Whether you’re heading into the field, traveling across the country, or planning research abroad, UC Davis is here to help you prepare for the journey. 

Travel Safety Week brings together expert guidance, live sessions, and practical tools so you can focus on your work—with confidence that you're covered. Explore resources on travel readiness, medical preparedness, international travel policies, and how UC Davis supports you every step of the way.

Travel Insurance

Tuesday, May 13

Review Slides
 

Whether you're heading out on your first work trip or traveling internationally on a regular basis, UC’s travel insurance program has you covered—at no cost. UC Davis Risk Management has invited Nancy Osborn, UC Travel Insurance Liaison from UCOP, to share how the program works, what’s new, and how to make sure you're protected every step of the way.

• More about session
• Topics include:
  What UC’s global travel insurance covers: medical care, emergency services, theft protection, trip delays, cancellations, and more
  
  Why registering your trip is essential—it activates your coverage and allows UC to assist in case of an emergency
  
  Reminder on Trip Registration
  Book through AggieTravel = automatically registered
  Booking another way? Use UC Away: Trip Registration
  
  Love UC travel insurance benefits?
  You can now buy similar insurance for personal travel

Travel Smart: Know Before You Go

Wednesday, May 14 

There’s growing demand for international and domestic travel—often to high-risk locations—and being prepared is essential. This session covers the steps you need to take before your trip and the support network UC Davis offers while you’re away.

We’ll cover:

• What to expect when traveling to high-risk regions—health risks, civil and political unrest, and what support is available
• The increase in border screening, including inspection of electronic devices and questions about your research
• What international travelers with visas or green cards should know before departure
• Why all international travel must be registered under the UC Davis International Travel Policy

Global Affairs Travel Security Services
Get pre-travel guidance, destination-specific risk analysis, and real-time support during incidents abroad. Global Affairs provides UC Davis travelers with critical resources to help navigate global health, weather, and security risks.

Field Research Safety Program
Field safety requires more than a first-aid kit—though all researchers must have one in the field. Start your safety and communications plans early. This program offers planning tools, equipment like satellite communicators, and expert guidance to help you stay safe and connected in remote areas.

Travel Medicine Program
Offered at no cost to you, your grant, or your department, the Travel Medicine Program includes:

• Personalized travel report and consultation on vaccines, medical concerns, and emergency contacts
• Physician evaluation and pre-trip medical planning
• Administration of all necessary vaccines
• Access to on-campus pharmacy services for travel medications

Reminder: Entry requirements in some countries include proof of vaccination, insurance, and proper documentation. UC Davis can help ensure you’re covered—before you go.

Managing Employee Health with Enterprise Health

Thursday, May 15
 

Enterprise Health is the electronic health record system used by UC Davis Occupational Health and supervisors for Davis campus employees. This session will help supervisors navigate the system and make the most of its features to manage employee work clearances and health services.

Enterprise Health replaces the old email-based process with a secure, centralized portal. Supervisors can now:

• Run reports in their portal on employee compliance with work clearances
• Automatically receive copies of employee work clearances and restrictions related to injuries
• Save time completing authorizations for routine services and collecting employees questionnaires

Employees benefit from automated email notifications for appointment reminders, required questionnaires, and upcoming health services. Employees can complete questionnaires and receive results and clearances securely in the portal.

Reminder: Enterprise Health is connected to UCPath. Some employee details must be updated in UCPath for them to appear correctly in the system.

Additional modules and features are in development to expand support for supervisors and enhance employee health services. Job aids for supervisors will also be available as part of Safety Month.

Reminder: Real ID Requirement Starting May 7

Starting May 7, 2025, a Real ID or a passport will be required for domestic air travel within the United States. If you plan to fly after this date, make sure your ID meets the Real ID standards.