Week of February 6, 2023
Opening Soon: Medical Office Building 4 and Parking Garage
After more than a year of construction, we are excited that the new Medical Office Building 4 is nearing completion. We know parking has been limited due to this construction, so we are happy to say that parking in the new garage will be available on March 15.
MOB 4 will be home to the first endoscopy ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the HM system, which will allow us to serve our community in more ways. This will also be the new home of the Neuroscience & Spine Center. Other specialties that will be housed in this building are pain management, oncology, ENT, rheumatology, neurology and family medicine.
The building will also be complete March 15 and we hope to begin seeing patients in the ASC by October.
Town Halls Continue This Week
First-quarter town halls continue this week. Our final in-person session will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. The remaining sessions will be held virtually. To sign up, click here and select "My Learning." Then, in the "Find Learning" tab, search for course number 1627067, select "assign to me" and then "register now." You can pick the time and date that works for you. See you there!
I CARE Recharge
I CARE Recharge begins today. Your department should have received a trifold board. Together as a department, we want you to illustrate how you see your co-workers live the I CARE values. This is also an opportunity to connect with your team as you work on it together. Trifolds from across the hospital will be displayed the week of Feb. 27. Click here for more information.
Black History Month Celebrations
Black History Month honors the many contributions made by African Americans and Afro-Latinos to our society. There are events and activities scheduled across the system to celebrate the month. Click here to view a list of currently scheduled events. Read more about Black History Month in this week's DEI Corner at the bottom of this newsletter.
Salute to Nurses
Nominations are now open for the annual Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses. During Nurses Week, the newspaper celebrates Houston’s top 150 nurses. Click here to nominate a nurse who goes above and beyond for Houston Methodist patients. The deadline for nominations is March 3.
Calling All Junior Volunteers
HMSL Volunteer Services is excited to welcome the 2023 Junior Volunteer Summer Program for high school students (16-18 years of age). Applications will be available for pick up on Monday, Feb. 13 at the HR front desk any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.
Summer Graduate Nurse Cohort
Registration for the Summer GN cohort is now open. If you know a nurse who has recently graduated or has less than six months of experience, please consider sharing this registration link. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Wound Care Patient: "This is the third time I have had to call on these wonderful people at Houston Methodist Wound Care for three different serious wounds, which lasted many months. Every time is a revelation of just how good the treatment is here, the seriousness with which they treat every incident and the work they put in until there is no longer a problem. I cannot praise all of the doctors and nurses enough to do them justice. Thank them all."
Cath Lab Patient: "Everyone who attended to me and my procedure were respectful, caring and attentive. I appreciate all that I came in contact with."
Brazos 5 Patient: "Dr. Park, my cardiologist, was very good. He came each morning and did his part. The nurses, Keenan and Binter, were very good. They really listened to my concerns. Karen was another nurse that was very informative. They also made sure my wife was comfortable. Thank you."
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, February 7: Patient satisfaction bonus payout
Tuesday, February 7: Final in-person Town Hall Session. Brazos Conference Center at 10 a.m. More information.
Wednesday, February 8: Virtual Town Hall Sessions begin. More information.
Thursday, February 9: Night Shift Governance Council meeting. 7:30 a.m. in Main B&C
Tuesday, February 14: Human trafficking seminar. Open to anyone who interacts with patients. Click here for information.
Wednesday, February 22: Hand hygiene bonus payout
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Monday, Feb. 6: vs Sacramento Kings
Wednesday, Feb. 8: vs. Sacramento Kings
Friday, Feb. 10: @ Miami Heat
Thursday, Feb. 9: Riley Green, White Oak Music Hall
Monday, Feb. 13: Adam Sandler Live, Toyota Center
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get,
only with what you are expecting to give – which is everything."
- Katharine Hepburn