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Current Students Catalog General Standards of Behavior

General Standards of Behavior

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of the rights of others, as well as the property of other students and/or property owned or managed by Trinity Regional Health System and other community clinical educational settings and their employees. When a student’s behavior becomes a concern to College administration, faculty/staff members, or is observed by other students to be a threat or potential threat to self or others, the student will be contacted and the situation assessed. Standards that will be utilized in the evaluation of expected behavior and the determination of unprofessional behavior include the following:

• Existing federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances and regulations
• Trinity Regional Health System/Trinity Medical Center/Non-Trinity policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Trinity College policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Code for Nurses of the American Nurses’ Association 2001
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology Code of Ethics 2009
• American Association for Respiratory Care Professional Code of Conduct
• Nursing Critical Objectives Policy

Students are expected to recognize their professional responsibility to themselves, patients, families and other health care professionals. They are also expected to adhere to a code of conduct that is considered acceptable as a professional health care student. Students are advised to read the specific program sections for program standards.

Examples of expected behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Display professional behavior in College and health care environments.
• Practice within the legal and ethical limits of professional health care, recognizing the Standard Code of Ethics for the specific program of study.
• Conform to codes, regulations and policies governing employees and students in clinical settings.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Protect privacy of information.
• Know and utilize principles of safety.

Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conviction of any crime under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States: (i) which is a felony, (ii) which is a misdemeanor, and an essential element of which is dishonesty, or (iii) any crime that is directly related to the practice of the profession
• Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, degrade, or harm the public
• Disorderly conduct
• Plagiarism (use of another’s materials without crediting the source)
• Cheating (giving, receiving, or using unauthorized information)
• Theft (acquisition and/or possession of property belonging to another without authorized consent)
• Theft or abuse of electronic communication equipment or systems (including, but not limited to, computer hardware, software, and use of the internet, social media and electronic downloads)
• Vandalism (willful destruction or defacement of property)
• Alcohol and/or Other Drug Use (the purchase, possession, use or abuse, sale, distribution, or manufacture of illegal narcotics or the illegal use of alcohol, stimulants, or other chemical agents which might result in a student’s inability to practice health care)
• Unauthorized entry into property owned or supervised by Trinity Regional Health System
• Physical, mental, or emotional harassment directed toward any College student, employee, visitor, patient, family member, or member of the health care team
• Unauthorized use or possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons on College property or at functions sponsored or supervised by the College
• Failure to follow department or clinical rules and regulations
• Threatening others with physical or mental harm.
• Violating the social media policy, which includes cyberbullying/cyberstalking.
• Violating the Harassment Policy.

Minors on Campus Policy

Post-secondary enrollment students are under the supervision of their clinical supervisor, and may be in the clinical area, however if a student violates the College Standards of Behavior he/she will be subject to disciplinary action and may be withdrawn from the course.

Minors and authorized adults who do not meet the College Standards of Behavior will be asked to leave the College.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phone, pagers, and all electronic devices are not to be used in the classroom or clinical setting. In clinical all these items should be kept in the designated area, with all sounds turned off. In the classroom these items should be kept in your book bag or purse, with all sounds turned off. In an emergency a caller may use the College’s number 309-779-7700 and office staff will contact the student through the clinical/course faculty member. Use of these clinical devices during classroom time or clinical rotations will be considered a violation of the student code as it relates to “disruptive behavior.” Specific institutional policies apply in clinical and field rotations.

Testing

Name Badges

Student name badges are distributed through the Student Services Department. The name badge is utilized for identification purposes as needed. The name badge is an official part of the College uniform. If a name badge is lost, Student Services must be notified and a replacement will be made available. Students will be assessed a fee for the replacement badge. Badges must be returned at the time of graduation or withdrawal from the College. Students will be assessed a $45.00 fee for badges that are not returned upon graduation or program withdrawal.

The student’s name badge must be worn during clinical assignments and at any time the student is on College or Trinity Regional Health System premises in the role of student (including in the classroom, the Health Sciences Library, College campus, Trinity facilities, Medical Center facilities or clinical assignments at other health care facilities). It should be affixed to the collar or lapel so that the name can be easily read. No additional pins or emblems are to be added to the name badge.

Dress Code

The purpose of dress codes is to provide guidelines for students so they may optimally reflect professional standards in their appearance. An acceptable level of personal hygiene, and a clean, neat and professional appearance is required in all clinical-related activities and College-related student roles. A general approach of moderation and good taste should serve as a basis for choices. Classroom attire can be comfortable and casual but should be appropriate at all times. Individual faculty members accept the responsibility for reasonable interpretation of this policy.

The following apply when students are in uniform attire and/or on most clinical units in the student role.

• While at clinical, individuals representing Trinity must maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene, be appropriately dressed and be properly groomed. No clothing or adornments may be worn during working hours and in work areas which could expose the employee, patients, visitors or co-workers to the risk of injury, discomfort or embarrassment. Because of the diversity of patients served, extremes of dress and appearance are not appropriate during work time.
• Trinity student identification badges will be provided to students, and must be worn at all times while on duty. The badge must be visible, non-defaced and worn above the waist. Non-Trinity issued buttons, patches or tags are not to be worn while on duty unless prior approval has been received from Trinity Human Resource Department.
• Proper body cleanliness and use of deodorant must be maintained. When makeup is worn, it should be used with discretion and good taste. The use of scents (perfume, cologne, or after-shave) is prohibited. Hands are to be clean and free of lesions. Nails must be clean, neat and trimmed to a conservative length (1/4” from the nail bed). Nail polish, if worn, must be clear, neat, and without chips and/or cracks. In some clinical situations (e.g., ICU and OR), nail polish may be forbidden. Artificial nails and nail enhancements are prohibited.
• Hair should be clean, neat, and appropriately colored and styled. During clinical activities, hair should be styled off the shoulders so that it does not swing and become a source of contamination through shedding of stray hair or dissemination of bacteria. Hair bows and clips (when used) should compliment the uniform. Male facial hair should be trimmed and groomed.
• Garments should fit properly and must be clean, pressed and free from missing buttons, torn hem lines, and ripped seams. Dress street clothing, which is worn during specific clinical experiences or under lab coats, is defined as non-casual clothing. Skirts, tops, and slacks worn in professional settings should not be cropped, frayed, or faded. Blue jeans and “sweat suits” are not allowed during clinical- related activities, including under lab coats. White or neutral hosiery/socks should be worn with the pant uniform. Shirts worn under uniform tops must be plain white. Uniform pants should be navy blue. A white, non-regulation maternity dress or pant uniform, identified with the College insignia, may be worn during pregnancy. College insignia is to be sewn 3/4 inches down from the left shoulder seam, and in non-faded condition. Shoes should be leather, all white, with clean shoe laces. No clogs, open-backed, or open-toed shoes may be worn.
• For hygiene, safety, and in keeping with a professional image, jewelry must be limited in clinical areas. Visible body piercing jewelry (e.g., nose, tongue, and eyebrow) other than earrings (no more than two per earlobe and do not drop below the lobe) is unacceptable in all clinical situations. Necklaces are discouraged when involved in direct patient care; however, a short, fine gold necklace is permitted in some settings. No other jewelry is allowed. In some clinical situations, all jewelry is prohibited. In most clinical settings, Medic Alert jewelry, a watch that displays seconds, and rings on no more than two fingers, including the wedding ring, are allowed.
• NO VISIBLE TATTOOS. Tattoos need to be covered during clinical hours.

 
To avoid confusion with on-duty personnel, students who are off clinical, but have occasion to be at the Medical Center or visiting patients, should not wear the College uniform, lab coat, or name badge.

Some course activities, as specified by the faculty, may require lab coats. Uniform lab coats with the name badges are worn over dress street clothing when the student’s presence is required on medical units for reasons other than giving direct client care.

Background Checks

The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) recommends background checks for nursing and health science students working in hospitals. A criminal background check revealing a conviction for certain crimes could result in a ban from participation in clinical rotations and progression in a student’s program.

Trinity College employs a third party service to conduct the required criminal background checks on all accepted students. Accepted students are required to complete the background check online process as defined in their acceptance letter. No student will be allowed in a clinical area without verification of a background check. NOTE: If a student is required to drop his/her program of study due to the results of this background check, all tuition and fee charges owed will be assessed as appropriate based on College policy.

Students will receive a copy of their criminal background information from this service. All costs associated with this service are the responsibility of the student. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the Director of Student Services and External Relations (Program Coordinator) of any offense that may occur after admission to the program. If a student’s enrollment is interrupted for any reason, a new background check must be completed before a student may return to the clinical setting.

Corrective Action

• Verbal discussion and assessment of the situation and behavior (with written documentation in confidential file)
• Written corrective plan of action
• Assessment of improvement
• Verbal and written notification of warning
• Withdrawal from course of study
• Dismissal from the College

The corrective action will depend upon the scope, seriousness, and/or repetitiveness of the violation. The number and sequence of corrective steps required may vary according to the seriousness of the offense.

Campus Violence Policy

Detailed Board Approved Policy

Introduction
The Safety and Security of the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences (“Trinity” and or “College”) campus and community are very important. Our students, employees, and visitors should be able to pursue their education, work, and other activities in a safe, non-threatening environment. To educate and empower all members of the College community, resources and procedures are in place to prevent, deter, and respond to concerns regarding acts of violence. Safety and prevention of violence is everyone’s responsibility. Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences complies with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which includes Campus Safety and Security (PL 110-315).

Violence Not Tolerated:
Trinity is committed to a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, and visitors. Conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person, or creates a reasonable fear that such a result will occur, including but not limited to: acts of violence, threats of violence, possession of weapon (s) on College-controlled property, without proper written authorization, threatening behavior, and/or reckless disregard for the health or safety of any person are not acceptable conduct at Trinity and will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy and/or the Code of Student Conduct will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment and/or dismissal form the College.

Responsibility:
The entire College community shares the responsibility for a safe and secure campus. Knowledge of violent acts or threats planned or carried out are to be reported to supervisors or other appropriate campus administrators immediately, In case of emergency, please call 911 and/or press one of the College’s panic alarms or blue lights for assistance.

Application:
This policy covers all persons:

• On College property
• At College-sponsored events
• Fulfilling duties of a College student off-campus (such as work in the clinical setting)
• Engaging in any action having direct impact on the College community.

Definitions:

Violence: Violence is the use of physical force or activity that causes harm, damage, or abuse of an individual or property. This includes physical force and/or activity which causes mental anguish.

Threat or Threatening Behavior: A threat is any statement or action, expressed or implied, that could cause a reasonable person to fear for the safety of him/herself, that of another person, and/or College property. Examples of threats include, but are not limited to words or actions which intimidate; harassment; stalking or following someone with the intent to harass, intimidate, harm, or cause other malicious activity; and the use of communication mediums to threaten such as telephone, fax, electronic or conventional mail.

Weapon:
Weapons are not permitted on College-controlled property except for purposes of law enforcement and as specially authorized for the purposes of instruction, research, or service and as approved in writing by the Chancellor.

Prohibited weapons include, but are not limited to any: (1) firearm, firearm ammunition, BB gun, pellet gun, paintball gun, tear gas gun, taser, or other dangerous or deadly device of similar type; (2) knife with a blade of at least 3 inches in length (except ordinary eating utensil), dagger, dirk, switchblade, knife, stiletto, ax, hatchet, or other deadly or dangerous weapon or instrument of similar type; (3) bludgeon, blackjack, slingshot, sandbag, sand club, metal knuckles, billy club, throwing star, nunchaku, or other dangerous or deadly weapon of similar type; (4) bomb, bombshell, grenade, firework, bottle or other container containing an explosive, toxic or noxious substance, unless under academic/classroom supervision, (other than an object containing a nonlethal noxious liquid, gas, or substance designed solely for personal defense possessed by a person 18 years of age or older); (5) souvenir weapon or other weapon that has been rendered permanently inoperative; and any weapons outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Armed Violence (720 ILCS 5/33 A-1, et seq.)

Reporting:
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors should address emergencies by calling 911 and if on medical center grounds, emergencies are reported by dialing “55” on medical center phones. A switchboard operator will recognize this as a priority call. The operator will notify security officers to report to needed area. The security officer(s) will notify local fire and/or police officers if needed.

Crimes can also be reported to the Director of Student Services and External Relations at 309-779-7720 or to the Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences at 309-779-7708.

The College has adopted procedures for responding to and addressing conduct that violates this policy and urges all students, employees, and visitors to be alert to the possibility of violence on campus. As part of the college community, all students, employees, and visitors are responsible for reporting violence they experience or witness.

Notification and Preparedness:
Trinity, as part of its annual communication on safety, will inform individuals of this plan and its related procedures and resources. The plan will be made available online and as part of the Annual Campus Crime and Security Report (www.trinity collegeqc.edu).
Notifications of the plan and testing will occur annually.

Confidentiality:
Confidentiality of complaints and parties will be preserved to the greatest extent possible, understanding that the College may have an obligation to take some action even if the complainant is reluctant to proceed. Parties and witnesses to a complaint are also expected to maintain confidentiality of the matter, understanding that they will often not have all the facts and they could impair the investigation by divulging information to persons outside of the investigatory process.

Non-Retaliation and False Claims:
The College prohibits retaliation against persons who in good faith report violations of policy or cooperate in an investigation. The College also prohibits the filing of knowingly false or misleading reports and providing knowingly false or misleading information in an investigation. Discipline or other action can result from either of these acts of violation of policy.

Campus Violence Prevention Committee:
A Campus Violence Prevention Committee was formed a standing committee to provide support, assistance, research, and policy review in regard to violence prevention on campus. The Team is chaired by the Director of Student Services and External Relations and shall include representatives from the Faculty/ Staff/Student and Threat Assessment Team, and other departments or units when deemed appropriate.

Mission:
As part of this plan, the Team shall be responsible for the following:

• Incorporate violence prevention strategies into related policies and/or procedures
• Encourage zero tolerance policy statements that reaffirm violence prevention strategies
• Integrate existing campus programs and policies that deal with associated issues (e.g. workplace violence, suicide prevention, anti-bullying, stigma reduction, sexual assault prevention)
• Evaluate physical facilities and grounds and make recommendations to improve safety and further the goal of violence prevention
• Implement the Campus Violence Prevention Plan throughout campus

On an annual basis the Team shall ensure that an exercise of the Campus Violence Prevention Plan is designed and implemented.

Strategies:
The Team shall develop strategies toward the prevention of violence on campus, which may include but not be limited to determining methods of communication and education of the College community with regard to violence prevention, safety measures and environmental security enhancement of College property.

Policies:
The Team operates under the policies of the College and its own internal procedures in order to fulfill its purpose.

Members:
Members of the Campus Violence Prevention Committee include, but are not limited to:

• Director of Student Services and External Relations
• Student Services Staff Member
• Faculty Member
• Student Member
• Security Officer

Resources:

Hospital Security:
Trinity Medical Center’s Campus Safety and Security Department is responsible for all enforcement of security matters for the College. Trinity Medical Center offers a comprehensive crime-prevention program, which has two major goals:

• To eliminate or minimize criminal opportunities whenever possible
• To encourage students, faculty administration, and staff to be responsible for their own safety and security.

Crimes can be reported to campus security by dialing Trinity Medical Center’s Switchboard at 779-5000 or “0” when on the Trinity Medical Center Campus. The Manager of Security can also be notified by dialing 779-2872, Rock Island Campus.

Environmental Health and Safety:
Trinity has developed a campus Emergency Management Plan that details how the campus community will respond to major emergencies in conjunction with local emergency response agencies and references the role that campus departments will have in supporting the overall emergency response. The following resources are in place to aid in campus emergencies.

Exterior Lighting:
Exterior lighting for parking lots and buildings are monitored by the security guards that report deficiencies to Trinity’s Facilities Services. Security guards patrol all building and parking facilities and inspect internally and externally. Students are encouraged to report any lighting or security concerns to the Student Services staff as soon as they occur.

Blue Light Station:
Located in the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences parking lot is a BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY STATION. This is a direct line to the Trinity Safety and Security department. This 9’ tall tower acts as a crime deterrent and serves as an emergency communication system. This tower is wheelchair accessible and has a highly visible push button on its faceplate. A single touch on the push button summons campus officers to the location and triggers the bright blue police-type strobe light on top of the phone, which brightly lights the surrounding area.

Emergency Alert System:
This alert system is used to notify the campus community of threats to physical safety in emergency situations (tornado, violence, hazardous material incident, college closure, severe weather, etc.). The Trinity Alert allows Trinity College administrators to send recorded or electronic emergency messages (Trinity Alerts) to Trinity College students, faculty and staff by cell phone, home phone, office phone, and e-mail (all at once) using contact information from the College Directory. The entire campus community can be notified simultaneously. In an emergency situation the College will, without delay, send out an announcement taking into account the content of the notification, and initiate the Trinity Alert System, unless the notification will, in the professional judgment of authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

Administration or a designated person will determine the severity and extent of the emergency and to whom the Alerts (via the Trinity Alert System) should be sent. Administration or the designated person will determine the content of the message and subsequently initiate the notification system (Trinity Alert System). The Director of Student Services and External Relations is the primary contact person for the Trinity Alert System.

If the emergency extends beyond the College and Trinity Medical Center Campus, a panic button (several of which are located throughout the campus) will be pushed and local police will respond to the incident. The local police will handle any expanding situation.

The Trinity Alert is built upon the Connect-ED System, developed specifically for schools, colleges, and universities by Blackboard Connect. Emergency Alerts will also be posted on the website.

It is imperative that the College has up-to-date contact information so you can be notified in an emergency situation. It is also recommended that a cell phone number is provided for emergency alert purposes. The mobile phone number will not be published.

Note:
Trinity Alert calls will come from 309-779-7700, the College main line. It is recommended that students program a unique and audible ring tone for calls coming from that number, especially if the mobile phone is usually on vibrate mode.

The Emergency Alert System will be tested at least once annually.

Panic Alarms:
Panic alarms have been placed in all classrooms and in other key areas, such as offices and restrooms. Students or staff who believe they are in danger may pull these alarms. This will set off an overhead sound system to alert all others in the building and at the same time will transmit an alarm to Per Mar security. They in turn, will notify the local police to respond as well as Trinity’s own security department.

If the panic alarm is heard throughout the building all classroom doors should be closed and locked, and the lights turned off unless in the affected area. Students, faculty and staff should stay away from windows and doors. Windows may be used for evacuation purposes if the situation warrants. If faculty and staff are in the impacted area, they need to seek safety in another part of the building or evacuate. When police officers and/ or campus security officers arrive, they will handle the emergent situation. Administration/faculty/and/or staff will work with security personnel to diffuse the situation in the safest and most efficient way possible.

See Policy:
TMC Code Silver – Active Violence
In the event of an individual on any Trinity Medical Center Campus who is using or displaying a weapon, T.R.H.S. will institute procedures to minimize the risk to our patients, visitors, and employees by evacuation, facility lockdown and/or “shelter in place” procedures and by containing the incident as much as possible.

Supporting Information:
“Shelter in Place” is a term used to seek shelter outside of public view; Faculty/Staff should remain calm and clear the hallway of students, visitors, faculty and staff, close all blinds, turn out all lights, silence all cell phones, and remain quiet.

Any faculty/staff/student who encounters or suspects a person brandishing or using a weapon on College property should:

• Call the Emergency Code Line by Dialing “55” (Inside Phone) or (309) 779-5000 from outside line or cell phone.
• Depress the nearest “Panic” Alarm

After ensuring that you are in a safe location; provide Hospital Operator with the following:

1. Location
2. Number of suspects
3. Type of weapon displayed or using i.e. gun, knife, etc.
4. Any casualties
5. Direction of Travel
6. Physical Description of the Suspect (Include Clothing Description)

The hospital operator will overhead page “Code Silver” three times followed by the location of the incident. (College will be noted as the Location)
Operator will immediately contact the Rock Island Police Department via 911 and provide as much information as possible.

The Trinity Alert system will be put into place at the College for all students and a College-wide email will be sent to all faculty/staff/students.

An all clear will not be given at the College until face-to-face contact is made with College Administration and local law enforcement/campus security. An all-clear will be sent via the Trinity Alert system and College-wide email.

Post-Event (as needed basis):

• Providing educational programs which promote awareness of sexual assault/abuse and target prevention of such acts.
• Informing students of available services both within the College and surrounding community and facilitating their decision-making in regards to recovery needs.
• Encouraging and assisting in the reporting of sexual assault/abuse to the appropriate law enforcement authority.
• Upon request, reviewing available options for modifying academic environments and implementing modifications if such modifications are reasonable available.
• Ensuring the confidentiality of an individual’s status as a survivor of sexual assault/abuse.

Critical Incident Response Team:
Trinity has a values-based commitment to creating an optimal learning environment for all College students. These values include providing a supportive environment of a small-college experience. This team is comprised of the Director of Student Services & External Relations, the Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Chancellor.

Purpose:

• To serve as a coordinating entity in responding to critical incidents affecting students.
• To assist local emergency agencies with their response to critical incidents affecting students.
• To assist students to return to normal following a critical incident.

Definition of a Critical Incident:
A critical incident is an adverse event that causes or has the potential to cause harm to an individual student, group of students, or the College and requires immediate response from Student Services.

Student Services has defined the critical incidents to which they respond to include:

• Death of a student (on or off campus)
• Fire/explosion or significant damage to property affecting students
• Communicable disease
• Life threatening injury or illness of a student
• Missing person (student)
• Sexual assault (student)
• Natural disaster affecting students

Trinity recognizes that the above list may not cover all situations that warrant intervention.

Mental Health

Counseling:
The Trinity Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides resources to faculty, staff, and students who are experiencing personal problems that can affect their ability to function optimally at the College or at home. To request information or an appointment with EAP call 800-383-7900. Participation in the EAP is strictly confidential.

Federal and State Laws and Regulations

The following Federal and State laws provide regulatory compliance with regard to issues of campus safety and violence at institutions of higher education.

• The Federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (Clery)
• Federal Safety and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
• Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
• Higher Education Act of 1998
• Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
• Uniform Crime Reporting (Both State and Federal)
• Federal and State Alcohol, Drug, and Weapon Laws
• Illinois Campus Security Act, Illinois Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008, Illinois Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 (Sex Offender)
• Illinois Education Sexual Assault Awareness Act
• Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities and Confidentiality Act.

Threat Management

The Campus Violence Prevention Committee and Threat Assessment Team are administrative groups formed to promote awareness and responsiveness across campus to avoid or address situations that may involve violence, threats, intimidation, or property damage. The chairs of the respective teams communicate with each other regularly and collaborate when there is an issue involving an individual not affiliated with the College and when a particular concern about a student, faculty, or staff member has implications for the campus community.

Threat Assessment Team:
Purpose: To identify, monitor, and when deemed necessary, recommend appropriate interventions for Trinity faculty and staff who display unhealthy, threatening and/or dangerous patterns of behavior. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Suggesting intent to harm self or others.
• Creating disruptions in the work environment.
• Intimidating other faculty, staff, and/or students.
• Stalking or following someone with the intent to harass, intimidate, harm, or cause other malicious activity, acting in frightening or threatening manner.

Team Membership:

• Chair of Student Affairs Committee (Faculty Member)
• Executive Cabinet Member (Director of Student Services and External Relations
• Student Member from Student Affairs Committee
• SGA Officer

Team Responsibilities:

• Due to the infrequencies of threats on campus, TAT shall meet as needed.
• Meetings shall be convened and facilitated by the Chair of Student Affairs or designee. TAT members shall share information and make decisions about next steps to be taken.

Procedure:

• The issue/concern is identified by or reported to a TAT member by email, phone or in person.
• TAT member contacts chair or his/her designee for appropriate investigation and follow up to get the most accurate and complete information.
• Chair or his/her designee assesses report to determine behaviors of concern.
• Chair or his/her designee initiates a meeting if necessary. Chair or his/her designee contacts and extends a meeting invitation to the supervisor or major area administrator depending on the circumstances.
• Point person is identified to monitor the situation.
• Point person provides regular updates to TAT chair or designee until the issue is resolved.
   

Approval and Revisions

This plan has been approved by the highest executive official at Trinity on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Trinity in accordance with the College’s approval and notification policies and procedures.

CRIME STATISTICS REPORTING
OFFENSE	ON-CAMPUS PROPERTY*			NON-CAMPUS PROPERTY**			PUBLIC PROPERTY***
YEAR	2009	2010	2011	2009	2010	2011	2009	2010	2011
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offenses, Forcible	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offenses, Non-Forcible	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Aggravated Assault	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arrest: Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, ETC.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Referrals: Weapons: Carrying, Possessing, ETC.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arrests: Drug Abuse Violations	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Referrals: Drug Abuse Violations	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arrests: Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Disciplinary Refferals: Liquor Law Violations	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

HATE CRIME STATISTICS REPORTING
OFFENSE	ON-CAMPUS PROPERTY*			NON-CAMPUS PROPERTY**			PUBLIC PROPERTY***
YEAR	2009	2010	2011	2009	2010	2011	2009	2010	2011
No Hate Crimes Reported	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Weather and Fire Safety Emergency Weather Closure

• Television stations:
  • WHBF Channel 4, digital 4-1
  • WKQC Channel 6, digital 6-1
  • WQAD Channel 8, digital 8-1
• Radio stations:
  • WOC AM 1420
  • WLLR FM 103.7
  • KCQQ FM 106.5
  • KMXG FM 96.1
  • KUUL FM 101.3

The announcement will also be posted on the College website. The announcement will be made after 5:45am. Upon cancellation, the College is cancelled for the entire day, including evening (PM) experiences. If the weather becomes severe during the daytime, evening (PM) experiences will be cancelled two hours prior to the experience.

Tornado/Severe Weather

The following information and procedures are to provide an effective plan of action in the event of a tornado alert or an actual tornado. The Chancellor, Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences or a delegated person shall decide when the plan is to be put into effect. The Trinity Alert system will be activated.

Vocabulary Terms:

Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watch:
A watch means weather conditions are right for the development of severe weather such as tornadoes or severe thunderstorms.

Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Warning:
A warning means a tornado or severe thunderstorm has been sighted or detected by radar and is posing a threat to people. When a warning issued for the geographic area, take immediate protective action. A Watch may or may not be in effect at the time of the warning.

Siren Signals:
A steady sound for three minutes means a tornado has been sighted or detected and a Warning is in effect.

Procedure:

• If the National Weather Service advises Trinity Medical Center of a Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watch the Switchboard operator will notify the College.
• If the National Weather Service reports the direct sighting of a tornado or a funnel cloud within a five-mile radius of the Medical Center, and/or the Siren Signal is activated, the following will occur:
  • Switchboard (when at clinical site):
    • The Switchboard will make the following announcement: “Attention All Medical Center Personnel: “Operation Weather Warning” and repeat three times”.
    • If a Tornado/Severe Weather Drill is being announced, the Switchboard operator will make the following announcement: “Attention All Medical Center Personnel: “Operation Weather Warning Drill” and repeat three times”.

• If at the College, the faculty, staff and students, should turn on all lights, close doors and blinds. All faculty/staff/students in building should move to the following safe locations: Executive Conference Room, Storage Room by Classroom 120, Men’s Bathroom, or Leininger Conference Room.

Fire Plan and Evacuation

Fire and evacuation routes are posted in each classroom, office areas, and hallways. Students need to become familiar with these routes and are provided information at orientation. If a fire is discovered, an individual should:

R	– Rescue any visitors/staff/others from immediate danger
A	– Alarm (Pull area alarm and call “55” to report location).
C	– Contain (Close all doors and windows throughout facility when alarm is sounded and never    break an automatic closure fire door unless evacuating).
E	– Extinguish (Attempt to control the fire using the proper extinguisher).

Smoke Free Policy