Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act

The Student-Right-to-Know and section 485 of the Higher Education Act 1965, as amended, requires each institution receiving student aid assistance to prepare and distribute an annual report which sets forth its policies on crime prevention issues and gives statistics on a number of specific crimes. In addition to publishing crime statistics, the act requires the Institute to provide timely warnings to the campus community of certain crimes reported to the MGH Police or local law enforcement which may be considered a threat to other students and employees. Students, faculty, and staff are provided via the intranet with a review of Institute security policies. Campus Crime and Security Survey data can be viewed by the general public at this website: http://ope.ed.gov/security. Statistics are provided by MGH Police, Security and outside services.

The information has been developed collaboratively by staffs of the Institute, MGH Police, Security and Outside Services and Partners Healthcare System Office of General Counsel. The “Institute’s Annual Security Report” covers information on the Charlestown Navy Yard and the Institute campus. The Institute is located within the Charlestown Navy Yard campus. Specific information unique to the Institute is also provided within this packet. We are all committed to providing a safe learning and work environment and information on available resources for students and employees should the need arise. If you have any questions or comments about the information provided, please contact any of the following: Office of Student Affairs, Operations Manager, Human Resources or the Security Officer on duty in the lobby of the Catherine Filene Shouse Building.

Daily Crime Log

In keeping with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, MGH Police and Security maintains a daily crime log that records criminal incidents by the date reported. The log includes the nature of the crime, date and time the crime occurred, general location of the crime and the disposition of the complaint, if known. The log can be viewed at the following location during normal business hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.:

Massachusetts General Hospital

MGH Police, Security and Outside Services

WAC 2 – Room 232

55 Fruit Street

Boston, MA

Additional Information

Employees and students of the Institute have access to the resources available through the Partners Healthcare System Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Please visit their website for more detailed information about the services offered.

Escort Service

Escort service is available to Building 199 (parking garage) or Building 149 for students leaving the Institute at night. The MGH Police, Security and Outside Services of the Charlestown Navy Yard will respond to a request for an escort called into the lobby desk 617-726-0528. However, there may be a time delay due to the ability of the Police and Security Officer to respond immediately. Please call in advance. Escort services are not provided to North Station, MGH Main Campus or outside the Charlestown Navy Yard.

Personal Emergency Notification

Persons needing to contact students in an emergency should call the MGH Security Officer at (617) 726-0528

Student Identification Badge

Students attending class onsite must obtain a photo identification badge that must be worn at all times when on MGH and Institute premises. Badges are issued at the Office of Police and Security on the first floor of Building 149 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The identification badge also serves as your building access key and a disaster pass in case of public emergency. The ID badge is required for admittance to the Catherine Filene Shouse Building.

Fire Drill Procedures

When the fire alarm sounds, all occupants must leave the building. Use stairwells where applicable. There will be a fire marshal posted by each stairwell to give instructions. A signal will sound when it is safe to return to the building.

http://www.mghihp.edu/about-us/operations/fire-safety-and-drills/default.aspx

I.C.A.R.E. - Institute Crisis Awareness and Response to Emergencies

The I.C.A.R.E campaign encompasses planning and training to facilitate calm, quick and thorough responses should an emergency arise and promotes personal responsibility in emergency and crisis situations.

Emergency Preparedness Plan

The Emergency Preparedness Planning Team has developed a comprehensive Emergency Plan that will enable the Institute community to react effectively and quickly in the event of an emergency. Information about the Institute’s emergency plans can be found online at:

http://www.mghihp.edu/about-us/operations/emergency-preparedness/default.aspx.

A.L.E.R.T (Awareness Lets Everyone Reduce Theft)

The MGH Institute of Health Professions Community and tenants of the Shouse Building participate in the A.L.E.R.T. Program - "Partners in Prevention", a program through the MGH Police and Security Department. The A.L.E.R.T. Program identifies vulnerable items or areas that are susceptible to theft. Stickers are placed on all items or doors found unattended or unsecured as a reminder to lock up and secure items of value. Unattended items of value will be removed for safety and held by MGH Police and Security, in the lobby, until retrieved by the owner. Please read the sticker for specific information.

Inclement Weather Closings

In the event of inclement weather (or other event) that necessitates the Institute close or cancel classes, announcements will be distributed through the emergency notification system and posted on the following Boston stations:

For 24/7 recorded information, call the Institute’s “School Closing Information Line” at (617) 724-8484.