Together we can make our facilities a secure environment. Help us help you by making a conscientious effort to practice these crime prevention tips, and by notifying security promptly at 601.703.4239 if you see a problem.
Start doing your part today by implementing the following crime prevention strategies.
Inside Ochsner Rush Health:
- Report suspicious activity immediately to security at 4239.
- Do not leave your personal valuables unsecured. If at all possible, do not bring large sums of money or credit cards into the institutions. If this is necessary, keep them on your person at all times. Keep your property with you or under the care of a family member while you are a patient or visitor in the hospital.
- When removing property from the Hospital, have your supervisor notify Security. All packages, bags, boxes, etc. are subject to inspection by Security when leaving the Hospital.
Outside Ochsner Rush Health:
- Do not leave anything that appears to be of value visibly displayed in your vehicle. If you have a vehicle anti-theft device such as The Club or a car alarm, use it.
- Stay alert to your surroundings. If you are walking to your car, watch people as they approach you. If you feel uncomfortable, walk across the street. Try to walk in a confident, relaxed manner. Make brief eye contact when approaching strangers.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation, seek help. Know the location of safe havens in your route of travel.
- If you would like an escort to your vehicle, call security dispatch at 4239 and wait for the officer to arrive.
