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Campus Security (816) 276-4411

Research Medical Center maintains and operates an organized and trained Safety and Security Department. Officers are available 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The Department provides a safe, secure, and helpful environment for patients, visitors, employees, students, and medical staff. All employees and students are personally responsible for their own compliance with policies and procedures relating to security matters, and are to report any unusual incidents or suspicious activity to the Safety and Security Department.

Student Right-to-Know and Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act

The University follows the mandates of the Campus Security Act of 1990 (now known as the Jeanne Clery Campus Security Act). This report includes statistics for the previous three (3) years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. Copies of this report can be obtained by contacting the College’s Student Services Specialist.

Security Precautions and Guidelines

  1. Stay in groups on campus as much as possible; request security escort if uncomfortable
  2. Always lock your doors and windows when you leave
  3. Don’t leave valuables unattended in common areas or vehicles
  4. Notify Security of any stranger or unaccompanied guests at the College
  5. Do not prop open any exterior doors
  6. Report thefts or security threats to Security as soon as they occur
  7. Do not leave valuables visible on your car seats or floor boards

Emergencies

The College has a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan that includes the College. The plan contains information about preparing for, responding to, and following up after crisis situations on campus.

The Kansas City metropolitan area uses the 911 emergency system. Students should call 911 for appropriate assistance from the Kansas City Police Department, Fire Department, or ambulance services. Calls to 911 should be followed immediately with a call to Research Security at (816) 276-4411. 

Illness, Injury or Exposure

If an illness, injury, or exposure to blood and/or body fluid occurs during an academic experience, the faculty or preceptor should be notified immediately. An incident report should be submitted according to the agency policy. In addition, the faculty of record should complete an RCoN Student Injury/Exposure report and submit to the Registrar’s Office.

Students will be referred to the Emergency Department if the situation requires immediate attention, or to their personal health care provider for treatment if needed. Students are responsible for expenses incurred. If a student defers treatment following an injury, it should be noted on the form.

Illness, Injury or Exposure

To assure adequate follow-up, nursing students sustaining an accidental percutaneous puncture, wound, and/or mucous membrane exposure to blood or body fluids shall comply with the following guidelines (immediate treatment must be carried out):

  1. Stop the current activity
  2. Thoroughly clean the wound with soap and water
  3. Flush mucous membranes with large amount of water
  4. Report the occurrence immediately to faculty or preceptor so that evaluation of risk and need for treatment can occur promptly

Exposure to Blood or Body Fluid

After exposure to blood or body fluids, the policy for that agency should be followed. The clinical instructor must be notified of the incident immediately or as soon as possible. An incident report should be completed according to the agency policy. The student should adhere to the clinical agency policy for students regarding treatment. If baseline and/or follow-up testing are required, students should contact their personal health care provider within 72 hours of the event. The Emergency Department should be used only when the source is known to be HIV positive or active Hepatitis B, as prophylaxis should begin within hours of exposure.

If the exposure occurs in a facility with no policy regarding exposures, the student should consult their personal health care provider within 72 hours of the event. If exposed to a known or suspected HIV or active Hepatitis B source patient, the student should be sent to the nearest Emergency Department immediately, as prophylaxis should begin within hours of exposure.

Inclement Weather

Decisions to cancel classes/clinicals due to inclement weather are communicated via College email, Learning Management System, and social media. The expectation is that students and faculty will use good judgment in determining whether they are able to safely travel to the College and/or their clinical site.

Title IX: Gender Discrimination & Sexual Harassment

The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and the College is required by Title IX and PART 106 of title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This requirement not to discriminate in the education program or activity extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and PART 106 to the College should be made to the Title IX Coordinator below, to the Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education or both. The College’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to file or report a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the College will respond can be at found at Title IX.

Any member of the College community should report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in person, by mail, by telephone or by electronic mail to:

Nikki Flagler, Student Services Specialist/ Title IX Coordinator
2525 East Meyer Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64132

A person may file a complaint of sex discrimination with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights regarding and alleged violation of Title IX by visiting the website, and/or by calling (800) 421-3481.

Smoking

Research College of Nursing and Research Medical Center are smoke-free campuses. Tobacco, marijuana, and e-cigarettes are prohibited on all property. Violation of this policy is subject to the Student Conduct Process.

Weapons

Possession of weapons, firearms, or explosives on the College premises, including parking lots and garages, or at a College event is strictly prohibited. Students who possess an active state license to carry a concealed firearm or fulfill the requirements under state law to carry a concealed firearm may properly store a legal weapon in their own vehicle on the College premises, including parking lots and garages, or at a College event. Students at a clinical site must follow all facility policies. Violation of this policy is subject to the Student Conduct Process.