Risk Management Resources

UC Systemwide Travel Advisory: Advisory for non-essential travel within the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Region issued Oct. 20, 2023

Campus Notice: International Travel Advisory sent October 24, 2023

US Department of State: Worldwide Travel Caution issued October 19, 2023

“Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.  U.S. citizens should:

• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.

A Field Operational Planner is Required for all travel involving undergraduate students and strongly recommended for all other University-related travel.

International Travel Resources

Register your official UC San Diego business travel with the UC Travel Insurance Program.

Resources Available for Registered Travelers

• Download Crisis24 Horizon mobile app for location intelligence, travel advice, and alerts.
• Registered UC San Diego travelers can utilize the travel assistance program while abroad.
• Chubb-AXA Global Travel Assistance - DEDICATED UC 24/7 hotline for medical referrals and safety needs:
  • +1-855-327-1420 (Toll free in the U.S.)
  • +1-630-694-9804 (Outside the U.S.)
• Confirm what vaccinations may be required and get them.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Consult with UC San Diego Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (COEM) or Student Health Services. They may be able to provide information regarding vaccines required by other countries. Consult them early in your planning to confirm the availability of needed vaccines at the clinic.

Other International Traveler Resources

 U.S. State Department

• Register for the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
• Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
• Overseas Security Advisory Council
• State.Gov

• International Travel and Health
• Travel and health

Country Information and Report Resources

• Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Country Reports

Communications and Social Media Guidance Resources

• Lèse Majesté: Watching what you say (and type) abroad (List of countries with Lèse Majesté laws)
• The Freedom House (Rating of access to political rights and civil liberties in various countries around the world)

UC San Diego Global Initiatives Travelers Resource

• What to Do if a Work-Related Injury or Illness Occurs
• Workers' Compensation
• Work-Related Injury and Illness Statistics
• Property Claim Notification Form
• Incident Report for Students and Visitors

• Accepting Service of Subpoenas
• Lawsuits: Summons and Complaints
• Signing Contracts and Agreements
  • Contract Review Request Form — Departments seeking campus Risk Management review of UC San Diego business contracts must complete this form.

• General Liability Insurance
• Does Your Department Have Adequate Insurance Coverage?
• Proof of Insurance
• Risk Management Insurance Forms

• Special Events
• Field Operational Planner

• UC Vehicle Driver Responsibilities
• Personal Vehicle Usage Business
• UC Vehicle Insurance

• The Safe Supervision of Minors at UC San Diego
  • Best Practices
  • Training
• Incident Report for Students and Visitors
• Youth Program Registry Form

• PPM 516-25 Risk Management
• PPM 200-20 Workers' Compensation