Security Information

Safety and Security at Mount Carmel West (MCW) provides security services for the College. Students who notice any unusual activities in the College buildings or campus area should promptly dial 5-5333 from any campus telephone or report the information to the Marian Hall receptionist (234-5800) who will contact Security.

Security officers are available to escort students to and from their vehicles parked on campus. Students are encouraged to use this service when returning to or walking on campus after dark. Security can be reached by dialing the MCW operator (dial 0, on campus) or by contacting the Marian Hall Receptionist who will contact Security.

General Safety Precautions

1. Assume responsibility for your personal safety and the security of your belongings by taking simple, common sense precautions.
2. Keep purses/billfolds and other valuables with you or stored in a campus locker.
3. Although the campus is well-lit, do not walk alone in the campus area after dark.
4. Report any potential fire hazards or broken equipment to the Director of Student Life or the Safety and Security Department at 5-5792 (non-emergency) or 5-5333 (emergency).
5. Report any unusual circumstances in the College buildings to the Marian Hall receptionist (5-5800) or the Safety and Security Office at 5-5792 (non-emergency) or 5-5333 (emergency).

Annual Security Report

Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) prepares an annual report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the MCCN campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other matters.

The full text of this report is available on the College website, www.mccn.edu, and clicking on →About the College → Compliance → Annual Campus Security Report.

A hard copy of the report is available by contacting the Office of the President, Marian Hall, Rm. 165.

Communications Alert System

Students may self-register for the Mount Carmel College of Nursing Communications Alert System for alerts and information in times of crisis, disaster, and weather situations. Students must use an MCCN computer to register for the Communications Alert System. To register, go to http://mccnalert.mccn.com and follow the prompts. Be sure to do the self-test that is part of the self-registration process to confirm that registration has taken place.

Alert system messages are text only and can be sent to cell phones, pagers, personal computers, or other electronic message devices. There is no limit to the number of devices that can be registered.

In order to be contacted, you must register and check the box agreeing to assume any charges for alert system messages. Once registered, you must update any changes to listed devices, such as new phone numbers. If you have questions about the alert system, please contact College Relations at 614-234-1372 or rhutchinson-bell@mccn.edu.

Medical Emergency in The College

1. In case of an emergency – accident or security – when there is no coverage at the Marian Hall front desk: dial 9-911 to report (first), dial 3 to report (second)
2. In case of emergency (accident or security) when there is coverage at the front desk: notify Marian Hall receptionist (5-5800) who will dial 9-911 to report (first) and dial 3 to report (second).

Fire Alarm – Code Red

Fire alarm pages are announced as “Code Red.” All Mount Carmel West fire alarm pages are announced over the paging system. Students are not required to respond to the Mount Carmel West fire pages unless specifically requested to do so.

Fire Pages in the College Buildings

Fire drill or suspected fire in the College is announced through the paging system as “Code Red, College of Nursing.” The fire alarm will sound and warning lights will blink. All College community personnel are to exit the building. The ruling to always exit the building is a decision made by the Columbus Fire Department.

Evacuation routes are posted in each classroom as well as in other prominent places throughout the College. Students should take time to review them and be familiar with the various evacuation routes.

Reporting a Fire

If a fire is discovered in the College, follow this procedure:

1. Activate the building alarm by breaking the glass or pulling the handle on the wall fire alarm break station.
2. Use the nearest in-house (campus) phone to dial 3. Report the exact location of the fire, type of fire, and your name.
3. Close windows and doors in the immediate area to confine the fire.
4. If you are not in danger, do the following:
   disconnect electrical equipment in the immediate area, if able; and
   use a fire extinguisher to fight the fire.
5. Turn on overhead lights so the firefighters can find their way through any smoke.
6. Report the exact location of the fire to the Marian Hall receptionist as you leave the building.
7. Evacuate the building.
8. DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF.

Evacuation Procedure

When the page indicates a fire drill or suspected fire in the College, students must leave the building immediately. Prior to leaving the building, follow these guidelines:

1. Turn the light on in the room you are leaving.
2. Close the door of the room you are leaving.
3. Knock on the doors on either side of you to alert others.
4. Exit the building via the nearest fire exit. Do not use elevators.
5. Exit outside to the parking lot across from the College and wait until instructed to return to the building. Do not wait on the front steps of the College.
6. In the event of inclement weather AND
   
   • the page indicates a fire in Marian Hall only, go to the CLE lobby and wait until instructed to return to Marian Hall; or
   • the page indicates a fire in the CLE only, go to the Marian Hall Gym and wait until instructed to return to the CLE.

Students may return to the building when a Security Officer indicates that the building is safe. Students should not return to the building until authorized to do so.

Severe Weather – Code Gray

If threatening weather includes the possibility of a tornado, the Mount Carmel West operator will announce through the College paging system a “Code Gray, Tornado Watch” or a “Code Gray, Tornado Warning.” These announcements are made in conjunction with the National Weather Service.

Tornado Watch

A “Tornado Watch” means that weather conditions are right for a tornado to develop in the area. There is no specific response for students during a tornado watch, except to be on the alert for an announcement of worsening weather conditions.

Tornado Warning: Option One

If a funnel cloud is sighted within Franklin County, the operator will announce a “Tornado Warning Option One.” All students are required to report to the Recreation Room on the lower level of Marian Hall and remain there until an “all clear” announcement is made.

Tornado Warning Option Two

A “Tornado Warning Option Two” announcement means that a funnel cloud has been sighted in the immediate vicinity. All students are required to report to the Recreation Room on the lower level of Marian Hall and to remain there until an “all clear” announcement is made.

Bomb Threat – Code Black

“Code Black” indicates a bomb threat has been received or a suspicious package has been found at Mount Carmel West Hospital or MCCN campus. It is very important that the recipient of the bomb threat logs the communication (possibly a telephone call) e.g., the caller’s characteristics, time of the call, any other pertinent information, and then immediately contact Mount Carmel West Security (5-5333 or dial 3).

There is no specific response for students in the College of Nursing other than reporting any suspicious looking boxes or hardware. College of Nursing staff will secure all doors and conduct a controlled search of adjacent areas.

Weapon or Hostage Threat – Code Silver

“Code Silver” indicates someone is threatening with a weapon or holding another person against their will. If a student observes an emergency of this nature in the College, he/she should report the situation (dial 3 or inform the Marian Hall receptionist), describing the incident and location. When “Code Silver” is paged, all personnel should stay away from the area in question.

Disaster Alert – Code Yellow

To ensure readiness in the event of a major accident in the community, Mount Carmel West has a detailed plan to respond to a disaster. Mount Carmel West operators will announce “Disaster Alert” when there is a condition that requires extra personnel to help in an emergency. A disaster may be an accident, major internal mishap, or a major community disaster.

When a “Disaster Alert” is called, all available Mount Carmel West personnel may be asked to report to the hospital cafeteria, which will function as a center to dispatch personnel to areas needing help. Students may also be asked to report, if needed.

Emergency Paging Codes