CMMS, the “Comparative Medicine Management System,” is a new computerized business management system that includes (1) on-line animal ordering and “up to the minute” invoice access via UNMC’s Research Support System (RSS); (2) electronic barcode census; (3) on-line Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP) enrollment via RSS and (4) OHSP training via Blackboard. A key component of CMMS is the link between cost center and/or WBS numbers and active Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols.
UNMC Today will provide weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your research program. Today’s message — How do I enroll in the Occupational Health and Safety Program for Personnel with Animal Contact (OHSP)? How can principal investigators or other designated individuals assign personnel to take the OHSP On-line Blackboard Training Course?
Questions:
1. Who is required to participate in the Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP)?
2. What are the enrollment requirements?
3. How do I complete the Confidential On-line Health History Questionnaire?
4. How can Principal Investigators or other designated individuals assign personnel to take the OHSP On-line Blackboard Training Course?
Answers:
1. All personnel who have contact with animals, their organs, tissues or fluids and/or their housing areas must enroll into the program.
2. Enrollment consists of 1) completing the Confidential On-line Health History Questionnaire, and 2) completing the OHSP on-line blackboard training course.
3. The Confidential On-line Health History Questionnaire is found at info.unmc.edu; select Research Support System (RSS); enter Lotus Notes ID and password; select “Form” under Comparative Medicine pull-down menu; complete and submit form.
4. Go to info.unmc.edu; select Research Support System (RSS); enter Lotus Notes ID and password; select “Training” under Comparative Medicine pull-down menu; enter name of trainee in “Search Entire Database” box; click search; check the select box next to trainee’s name in the lower box; click submit. Personnel also can be enrolled into the course by calling Comparative Medicine at 559-4034.
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