X.F.4. Clinical and Educational Work Hours Exceptions

In rare circumstances, after handing off all other responsibilities, a House Officer, on their own initiative, may elect to remain or return to the clinical site in the following circumstances: to continue to provide care to a single severely ill or unstable patient; humanistic attention to the needs of a patient or family; or to attend unique educational events. These additional hours of care or education will be counted toward the 80-hour weekly limit.