Resident and Fellow Policy ManualWork Hours:The Office for Graduate Medical Education surveys residents about their working hours periodically. The survey is confidential since it is part of the Strong Memorial Hospital Quality Improvement system. Residents are expected to complete the survey accurately; their personal information will not be available to anyone although summary information will be used by the GME Office, the residency program directors and the hospital to monitor compliance with the work hours policy, the laws of New York State and the ACGME duty hours requirements. New York State has contracted with Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) to make unannounced visits to monitor the work hour rules. During IPRO’s approximate two week visit per year, the 5-member team interviews residents and fellows and also reviews OR and birth logs as well as pertinent medical records. |
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