Safety and Security

The Institute utilizes resources and services from Partners Healthcare and Massachusetts General Hospital to support our academic and work environment. We utilize the resources and services of the MGH Police, Security and Outside Services to promote a safe learning and work environment for students and employees.

The Institute is located in a large metropolitan area. It is important to protect personal possessions and be aware of safety issues in an urban setting. The MGH Police, Security and Outside Services employs a well-trained security force to safeguard employees, patients, students, visitors, and property.  For medical and security emergencies, call MGH Police and Security at 617-726-5400.  All non-security related issues should contact on-site security at 617-726-0528.   Report all safety or security incidents to MGH Office of Police and Security for investigation.

Through this partnership the Institute develops and disseminates information and reports on safety, sensitive crimes and drug free campus and workplace resources. Through this process, the Institute complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.

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 “Police, Security and Outside Services”  covers information on the entire Massachusetts General Hospital and Charlestown Navy Yard campuses. 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.

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 Office of Student Affairs at (617) 726-3140 during regular business hours. After hours, you may call the MGH Security Officer at (617) 726-0528, who is on duty while the Catherine Filene Shouse Building is open.

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.