Week of December 12, 2022
Main Pavilion Renamed After Generous Donation
The Main Pavilion has been renamed after a generous donation from two longtime HMSL patients. The Bhalla Main Pavilion is named after Col. Raj and Kenral Bhalla. The Bhallas' Sikh faith regards service to others as a form of worship. This commitment fits beautifully with our faith-based, values-driven culture here at Houston Methodist Sugar Land. A naming ceremony was held in their honor and was attended by their family, HMSL executive leadership and HM President and CEO Dr. Marc Boom. A plaque is now in the lobby if you’d like to read more about the Bhallas. You can read the announcement about the renaming here.
NICU Level III Designation
Congratulations to the HMSL NICU for being designated as a Level III facility. We are thrilled to provide high-quality neonatal intensive care to mothers and babies on their unique health care journeys. HMSL is the first in Fort Bend to achieve this designation, which you can read more about here.
Performance Excellence: Your Word For 2023
Please take a moment to reflect on the ways Performance Excellence has transformed your department or unit in 2022. Pick a word that you'd like to carry into the New Year when it comes to why you are committed to this constant improvement in 2023, and submit it here by Friday, Dec. 16.
Thank You for Your Generosity
Thank you to all who adopted a child through Fort Bend Rainbow Room this holiday. HMSL was able to make 77 Christmas lists come true this season. To learn more about how you can support this important organization year-round, visit their website.
DEI Focus Groups
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) invites you to participate in the next round of DEI focus groups for HMSL employees. These small group discussions give their office the opportunity to receive feedback and listen to your thoughts on how to continue building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture systemwide. Click here to register.
Above and Beyond Award
The Employee Morale Committee awarded Imaging Manager Robyn Malone-Koch with the November Above and Beyond Award. She was nominated by her director, CK Ekechi, after she stepped in to help an employee in an emergency. Read her nomination here. Congratulations, Robyn!
COVID-19 Pandemic
As local COVID-19 numbers continue to stabilize, we are moving to system-wide reporting of case numbers in the e-newsletter. Click here for the latest statistics.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Main 6 West Patient: "I would like to say my doctor was very caring and a good doctor. My nurse named Ebone was so caring and explained everything so I could understand. I had great care."
Sienna ED Patient: "I was very pleased with the entire visit. Everyone was very polite and made the process very quick and easy. Thank you."
Spine Center Patient: "The therapists are exceptionally professional and accommodating."
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, December 13: Employee Health to close at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13: $100 holiday bonus paid out to eligible employees
Wednesday, December 14: BLS Course. Main B&C. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More information here.
Friday, December 16: ACLS Course (1-day course; ED, ICU and NPs only) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information here.
Now through Friday, January 6: Doctor’s Day Notes. More information here.
Monday, January 9: Sweetwater Lab to move permanently. More information here.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Tuesday, Dec. 13: vs Phoenex Suns
Thursday, Dec. 15: vs Miami Heat
Saturday, Dec. 17: vs Portland Trailblazers
Sunday, Dec. 18: vs Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday, Dec. 15: Charley Crockett, House of Blues
Now through Dec. 27: Nutcracker, Houston Ballet
JOKE OF THE WEEK
What’s every elf’s favorite type of music? Wrap!