Department of Orthopaedics: Policy on Approval of Policies and Procedures

Unit Policy

Title

Department of Orthopaedics: Policy on Approval of Policies and Procedures

Introduction

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to define the process for approval of policies and procedures.

Scope

policy applies to all personnel in the Department of Orthopaedics.

Policy

Policy Statement

All department policies and procedures must be approved by the Department Chair before coming into effect. Department Policies and Procedures must be developed in accordance with all superseding school, campus, and university policies and in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina.

To develop a new policy, the policy must be originated through the Associate Chair of Administration who will draft the language of the policy for review by the Chair.

The Chair may choose to distribute the policy for general comment or approval without review.

Once approved, the policy will be published and distributed to the personnel in the department, as defined in the scope section of the policy.

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Name: James O. Sanders, MD - Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery

Telephone: 919-966-9072

Email: james_sanders@med.unc.edu

Other Contacts

Name: Paul Marini, MHA, FACHE - Associate Chair of Administration

Telephone: 919-843-9382

Email: Paul_Marini@med.unc.edu