Certification

Policy Update: Professional Certification Funding Available Upon Hire

Benefit-eligible RNs may now apply for professional certification funding or reimbursement upon hire. Program details and eligibility requirements are outlined in the Professional Certification for Nursing policy in PolicyTech. The Nursing Professional Certification application is available through PolicyTech and the Nursing Intranet.

What you need to Know

To keep your credentials current and ensure everything is up to date in our system, you will need to upload your RN degree and any national specialty certifications. This helps us maintain accurate records and ensures you are recognized for all your hard work!

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If you run into any issues or have questions, check out the PDF below for a step-by-step walkthrough. You can also email any questions to UVACHCoNE@uvahealth.org. Thanks for taking the time to get it done!

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Edited by: Brea Hamilton (qyc9ez) Updated: June 2, 2026

UVA Health IT Web Hosting
& CMS Platform

Terms of Use

Provided by UVA Health IT Application Development
Effective Date: July 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the UVA Health Web Hosting and Content Management System (CMS) Platform (the "Platform"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use, as well as all applicable UVA Health and University of Virginia policies, guidelines, and procedures.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

Use of the Platform is limited to:

UVA Health faculty, staff, and approved affiliates
University of Virginia faculty and staff
Users with an approved account provisioned by UVA Health IT Application Development or University of Virginia ITS

3. Permitted Use

The Platform is provided to support official UVA Health and University of Virginia websites, including:

Departmental or division sites
Clinical service line sites
Research group or center sites
Educational program sites
Other approved web properties

Permitted uses include:

Creating, editing, and publishing approved site content
Managing pages and assets through the CMS
Collaborating with authorized site editors and administrators

4. User Responsibilities

By using the Platform, you agree to:

Comply with UVA Health and University of Virginia policies, including Web Governance, Branding, Accessibility, Security, and Privacy guidelines
Maintain accurate and up-to-date site content
Use only approved themes, templates, modules, and plugins
Complete required training as directed
Comply with digital accessibility standards defined by the University of Virginia Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Promptly report any suspected security incidents or misuse
Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
Participate in reviews and testing for platform upgrades when required

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Platform to:

Store or publish unapproved Protected Health Information (PHI)
Violate any applicable law, regulation, or institutional policy
Post defamatory, obscene, offensive, or inappropriate content
Distribute malware, malicious code, or spam
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other sites or systems
Interfere with or disrupt platform operations or security
Use themes or templates that do not adhere to UVA Health Brand Guidelines or University of Virginia Brand Guidelines
Override brand-approved template styling
Override existing scripting functionality provided by the platform

6. Content Ownership and Responsibility

Content you publish remains the property of UVA Health or the University of Virginia.
You are responsible for ensuring your site content is accurate, professional, compliant with applicable guidelines, and does not infringe on third-party rights.
UVA Health IT Application Development reserves the right to review, edit, remove, or restrict content that violates these Terms or institutional policies.

7. Privacy and Security

The Platform is subject to UVA Health and University of Virginia privacy, data security, and HIPAA policies.
Do not store, process, or display PHI on public-facing sites without approved security measures and prior authorization.
UVA Health IT Application Development will implement security measures, including access controls, patching, and vulnerability scanning. Users must cooperate with security requirements and reviews.

8. Platform Availability and Maintenance

UVA Health IT Application Development strives to provide reliable service but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
Scheduled maintenance and emergency updates may occur. Users will receive advance notice when feasible.
UVA Health IT Application Development reserves the right to modify or discontinue services with appropriate notice.

9. Account Management

User accounts are for individual use only. Sharing credentials is prohibited.
UVA Health IT Application Development may suspend or terminate accounts for misuse, security risks, or violation of these Terms.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Platform is provided ��as is�� and ��as available,�� without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

UVA Health IT Application Development does not guarantee that the Platform will be error-free or uninterrupted.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, UVA Health, the University of Virginia, and their officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Platform.

12. Changes to Terms

UVA Health IT Application Development reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted or communicated to users. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Termination

UVA Health IT Application Development may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at its sole discretion for:

Violation of these Terms
Security risks
Discontinuation of the service
Other reasons as determined by institutional policy

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and applicable University of Virginia and UVA Health policies and procedures.

15. Contact Information

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UVA Health IT Service Desk Portal

By using the UVA Health Web Hosting & CMS Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.

I acknowledge that:

I have read and understand the UVA Health Web Hosting & CMS Platform Terms of Use.
I agree to comply with all policies, guidelines, and procedures described.
I understand my responsibilities for content accuracy, security, and digital accessibility compliance.
I agree to use only approved templates, themes, modules, and plugins as required.
I will maintain the confidentiality of my account credentials.
I understand that violation of these Terms may result in suspension or termination of access.