Policies

Student Health and Safety Management Policy

Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF)

Effective Date: August 15, 2026

1. Scope and Core Commitment

Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) is committed to providing a safe, clean, and secure learning environment for all fellows, instructors, and volunteers. This policy covers all digital learning safety guidelines and sets strict physical mandates for our localized clinical lab weekend intensives, field practicums, and training hubs.

2. Clinical Lab and Weekend Intensive Safety Regulations

Because our 4-Tier Emergency Medical Curriculum requires hands-on training with clinical skills (including venipuncture, IV lines, and EKG placement), the following physical safety rules are strictly enforced at all RPLF training sites:

Universal Precautions: All fellows must follow OSHA and CDC universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens. Wear nitrile gloves, safety eyewear, and protective face shields during all invasive skill simulations.

Sharps and Biohazard Management: Dispose of all used needles, IV catheters, and lancets immediately in labeled, puncture-resistant biohazard sharps containers. No recapping of needles is permitted under any circumstances.

Supervision Ratios: To ensure student safety, a qualified Almoner, Clinical Instructor, or Site Supervisor must maintain a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 6:1 during live physical skill check-offs.

Peer-to-Peer Practice Controls: Students may perform invasive clinical techniques (such as IV cannulation) only after an instructor has verified the student’s technique on anatomical training models. A certified clinical instructor must directly monitor all peer-to-peer invasive practices.

3. Incident Reporting and First Aid

Every RPLF physical training site must maintain an operational First Aid and Trauma kit capable of handling minor injuries. 

Needlestick Protocol: If an accidental needlestick or exposure to bodily fluids occurs, the site supervisor will immediately execute our emergency wash-and-flush protocol and direct the affected person to the nearest urgent care or emergency room for medical evaluation.

Mandatory Documentation: Document every physical injury, safety near-miss, or exposure incident using the RPLF Incident Report Form within 24 hours of occurrence and send it to compliance@renewedpurposefellowship.org.

4. Facilities, Fire Safety, and Local Compliance

RPLF utilizes rented or hosted facilities for weekend intensives. Before any student cohort arrives, the local Almoner must audit the location to verify:

Emergency Exits: All exit pathways must be unlocked, unblocked, and clearly marked with lit exit signs.

Fire Suppression: Operational fire extinguishers must be accessible within 50 feet of the teaching and clinical lab areas.

Local Health Permits: The facility must meet all municipal building codes, clean water access mandates, and hygiene regulations.

5. Continuous Safety Training

All faculty, site supervisors, and Almoners must hold active, valid professional medical credentials (e.g., EMT, Paramedic, RN, or MD/DO) and complete an annual RPLF Safety and Liability Orientation before supervising student cohorts.

 Liability Insurance Requirements

SECTION X: LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.1 The Requirement

Cohort students executing mandatory localized field service hours and progressive clinical medical labs (ranging from Tier-1 basic life support up to advanced trauma triage) are strictly required to maintain active liability coverage. This coverage serves to protect both the individual fellows and the fellowship from operational liability during all phases of community engagement, clinical training, and localized fieldwork. 

1.2 The Coverage Framework

Because training modules are integrated directly into the cohort structure, liability parameters must map precisely to the operational frameworks where advanced skills are deployed. Coverage must account for the following three operational pillars: 

Immediate Crisis Resuscitation: Alignment with localized emergency immunity frameworks during emergent, first-response incidents. 

Clinical Supervision & Employability: Coverage operating under the direct protocols and oversight of licensed medical directors. 

Disaster Relief Infrastructure: Coordinated deployment within networks established by civil society organizations, local faith-based entities, or statutory emergency management agencies. 

1.3 Insurance Provider Recommendations by Country of Origin

For global working professionals and localized cohorts, liability insurance must be secured through reputable providers that can underwrite clinical, volunteer, or professional indemnity risks in the participant’s country of origin. 

Important Notice: The providers listed below are recommended options based on institutional alignment; however, Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. does not endorse, sponsor, or assume liability for any specific insurance carrier or policy tier the participant selects. 

Country / Region of Origin 

Recommended Insurance Providers & Channels 

United States

Non-profit or professional liability channels such as ProLiability (by Mercer), Lockton Affinity, or tailored volunteer/religious organization policies via major commercial entities.

South Africa

Medical malpractice and specialized professional indemnity insurers like Aon South Africa, PPS (Professional Provident Society), or MacRobert Attorneys (MedMal division) to cover clinical and community fieldwork.

Global Markets

Specialized international volunteer or NGO liability underwriters (e.g., Clements Worldwide or Gallagher Specialty) that offer cross-border clinical and medical training coverage.

1.4 Mandatory Legal Notices & Disclaimers

A. General Global Disclaimer (Non-Endorsement & Independent Contractor Status)

The listing of any insurance carrier, broker, underwriter, or policy channel within this document does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, or formal approval by Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF). RPLF provides these names solely as educational and informational references for participants navigating localized clinical compliance. 

Participants act as independent contractors and assume sole legal, financial, and regulatory responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, funding, and maintaining their respective insurance policies. RPLF explicitly disclaims any and all liability arising out of the performance, non-performance, insolvency, or scope limitations of any insurance carrier or policy tier selected by a participant. 

B. United States Jurisdictional Legal Notice

Good Samaritan Frameworks: While RPLF's curriculum covers crisis resuscitation, statutory Good Samaritan protections vary significantly by state jurisdiction. State-level immunity laws generally protect voluntary, uncompensated first aid rendered in good faith, but may not fully shield participants engaging in structured, cohort-mandated clinical labs or fieldwork. Participants must ensure their private professional liability policy explicitly covers educational field placement hours. 

Professional Indemnity: For procedures beyond basic life support (including advanced trauma triage), coverage must meet the specific medical malpractice and scope-of-practice thresholds mandated by the State Medical Board where the clinical hours are performed. 

C. South Africa Jurisdictional Legal Notice

HPCSA Compliance: All medical labs and field service hours executed within the Republic of South Africa must strictly align with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) scopes of practice and ethical guidelines. 

Medical Malpractice & Indemnity: In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) No. 68 of 2008 and the National Health Act No. 61 of 2003, fellows are legally obligated to ensure that their selected professional indemnity provider (e.g., Aon SA, PPS, or MedMal defense counsel) explicitly covers clinical training, student/volunteer field protocols, and vicarious liability exposure under a designated medical director. General public liability insurance is insufficient for advanced clinical labs. 

1.5 The Service Verification Document

To ensure that a fellow’s local off-hours, marketplace engagement, or weekend community care hours are formally validated and mapped to their active insurance framework, RPLF utilizes a specific verification instrument. This instrument must be co-signed by the designated site supervisor or licensed medical director to verify that the hours executed fell entirely within the approved scope of the participant’s verified training and insurance protocols. 

FELLOW ACKNOWLEDGMENT & SIGN-OFF

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with the Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) Liability Insurance Requirements. 

I explicitly verify that I understand RPLF recommends but does not endorse any specific provider, and that maintaining valid, jurisdictionally compliant liability coverage is my sole legal and financial responsibility. 

Participant Print Name: ___________________________

Participant Signature: ____________________________

Date: ________________________

Cohort Track: __________________ 

Download: Liability Insurance Requirements

Student Complaints and Grievance Policy

Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF)

Effective Date: August 15, 2026

1. Purpose and Philosophy

Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) values transparency, fairness, and mutual respect. We understand that challenges or disagreements regarding academic marks, clinical competency decisions, or administrative actions may happen. This policy provides a clear, step-by-step path for fellows to air grievances and appeal decisions, ensuring all concerns are resolved fairly and quickly.

2. Informal Resolution (Step 1)

We encourage fellows to resolve minor issues directly and informally whenever possible:

Academic or Clinical Disputes: The fellow should first schedule a digital meeting or discussion with the specific Instructor or local Almoner who issued the decision.

Timeline: This informal contact must happen within 14 calendar days of the event or grade publication. Most minor issues can be resolved at this stage through open communication.

3. Formal Grievance Filing (Step 2)

If an informal discussion does not resolve the issue, or if the complaint is serious (such as allegations of harassment, discrimination, or unfair clinical evaluation), the fellow may submit a formal complaint:

How to File: Submit a written statement to grievance@renewedpurposefellowship.org using the RPLF Student Grievance Form.

Required Details: The written submission must include the student’s name, date of the incident, a clear description of the issue, any supporting evidence (like emails or syllabus clips), and the specific resolution the student is seeking.

Timeline: File formal grievances within 30 calendar days of the initial issue or after the informal resolution step fails.

4. Administrative Investigation and Decision (Step 3)

Once a formal grievance is received, RPLF leadership takes the following steps to ensure a fair review:

Acknowledgment: The administration will send the student a written receipt within 3 business days of receiving the grievance form.

Investigation: The RPLF Executive Review Committee will look into the matter. This includes interviewing the involved parties and reviewing academic, clinical, or communication records.

The Decision: The Committee will issue a final written decision to the student within 21 calendar days of receiving the form. This report will detail the findings and any corrective actions taken.

5. Non-Retaliation Guard

RPLF strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against a fellow who files a complaint in good faith. A student’s enrollment status, academic grading, and clinical placement will not be negatively affected simply because they used this grievance process.

6. External Appeals

If a fellow completes the internal RPLF grievance process and believes the institution did not follow its published policies, they may escalate their complaint to our international accrediting body, the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities (ASIC), via their official portal at www.asic.org.uk.

RENEWED PURPOSE LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP INC.

OFFICIAL ACADEMIC POLICY DIRECTIVE: CREDIT PORTABILITY & ARTICULATION

POLICY REF: RPLF-AP-2026-V1

1. PROGRAMMATIC FOOTPRINT OVERVIEW

The Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) Integrative Health and Instructional Analytics Certificate is structured as a comprehensive 42-week dual-tier curriculum yielding exactly forty-nine (49) Semester Hours (SH) of undergraduate-level academic credit crosswalked across verified registries ([ST] StraighterLine, [SU] Saylor University, [CLA/CLI] Clinical Leadership Alliance/Institute, and [RPLF] Residency Foundations). 

2. INTEGRATION INTO A 120-SH BACHELOR’S DEGREE FRAMEWORK

All 49 SH earned within this certificate program are structurally viable and engineered to apply directly toward a standard 120-SH Baccalaureate degree without creating redundant or unmappable course completions:

   A. NATURAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES CORE (14 SH): Courses RBIH 502 (General Chemistry I with Lab), RBIH 602 (Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab), and RBIH 515 (Biostatistics & Population Health) satisfy hard-science core prerequisites and foundational STEM requirements within health, nursing, or pre-med degree pathways.

    B. TECHNICAL & ANALYTICS MAJOR CONCENTRATION (12 SH): Courses RBIH 500, 505, 600, and 605 map directly into technical electives, organizational leadership cores, or health informatics major requirements.

    C. THEOLOGICAL & FIELD RESIDENCY ELECTIVES (23 SH): Courses RBIH 510, 610 (Theology Blocks), and RBIH 590, 690 (70-hour and 130-hour Credit-Bearing Practicums) articulate cleanly into the designated "Free Elective" or "General Elective" credit buckets. Because accredited Bachelor’s degrees allocate between 30 to 40 SH for unrestricted electives, these courses fill that space with high-utility leadership metrics rather than superfluous coursework.

3. ARTICULATION INSIDE A 36-SH MASTER’S DEGREE FRAMEWORK

Graduate degree frameworks strictly mandate a minimum of 36 SH of dedicated graduate-level (5000/6000 or above) coursework. While undergraduate-level certificate credits cannot mathematically reduce the required 36 graduate semester hours, this 49-SH footprint provides profound acceleration mechanics:

    A. ELIMINATION OF ADMISSIONS DEFICIENCIES: Fulfills the exhaustive science, mathematics, and introductory clinical nutrition prerequisites demanded by competitive graduate tracks, such as the Bastyr University Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.

    B. ADVANCED STANDING AND CONTENT WAIVERS: Institutional registrars may issue course waivers for introductory graduate units based on documented proficiencies achieved in the advanced analytics and healthcare architecture blocks. This allows students to skip baseline modules and immediately pivot to high-level clinical residency or graduate research.

   C. ACCELERATED DUAL-TRACK FRAMEWORKS: Under authorized institutional articulation agreements, top-tier certificate modules may be cross-listed to fulfill final undergraduate requirements while concurrently satisfying graduate-level preparatory benchmarks.

4. INSTITUTIONAL DISCLAIMER & GRADE STANDARDS

Transfer credit validation is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution. To ensure successful credit portability, students must maintain a minimum grade of "C" (2.00 GPA) or higher in all basic science and analytics coursework. Theological tracks (RBIH 510/610) are specifically optimized for the RPLF Fellowship Mandate and primarily transfer as free general humanities or elective units.

STUDENT HANDBOOK & MOODLE POLICY STATEMENT

Section 4.2: Field Deployment Readiness Vector (FDRV) & Security Clearance

The Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) operates under a historic Reformed theological baseline that demands functional integrity and absolute safety in public ministry. To bridge the gap between online theory and physical deployment, all fellows must achieve a verified Field Deployment Readiness Vector (FGC/FDRV) status before unlocking advanced practical blocks or setting up local church vital screening desks.

The Pass-Through Framework: RPLF operates an entirely tuition-free model. To preserve this standard, the vetting process utilizes a direct, pass-through verification architecture. The standard $35 processing fee goes entirely to our external security clearinghouse provider to run multi-jurisdictional Level 2 identity, criminal, and healthcare exclusion (OIG/LEIE) screenings. RPLF receives $0.00 in commission from this safety protocol.

Active Public Vetting Waiver Clause: RPLF highly values those who have served or are actively serving in highly trusted public sectors. Fellows who possess an active, verifiable public or institutional background clearance are 100% exempt from the pass-through vetting fee. To activate this waiver, students must upload formal documentation verifying an active or honorably retired clearance from any of the following recognized bodies:

Military & Civil Service: Active duty personnel, reservists, or retired military veterans (e.g., US Armed Forces, SANDF), and federal/state government employees holding public trust clearances.

Disaster Relief Organizations: Active, credentialed disaster response personnel or chaplains with the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, or recognized non-governmental organization (NGO) crisis bodies.

Regulated Maritime/Global Services: Personnel holding active, internationally vetted employment clearances for commercial cruise lines or merchant maritime operations.

Note: Approved waiver candidates will bypass the digital verification gateway and instantly advance to practical field placement tracking.

RENEWED PURPOSE LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP INC.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

Article I: Purpose

The purpose of this conflict of interest policy is to protect the tax-exempt interest of Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer, director, or regent of the organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy supplements, but does not replace, applicable state and federal laws governing conflicts of interest for nonprofit and charitable organizations. 

Article II: Definitions

1. Interested Person: Any director, principal officer, regent, or member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person. 

2. Financial Interest: A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family: 

   • An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which RPLF has a transaction or arrangement, 

   • A compensation arrangement with RPLF or with any entity or individual with which RPLF has a transaction or arrangement, or 

   • A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which RPLF is negotiating a transaction or arrangement. 

Article III: Procedures

1. Duty to Disclose: In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board-delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. 

2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists: After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. 

3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest: 

   • An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. 

   • The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. 

   • After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether RPLF can, with reasonable efforts, obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. 

   • If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in RPLF’s best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with that determination, it shall decide whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. 

RENEWED PURPOSE LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP INC.

WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION POLICY

1. Purpose

Renewed Purpose Leadership Fellowship Inc. (RPLF) requires its regents, officers, clergy, volunteers, and students to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As representatives of the organization, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 

2. Reporting Responsibility

All regents, officers, employees, and volunteers must comply with this policy and report violations or suspected violations of legal or ethical standards in accordance with this Whistleblower Policy. 

3. No Retaliation

No regent, officer, volunteer, or student who in good faith reports a violation of legal or ethical standards shall suffer harassment, retaliation, or adverse professional or academic consequence. An officer or director who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment or removal from corporate and ministerial office. This Whistleblower Policy encourages and enables individuals to raise serious concerns within RPLF before seeking resolution outside the organization. 

4. Reporting Violations

RPLF encourages individuals to share questions, concerns, suggestions, or complaints with someone who can address them properly. In many cases, the Executive Moderator or a regional Regent is best positioned to address an area of concern. However, if an individual is not comfortable speaking with that person or is not satisfied with the resolution, they are encouraged to speak directly with any member of the Board of Directors. 

5. Compliance Officer

The designated Compliance Officer of RPLF is responsible for investigating and resolving all reported complaints and allegations concerning violations of the code. The Compliance Officer will, at their discretion, advise the Executive Moderator and/or the Board of Directors. The Compliance Officer has direct access to the Board of Directors and must report at least annually on compliance activity. 

6. Accounting and Auditing Matters

The Board of Directors shall be notified immediately of any concerns or complaints regarding corporate accounting practices, internal fiscal controls, or auditing matters. The Compliance Officer shall work directly with the Board's financial committee until the matter is completely resolved.