HMSL News to Know - Week of July 10, 2023

Week of July 10, 2023

Hospital Safety and Hurricane Awareness Fair

All HMSL employees are invited to the hospital Safety and Hurricane Awareness Fair. Stop by the Main Atrium across from Starbucks to learn important safety tips, play some games and win some prizes! The safety fair is on July 12 from 6-9 a.m.

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 will begin August 20 and continue through October. All Houston Methodist employees are strongly encouraged to attend and to register as soon as possible. Click here for instructions on how to register.

Free Art Class for Employees

Ready for some fun on your lunch break? Join the Center for Performing Arts Medicine and Art League Houston for an introductory art class designed just for you on Thursday, July 13 from noon to 1 p.m. A teaching artist will lead you through a beginner lesson using ink and ink droppers. The theme of the class is the I CARE value of 'compassion'. No experience is necessary. All materials are provided. Registration confirmation will be sent after enrollment. Click here to register.

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.

New Books Added to HMSL Digital Library

Attention HMSL bookworms! There are 18 new titles that have been added to the HMSL Digital Library. The new titles include: six self-improvement, four novels, three memoirs, two nursing certifications, two DEI and one biography. The library is free and accessible to all HMSL staff by signing up with your HM credentials as your “library card.” Click here for instructions on how to sign up. You can suggest a book, author or genre at any time via the link at the bottom of this newsletter. The HMSL Digital Library is made possible by the hospital’s Excellence Fund. Happy reading!

Sign Up to Receive Texts During Emergencies

We are in the middle of hurricane season, and we all need to be prepared for emergencies. Text messages are one way the hospital will communicate with employees. If you have not signed up to receive text messages, we strongly encourage you to do so as soon as possible. Sign up for text messages here.

Star Wars at the Symphony

This is your last week to enter the giveaway of four (4) tickets to the Houston Symphony’s upcoming performance of Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at the Hobby Center on Saturday, July 29. Relive the magic of this 1977 film as the first chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy projects on the big screen at The Hobby Center, with each note of John Williams’ famous score performed live by the Houston Symphony. We are searching for HMSL’s biggest Star Wars fan to win these tickets. Click here to enter. The deadline to enter is this Friday, July 14.

HMSL Blood Drive

HMSL will host a blood drive on Friday, July 21, in Main Conference Rooms AD from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Eligible donors will receive a Jose Altuve Space City Jersey (while supplies last). You can also earn one hour credit towards your PTO. To schedule an appointment, click here.

Unmind App to Help with Sleep

Houston Methodist offers many support options for you and your family - and most of them are free. The 'Unmind' mobile app has tools and techniques to help with sleep, tension, anxiety, distraction and other issues that affect mental well-being. Go to the Virgin Pulse website to register.

July is known as Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month. During this time, the mission is to spread awareness about how important it is to protect our eyes and skin from the side effects of UV rays. Doctors at Houston Methodist recommend wearing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapplying it every two hours and after swimming or sweating. They also say to wear protective clothes, wide-brimmed hats and UVA- and UVB-blocking sunglasses, and limit sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays can damage skin in about 15 minutes. Click here to read about others raising awareness or celebrating this month.

PATIENT COMPLIMENTS

Brazos 6 Patient: "I was very satisfied with the care that I received. The nurses, doctors and technicians gave me excellent care from the time that I was admitted to when I was discharged. Please give my appreciation to the Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center in Sienna for their patient and excellent follow up with their referral and transfer arrangements to Houston Methodist Sugar Land. I realized they had difficulty getting into my veins, but it was not their fault, it was my condition. I didn't realize I was so ill and frail at the time. So my compliments to the doctor and all the nursing staff at Sienna. Thank you all for the excellent care that I received during my stay at HMSL."

Main 6 West Patient: "The care I received was excellent. From the ladies who cleaned to the nurses that had to put up with me to the doctors care. Thank you for treating me with respect and care. This was my first time in the hospital. I was very scared. Everyone helped me through. Again thank you."

Childbirth Center Patient: "The labor and delivery nurses were amazing and really made my birth experience enjoyable. The anesthesiologist was also great. He actually checked back in to make sure I was good and came back twice quite promptly when I needed a re-dose."

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, July 21: HMSL Blood Drive. Click here to register.

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' employee 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.

JUST FOR FUN DATES