15.1 LSUHSC-S Strategic Plan
In 2020, the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) adopted an ambitious and actionable strategic plan that not only focuses on excellence in its traditional tripartite mission of education, clinical care and research, but also four additional core areas – communication, branding, community, and organizational development - in order to fulfill the broader mission of serving the community and solidifying the position of the health sciences center in the state. The purpose of the LSUHSC-S strategic plan is to provide an integrative framework for continual viability and growth of the institution and to assure an appropriate system for accountability that is fundamental for continuous quality improvement.
While a single plan will never encompass all of the outstanding work underway at LSUHSC-S, it identifies a common purpose, shared values, and an aligned vision that sets the foundation for the institution’s future as a preeminent academic medical center. The insitution will regularly re-evaluate its course to ensure progress and to make necessary adjustments to its goals and strategies. This is a process, not simply an event or a single document.
For additional information, go to the following link: https://inside.lsuhs.edu/Departments/Administration/Documents/FINAL_LSUHSC_S Strategic Plan_12-26-19.pdf
15.2 Catalog/Bulletin
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) publishes an electronic catalog each academic year. This annual publication includes relevant information for course and degree requirements to serve current and returning students as well as to inform the public and other stakeholders. The current LSUHSC-S Catalog, as well as archived catalogs from 2013-14, may be accessed on the institution’s website at the following URL:
http://catalog.lsuhscshreveport.edu/content.php?catoid=15&navoid=547
In addition, printed catalogs from 1969 to 2012 are stored and available in the Office of the Registrar located in Room 1-212 on the first floor of the Medical School Building.
15.3 Campus Directory
The Faculty Directory is available at the following URL: https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/faculty/faculty-directory
In addition, the Employee Directory is available on the campus intranet at the following URL: https://inside.lsuhs.edu/Pages/Employee-Directory.aspx
15.4 Parking
Currently LSUHSC-S has over 1700 parking spaces surrounding the campus for students and employees. Employees who are registered to park on campus are assigned to a group of parking lots - a primary parking lot and set of overflow lots to access when the primary lot is full. The majority of these lots are gate access controlled and/or signed as Employee Parking Only. The Parking Office is located in Room 123 on the first floor of the Administration Building. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parking registration form, map, and regulations are available on the campus intranet at the following URL:
https://inside.lsuhs.edu/Departments/Parking/Pages/default.aspx
15.5 Office of Environmental Health And Safety
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety provides the following services by division to all facilities:
- Fire and Life Safety - Life Safety inspections, fire safety training, scheduling fire drills, inspection/maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, and interim life safety measures as needed. Coordination with State Fire Marshal and Shreveport Fire Department.
- Radiation Safety - semi-annual inspection of all laboratories using radioisotopes, annual calibration of all Geiger counters, education for all new isotope users, and management of, from cradle to grave, radiation waste. Coordination of Laser Safety program.
- Risk Management - ensures compliance of all Louisiana Office of Risk Management policies. (General Safety, Driver Safety, Equipment Safety, etc.). Investigation of employee, patients, students, and visitor accidents/incidents. Acting as liaison between the university and State of Louisiana for general liability and property damage insurance claims.
- Hazardous Materials/Waste - conducting collection of hazardous waste and radiation waste and scheduling vendor/contractor disposal. Providing monitoring services for gases/vapors. Maintain required permits and annual reports to regulating agencies. Providing “Right to Know” training and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the university. Providing on-site spill control and clean-up. Evaluating and promoting the use of the non-hazardous products.
- Chemical/Biological Program - semi-annual inspections of all laboratories using chemical or biological materials, management of all chemical and biological waste. Responsible for the Select Agent Program mandated by the federal government and provides educational training as required. Coordination and maintenance of Chemical Hygiene/Biological Plans for each research investigator. Coordination of Biological Safety Cabinet certification and maintenance.
- Emergency Planning - the university uses the Incident Command Center to deal with and manage any disaster that could occur on campus or off campus that could impact the facility. LSUHSC-S uses a National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant Incident Command System for all emergencies. All emergency preparedness plans are evaluated annually along with a hazard vulnerability assessment. The Emergency Preparedness Plan addresses issues such as:
- Decontamination of an employee/student if they should be exposed to chemical/radiation or biological agent
- Mass evacuation of the facility
- Management of incapacitated victims
- Triage and management of injured employees or students
- Communication with staff, faculty, and students during an emergency
- Coordination/Planning with local, state, and federal officials
- Emergency Preparedness exercises are conducted at least twice per year and critiqued for improvements.
Additional details regarding the Office of Environmental Health and Safety is available on the campus intranet at the following URL:
https://inside.lsuhs.edu/Departments/OfficeofSafetyServices/Pages/default.aspx
15.6 Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety provides a wide range of police, security, and emergency services for the campus. The safety and security of all students, faculty, employees, patients and visitors are of utmost importance. The Public Safety Department, in conjunction with other LSUHSC-S departments, strives to provide a safe and secure campus environment.
The Department of Public Safety is in compliance with provisions of the Clery Act. Departmental publications and website feature a wide range of information on personal safety and security related topics and is intended to be a comprehensive resource for students, faculty and staff. University Police conduct a host of security programs including: lighting surveys, threat assessment and vulnerability surveys, emergency hotline, escort service, vehicle assistance, workplace violence and security and self-protection presentations. The University Police provide 24-hour patrol services utilizing foot patrols, vehicle patrols and when available, bicycle patrols; all patrols are based on a community oriented policing concept. An integrated system of closed circuit cameras with recording capabilities, assistance alarms, door alarms, and the card access system augment officers and guards in providing a safe and secure campus.
The Department of Public Safety is composed of two divisions. The Patrol Division, consisting of 27 commissioned university police officers and the Special Services Division, consisting of 3 commissioned police officers. Employed also within the department are 6 guards, used for parking areas surveillance, and 6 police communications officers who support both the police and guards by answering and disseminating information to the necessary parties. They also monitor the fire and security alarm systems and direct officers to areas of need. The department provides police and security services around-the-clock for all health sciences center patients, visitors, staff, faculty, students and employees at all locally owned or leased facilities. These services generally consist of providing information, parking assistance, escort service, crime reporting hotline, and police protective and investigative services. The University Police are sworn and commissioned police officers with the full range of police powers, including arrest. Police officers are responsible for a broad range of public safety services, including: crime reports, investigations, medical and fire emergencies, traffic accidents, pedestrian escorts, issuance of parking violations, enforcement of laws regulating consumption of alcoholic beverages, the use of controlled substances, weapons and all other incidents requiring police intervention. University Police compile information, prepare reports, and submit incident reports to local and state law enforcement agencies. The department shares information on arrests and serious crimes with the Shreveport City Police and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. Computer checks of warrants for wanted persons can be conducted through computer link-up with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and federal agencies. The University maintains an excellent working relationship with all federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as state and local fire and emergency services organizations including the local Emergency Preparedness office. Emergency operations plans are activated as local or national emergencies require.
University Police investigators are available or on-call to conduct criminal investigations, crime prevention surveys, and personal protection awareness classes. Personal protection measures training may be arranged upon request. Programs that emphasize personal safety and what students, faculty, and staff can do to help themselves are available through the Public Safety Department. New employee and student orientations as well as Campus Education Day include presentations from members of the department.
For additional information about the University Police, please visit their website at the following URL:
https://www.lsuhs.edu/about/university-police
15.7 Occupational Health Clinic
The Occupational Health Clinic provides all immunizations/vaccines as required by various programs at the institution and treats all on-the-job injuries for both students and employees. Students who seek medical attention for an illnesses are initially seen in the Walk-in Clinic (similar to an “Urgent Care” setting), which is immediately adjacent to the Occupational Health Clinic.
15.8 Auxiliary Enterprises
The LSU Board of Supervisors has authorized Auxiliary Enterprises and Services to provide support services and products to the departments, faculty, staff, and students of LSU Health Sciences Center at Shreveport. The Director of Auxiliary Enterprises and Services oversees the following units:
Support Services
- rental properties/storage
- mailroom
- motor pool
- copier services
- parking
- printing services
- state travel and corporate card administration
Products
- Medical Bookstore https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/bookstore
- Cafeteria
- Atrium Deli
- Vending
- General Services and Plant Stores
- Hospital Gift Shop
Auxiliary Enterprises has the responsibility of assessing the needs of the institution’s population and providing those services and products desired at a competitive cost. By legislative mandate, each Auxiliary unit must receive adequate revenues to cover all costs, because Auxiliary units receive no state appropriations. Auxiliary Enterprises’ goal is to maximize convenience and cost savings to the academic, administrative, research, and clinical departments as well as the faculty, staff, and students of LSU Health Sciences Center at Shreveport.
15.9 Medical Library
The LSUHSC-S Medical Library provides access to an extensive array of information resources and tools (in print and online), offers research assistance and expertise, and delivers meaningful services to users to support innovation and excellence in education, biomedical research, patient care, and the development of scholars in healthcare. Half of all the electronic resources licensed by the library come from consortial agreements. These consortia are generally with other biomedical or special libraries, allowing the institution to leverage that group buying power to license a stronger collection than independently. The individual resources in such arrangements are chosen to provide breadth and depth in a variety of subject areas. The library’s website is the chief point of access for its electronic resources. The links on the website are available to authorized users when off campus via secure login/virtual private network (VPN). VPN allows users to securely access LSUHSC-S network from anywhere with an Internet connection.
The library regularly offers faculty development programs to ensure faculty are current on respective library resources. In addition, library faculty are available via e-mail, telephone, and videoconference.
For additional information about the Medical Library, please visit their website at the following URL:
https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/library/
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