Following last week’s events on Capitol Hill, Texas Children’s wants to emphasize to all of our team members that your safety and wellbeing remain our most important priority and that we are continuously taking steps to ensure our facilities are always secured and protected.
Over the coming weeks, during which our communities will be practicing increased vigilance, we ask for your support in maintaining a safe place to work for all. To do so, please take a moment to review the following guidance from Texas Children’s Security Services team:
- Save our contact info. To get in touch quickly with Security Services at any time, please save their contact information to your phone: 832-824-5400.
- If you see something, say something. Remember to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. If at any time you see a suspicious person or unusual activity, contact Security Services immediately.
- Practice the buddy system. When returning to your vehicle after your shift, consider using the buddy system. For employees at our three main campuses, escorts are also available 24/7 by contacting Security Services.
- Emergency lines. For employees in the Medical Center, remember that all TMC parking garages and surface lots have Code Blue phones stationed at elevator lobbies and other convenient locations. In the event of an emergency, please use these phones to be connected with TMC police for an immediate response.
- Always lock your vehicle. Keep packages and valuables out of sight.
Texas Children’s stands ready to respond, and has plans in place, in the event of an emergency. With your help, we can further ensure a safe and protected working environment for all of our employees.