Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Student and Faculty Orientation

Welcome to Mississippi Baptist Medical Center’s (MBMC) Student Webpage. We are excited to be a part of your professional journey. Our educational opportunities are designed to nurture the next generation of health care professionals and give them the tools and support they need to explore future health care career options. We hope your experience with us will enhance your education and growth as a health care provider.

Additional supportive nursing programs at MBMC include externships, internships, and Clinical Nurse Residency for new graduates. Please contact our Nursing Clinical Development Department for more information regarding any of these nursing programs. (educationcenter@bmhcc.org)

Mission Statement

In keeping with the three-fold ministry of Christ — Healing, Preaching and Teaching — Baptist Memorial Health Care is committed to providing quality health care.

Vision Statement

To create an expert system of care in the Mid-South where love abounds so that God can do the impossible.

Values

Compassionate care and service
Teamwork and trust
Innovation and excellence
Respect for the individual and the value of diversity

While completing clinicals at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center you serve as a representative of our team. As a representative, you are expected to adhere to the Baptist CARES principles of service.

C – Continuous improvement of results
A – Alignment and accountability
R – Respect for every person
E – Empathy and compassion
S – Service above self

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

Certain laws and regulations require that practitioners and health plans maintain the privacy of health information. One of the fundamental principles is that access to patient information is limited by the "need to know" rule, which is defined as those individuals that are directly associated with the patient's care. Baptist takes HIPAA regulations very seriously. This law impacts students in the following ways:

Patient records may not be photocopied or printed from a computer terminal for personal use (i.e. writing care plans or other papers).
Students must not release any patient information independently.
Any request for patient information should be directed to your preceptor or nurse assigned to your patient.
You cannot talk about your patients to anyone other than those who "need to know."
Violations of HIPAA may result in termination of the student experience.

A signed HIPAA statement of confidentiality is required of all students before any clinical experiences. This form should be printed, signed, and kept at your respective school by the instructors.

Additional Steps to Protect a Patient's Privacy

Knock before entering a patient's room.
Close room doors when discussing treatments and administering procedures.
AVOID discussions about patients in public areas such as the cafeteria lines, halls and elevators.
Safeguard medical records by not leaving the record unattended in an area where the public can view or access the record.
If you have logged into a computer system to view or enter data into the medical record, make sure you log off once you are finished.

Professional Image

Goal

To create and present a professional image that helps our patients, members and customers feel safe, confident, and comfortable when they interact with any Baptist employee or student.

Personal Identification

While on campus your school’s name badge must be worn in a visible location on the upper torso at all times.

Personal Appearance

Employees/Instructors/Students are expected to practice personal hygiene such as being neatly groomed and free of body odor or strong perfume/cologne that might interfere with those who are ill or allergic to such odors or fragrances. Hairstyles are to be conservative, clean, and neat, and should not inadvertently make contact with patients or customers. NO artificial nails or extenders are allowed. Natural fingernails are to be clean, conservative, and no more than ¼ inch in length. Tattoos should not be visible. Cover tattoos with clothing or a bandage.

Jewelry

Visible body piercing is not permitted except for piercing of the ears. Earrings must be conservative and limited to two per ear. Men may not wear earrings on campus.

Clothing/Uniforms

Professional dress is required if you are on campus for any reason associated with your clinical experience (education, clinical assignment, etc.). Your school uniform is required dress, but if the occasion arises for professional attire, it is important to note that MBMC does not recognize denim as professional dress.

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices are not allowed in patient care areas or where the public can see you. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of earbuds, cellphones, tablets, and headphones.

Student, Faculty and Staff Roles and Responsibilities

It is imperative to have open and clear communication between the staff, students, and faculty. There is a chain of command for each unit. The typical chain of command begins with the nurse assigned to the patient. If there is still cause for concern regarding a patient, family, or staff member, then the charge nurse needs to be notified. If there is still cause for concern, the Nurse Manager is notified if available. If the Nurse Manager is not available, each area has an assigned Clinical Director. The Chief Nursing Officer, Brenda Howie, is the next level in the chain of command. If you have any questions regarding the chain of command, please contact Hospital Administration at 601-968-5130.

Staff retain responsibility for patient care, recognizing that students will not replace Baptist staff or give service to patients apart from their educational level. Staff will initiate frequent communication with students/faculty regarding the care for the assigned patient(s).

Students/Faculty

Will adhere to general rules, polices and regulations of Baptist.
Work in collaboration with staff members who retain responsibility for the patient.
Keep staff informed of a patient's status and immediately inform the patient care provider of significant changes in a patient's condition.
Students will respectfully support the patient's rights and will inform the nurse immediately whenever a patient requests the student not to participate in their care.
Students must inform the assigned nurse when leaving the unit on a break.
Students will give a verbal summary of their care to the assigned nurse before leaving the unit.
Students will work within their level of education and skill, seeking direction and validation from the staff or his/her instructor. If the student is not able to competently perform the skills assigned, he/she must inform the nurse. Seek guidance as needed to perform skills.
Students/Faculty will utilize the materials and/or orientations provided to become knowledgeable of facility guidelines and ask questions when clarification or more information is needed.
Illness or Injury while on campus: Baptist Health Systems will provide immediate first aid for work related injuries or illnesses such as needle sticks to students. The cost of immediate first aid will be billed to the student's insurance carrier, but the student shall assume the responsibility for payment for such charges.

Nursing Instructors:
Please see the Instructor Resources link for onboarding paperwork.

Nursing Students:
Please see the Locations Information link.

All other disciplines:
Please reach out to your respective departments for additional orientation information and to arrange clinical opportunities.

For Shadowing Experiences, please click the following link to begin your journey.
Job Shadowing Opportunities – Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | Career Development

For MSN and other advanced Nursing degrees, please click the following link to begin your journey.
Gradnurse Application | Baptist Memorial Health Care

Thank you, and we look forward to collaborating with you!