Institutional Handbook of Operating Procedures (IHOP) The policies in this section have been vetted through the review and approval process in accordance with The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston’s Institutional Handbook of Operating Procedures (IHOP), established under the guidelines of The University of Texas System, Board of Regent’s Rules. Table of Contents Official Governance General Administrative Employee Related Fiscal Related Faculty Related Compliance Related Student Policies Health, Safety and Security

About IHOP Description of the IHOP Process Committee Members Process Diagram Policy Guidelines Policy Definitions Policy Template Request for Policy Review Violation of Policy Paragraph Understanding the CMS

Non-IHOP Policies, Procedures and Practice Standards The following policies and procedures describe policies, practice standards and operations for various UTMB Departments and areas of operation. • Healthcare Epidemiology Policies