via the Student Evaluation of Site and Preceptor.

Security or Personal Safety

In the unfortunate circumstance where a Lipscomb PA student has concern for or is otherwise involved in an incident relating to security or personal safety, the student should follow the procedures outlined herein:

1. If possible, remove yourself from the situation to a safe and secure location.

2. If warranted, contact the local authorities (Call 911). 

3. Immediately report the incident to the supervising preceptor and follow the facility-established protocol for incidents.

4. Immediately notify the School of Physician Assistant Studies via phone:

   • Program Director: 615.966.7247

   • Director of Clinical Director: 615.966.7199

   • Director of Student Affairs: 615.966.7150

5. Record and submit an Incident in CORE ELMS to alert the Director of Clinical Education within 24 hours of the occurrence.

Injury or Issue of Liability

In the event that the incident involves an injury or issue of liability, the student should follow the procedures documented below:

1. In the case of an injury, contact emergency medical services or report to your nearest healthcare facility for evaluation and treatment as warranted. 

2. Immediately report the incident to the supervising preceptor and follow the facility-established protocol applicable to the incident type. 

3. Record and submit an Incident in CORE ELMS to alert the Director of Clinical Education within 24 hours of the occurrence. 

4. If the incident involves an injury related to exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, please refer to the Infectious & Environmental Hazards for further procedures. The student will be required to upload an Exposure Report Form when recording the incident in CORE ELMS.