Week of July 17, 2023
Town Hall Highlight: Idea Tickets
Have you ever submitted an idea ticket? Do you know what happens to them after you fill them out? If you missed the HMSL Town Hall Meetings in June, watch this short clip below to learn more about idea tickets within our Daily Management System. Associate Chief Nursing Officer Sally Shen explains why your voice has an impact and how your input is important.
New Bills about Healthcare Workplace Violence
The Texas Legislature recently passed three laws to crack down on healthcare workplace violence.
- SB 840 increases the penalty for assaulting any healthcare worker from a misdemeanor to a felony.
- SB 1004 increases the penalty for removing an electronic monitoring device if the individual was ordered to wear one as part of community supervision, parole, mandatory supervision or release on bail.
- SB 240 mandates a workplace violence prevention plan be implemented in healthcare facilities; that a facility committee be formed; that WPV data be tracked; and that annual WPV training be conducted for employees.
Read more about the bills here. These new bills go into effect September 1, 2023. For more information about how to report workplace violence, click here.
Roof Replacement Project
Starting this weekend, work will begin on our roof replacement project. There will be a crane in front of the hospital on certain upcoming weekends. Any questions, please contact Facilities.
- July 22-23
- July 29-30
- August 26-27
- October 21-22
New PowerPoint Templates
We are excited to announce the debut of new and improved Houston Methodist-branded PowerPoint templates. The new templates have a fresh, modern look that consistently aligns with our brand identity. These innovative designs, which are now available for all employees, also allow for more flexibility and creativity. Please click here to download the new templates to update and rebuild your PowerPoint decks. If you need help updating your PowerPoint templates or have any other questions about branding, please contact creative-approvals@houstonmethodist.org. We look forward to seeing your updated presentations!
Rainbow Room Shoe Drive
HMSL is once again supporting Fort Bend Rainbow Room for a back-to-school shoe drive. This organization supports abused and neglected children in crisis by offering them access to commonly needed items like school supplies, clothes and toiletries, among others. In this back-to-school season, they are in need of shoes for school children ages 5 to 18. Last year HMSL collected 50 pairs of shoes. We need your help to beat that with 75 pairs this year. The drive starts today and runs through Wednesday, August 2. A drop off bin will be outside of the Main Pavilion Starbucks. Click here for a helpful flyer.
Incoming Administrative Fellow
Kimberly Jimenez, MPH, a 2022–2023 Houston Methodist Administrative Fellow, is one of three administrative fellows who will join us at our hospital this year. Kimberly will spend time at the three south region hospitals – Baytown, Clear Lake and Sugar Land – in July and August. This mini regional rotation will offer her exposure to our regional strategies and operations, along with the opportunity to get involved in projects across our three hospitals. Click here to read more about Kimberly. If you see her around campus, please welcome her to HMSL!
HMSL Sponsorship Survey
At Houston Methodist Sugar Land, serving our community is as important to us as serving our patients and guests. HMSL has strong relationships with a variety of organizations in the Fort Bend community. But we know there are many more causes that are not just important – but close to the hearts of our staff. To help us identify these opportunities, we want to hear from you. Please share your feedback via this survey by August 4.
Where Healing Happens
HMSL is excited to continue our education series “Where Healing Happens: From Down the Hall to Across the System.” Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a member of the Senior Leadership Team or what their day to day looks like at HMSL? On Thursday, August 10, Chris, Eliud, Janet, Sally and Dr. Desai will speak candidly about leadership and their day-to-day work. Click here for a helpful flyer with registration information.
2023 Excellence in Nursing Nominations
Have you nominated one of our amazing nurses for the 2023 Excellence in Nursing Awards? The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 31. The purpose of the Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing Awards is to recognize nurses who lead at the bedside and offer extraordinary and compassionate care and service. For support writing and/or editing your nomination, contact Whitney Adams.
Career Week 2023: Event Recordings Available
Did you miss Career Week 2023? It’s easy to catch up on what you missed. Our Career Week 2023 website has just been updated with recordings from each of the sessions from that week. Choose from these topics and much more:
- How to become a mentor
- Insider advice to level up your internal resume
- How I took ownership and navigated the system
- Investing in yourself for the long term
- Career conversation tools for leaders
- Who has time for development? How I cracked the code
- Culturally competent career conversations
Make sure to also check out our Career Central Homepage so you can explore all of the career tools, resources and programs that Houston Methodist offers to help you propel your career forward within our organization.
Pathway to Unparalleled
Pathway to Unparalleled (PTU) is back and this year’s interactive program is designed to help employees think about unparalleled safety. The 90-minute sessions will focus on how each member of the Houston Methodist team plays a role in creating a safe environment that preserves the physical and psychological health and well-being of all employees, patients and visitors. Employee sessions begin August 20 and continue through October. All Houston Methodist employees are strongly encouraged to attend. Click here to register.
HM Medical Library
We are working with Attain Partners to better understand the needs of those who use the Houston Methodist medical library, and we need your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey between now and July 28. The Attain Partners team will use the survey results to make a comprehensive assessment of Houston Methodist medical library’s electronic subscriptions and resources. That team also will evaluate current services, usage and financial impact. Thank you for your participation in this survey.
Holidays for 2024 Announced
- Mon., Jan. 1, 2024 - New Year’s Day
- Fri., March 29, 2024 - Good Friday
- Mon., May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day
- Thurs., July 4, 2024 - Independence Day
- Mon., Sept. 2, 2024 - Labor Day
- Thurs., Nov. 28, 2024 - Thanksgiving Day
- Fri., Nov. 29, 2024 - Day after Thanksgiving
- Wed., Dec. 25, 2024 - Christmas Day
Win Free Entry to Chevron Houston Marathon
Attention all runners! Here is your chance to win a free 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon or Half Marathon entry. Ten Houston Methodist employees will be chosen. If you have already registered to run the 2024 Houston Marathon or Half Marathon, you will not be eligible for free entry. Click here to enter. Happy running!
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to create survivors by raising awareness. Click here to read about others raising awareness or celebrating this month.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Main 4 East Patient: "My stay was long, but the staff made it bearable. Everyone was attentive, understanding and informative. The nursing staff is really great and all the doctors showed great concern. I appreciate the food staff ensuring I ordered before closing time. The pharmacist that explained meds prior to leaving was also very helpful."
Main 4 West Patient: "I was very fortunate to receive outstanding care from nurse Susana Rangel during my recent stay on the 4th floor. Though she had a full patient load, you would not have known it from her attention to my needs. She is a remarkable asset to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital."
Brazos MICU Discharge Patient: "Methodist Hospital Sugar Land ER doctors and nurses were excellent and very caring. The ICU doctors & nurses gave excellent care and were very efficient."
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, July 21: HMSL Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 8: Patient satisfaction bonus payout
Thursday, August 10: Where Healing Happens: A Day in the Life of our Senior Leadership Team. More information.
Sunday, August 20: 'Pathway to Unparalleled' sessions begin. More information to register.
Friday, August 25: Due date for managers to complete evaluations
Friday, August 25 & Saturday, August 26: Neuroscience and Spinal Disorders Symposium. More information.
Monday, September 4: Labor Day
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Tuesday, July 18 - Wednesday, July 19: @ Colorado Rockies
Thursday, July 20 - Sunday, July 23: @ Oakland Athletics
Tuesday, July 18 - Sunday, July 23: vs. Albuquerque Isotopes
Wednesday, July 19-Sunday, July 23: Houston World Series of Dog Shows, NRG Center
Saturday, July 22: Houston Symphony: Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone, Smart Financial Centre
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse."
-Florence Nightingale