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TRAVEL DUTY OF CARE Traveling in a changing world
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DUTY OF CARE Our obligation to all stake holders traveling internationally to provide assistance, information and resources, to the best of our ability, in order to mitigate the risk of foreseeable injury and respond appropriately when incidents do occur.
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INSTITUTION’S CULTURE Legal Philosophical
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12% 24% By: PULSE- 2017 64%
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DUTY OF CARE Can shift back and forth depending on historical influencers. Legal Philosophical
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WHO FALLS UNDER YOUR DUTY OF CARE? Faculty Staff Students
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TOOLS TO PROVIDE DUTY OF CARE TRAVEL REGISTRY HIGH RISK TRAVEL PROCESS
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE 24/7 NUMBER PRE-DEPARTURE TRAINING DUTY OF CARE CAMPUS PARTNERS
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TRAVEL REGISTRY Have a database to collect pertinent information:
Emergency contact(s) Flight information Contact information to be used while abroad Terms and conditions
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HIGH-RISK TRAVEL PROCESS
Review the Department of State Website (travel.state.gov) to view current list of countries that are categorized as high risk Register with Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Create a list of activities that your university or organization will consider high risk Scuba diving, shark cage diving, etc. Form a committee that can provide different perspectives and expertise Risk Management, General Counsel, Health Services, etc. Waiver or release document if travelers are approved to participate in high risk travel iHASP Bureau of Diplomatic Security
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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE
Travel insurance vs. International health insurance Coverage limits Per traveler Benefits of international health insurance Medical Mental Evacuation Reimbursement for out of pocket medical expenses
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24/7 CONTACT INFORMATION Students’ emergency contact information while abroad How do you collect it? Institutional Emergency Contact Information Who monitors the communications? Emergency Contacts: 24/7 Phone Number Emergency Social Media Terra Dotta / Application Software How do you distribute the contact information to the students?
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PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATION
Faculty/Staff Training for Study Abroad Programs What type of training do you offer your faculty/staff? Contingency Training Scenarios and Case Studies Emergency Manuals Is pre-departure training mandatory for faculty directors? Pre-Departure Orientations for Students Health and Safety Information – CDC, Department of State, etc. University Policies, Code of Conduct, Program Policies Title IX and University Resources Practical Tips – packing, money matters, etc.
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CAMPUS PARTNERS Legal Counsel Risk Management Emergency Management
Pre-Departure Documents Contracts and Agreements Risk Management Emergency Management Health Services Medical Clearance for Study Abroad Immunizations
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Susy Gomez Preston Drane Andres Galizia
Associate Director FIU Office of Study Abroad Phone: Fax: Preston Drane International Risk and Security Coordinator Phone: Fax: Andres Galizia Intl. Safety and Security Coordinator Phone: Fax:
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