Week of March 18, 2024
Michael Garcia
Chief Executive Officer
Houston Methodist Sugar Land
As many of us return from spring break, I want you to know that there are a lot of things to celebrate this week. First, it is an important week for our HMSL nurses. Certified Nurses Day is Tuesday, March 19 and I want to extend my gratitude to all of the certified nurses here, who earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty. From caring for our patients, to supporting our physicians, and everything in between - it was obvious from my first day here that our nurses are truly special. Make sure to celebrate them this week!
Last week was Patient Safety Awareness Week and I have some great news to share. Our hospital has been awarded the Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades for the third year in a row, along with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Additionally, we received several specialty clinical quality awards: America's 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award. These awards are a true testament for all you do for our patients. Thank you to our entire team. You can find more information about the awards here.
I hope each of you makes it a great week,
Michael Garcia
Chief Executive Officer
Houston Methodist Sugar Land
HMSL Campus Moves
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 4
As our hospital campus continues to grow, several practices are relocating to Medical Office Building 4.
- Houston Methodist ENT Specialists is moving to MOB 4 today, March 18 - Suite 400.
- Houston Methodist Primary Care Group - MOB 4, Suite 600 (moved week of March 11)
- Houston Methodist Oncology Partners - MOB 4, Suite 325 (moved week of March 4)
- Houston Methodist Rheumatology Associates - MOB 4, Suite 300 (moved in Jan.)
- Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - MOB 4, Suite 110 (moved in Oct.)
If you encounter a patient who is lost and don't know where to direct them, please direct them to an information desk for a campus map. You can also view our campus map here. We'll continue to share practice moves in this weekly newsletter.
BROOKS STREET
Clinical Education will be moving to our Brooks Street location - less than two miles away from HMSL. They will start offering classes in their new location starting April 8. Their new address will be:
1201 Brooks St., Suite 200.
Celebrating Captain Tony Foster
HMSL is excited to share the remarkable achievement of IT Service Operations Manager Tony Foster, who has been promoted to the rank of Captain of the United States Air Force. A pinning ceremony was held on campus last Friday. Among those in attendance: HMSL Senior Leaders, Retired Lieutenant Commander Jim Francis, the IT Executive Team, members from the Veterans Alliance ERG and Captain Foster's three sons, Jayden, Noah and Carter. Click here to see photos from the event. As Communications Flight Chief at the 172nd Airlift Wing (172 AW), Jackson, MS, Tony has consistently demonstrated his expertise and skill in leading a team of 40 technicians responsible for maintaining a secure communication network vital to critical operations. Click here to read more about Tony's promotion.
Talent Talk Tuesdays
If you've been at HMSL less than a year, the new Talent Talks program is for you! If you want to get to the next level and grow in your career, schedule your 30-minute session with an HR Talent Consultant. They can help with resume building, interview coaching, mock interviews and career guidance. The program kicks off Tuesday, April 2 but you can register now! Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m.
Birthday Bag Drive
Don't forget our birthday bag drive continues this month. We are partnering with East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, who help families in our area with food insecurities. They also offer birthday bag kits, filled with all the necessities to throw a birthday party. Our goal is to collect 300 assembled birthday bags. In a large gift bag, pack the following items: plates (8-12 per pack), cups, candles, napkins, balloons and utensils. Click here for a helpful flyer.
Creative Writing Class
Do you want to release stress, learn something new and work creatively? Join a virtual creative writing class Tuesday, March 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. You will be sent a Zoom link after you register. Click here to sign up. Participants will earn 4,000 Healthy Directions+ points toward the DIY health track.
Certified Nurses Day Celebration
All HMSL certified RNs are invited to attend one of our Certified Nurses Day celebration events on Tuesday, March 19. Join the fun from 7:30-9:30 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Brazos AD. Thank you to all of our certified nurses. Click here for more information.
Children's Clothing Swap Event
You are invited to a Children's Clothing Swap Event where you can give and receive clothing items for your little ones! The event is hosted by MOMs ERG, with support from the Fathers in Health Care ERG. Please gather any outgrown, gently used and laundered clothing to swap for sizes you need. We are supporting children of all ages and will accept newborn to high school sizing. Any items left will be donated to the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. Click here for more information.
BRING WHAT YOU HAVE:
Monday, April 8 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brazos Pavilion Conference Room C
TAKE WHAT YOU NEED:
Tuesday, April 9 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brazos Pavilion Conference Room C
Basket Donations Needed
It's time for our March of Dimes fundraising campaign! We need all units and departments to give back to our smallest patients. Your area can donate a basket to be raffled off next month. Baskets are due to our fundraising chair Michelle Smith by April 3. When your basket is ready, please email Michelle with the basket's theme, approximate value, list of included items and your unit/department name. Click here for more information about basket donations.
Career Minded: Telling Your Story
Are you a Houston Methodist employee seeking new internal career opportunities and struggling to communicate why you should be on the short list? Join our panel of experts to hear their advice and ask your questions in this virtual career event open to all HM employees. It will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, April 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register here.
5S Sort Journey - Fun Finds Competition
Have you entered our 5S Fun Finds competition? Remember the winner in each category will win a Houston Methodist Stanley cup! Plus, the winning department will get three more Stanley cups to raffle! As you continue sorting through your areas, be on the lookout. We’re looking for winners in the following categories:
- Oldest item found
- Oddest item found
- Most expensive item found
Baytown, Clear Lake and Sugar Land will have one winner in every category. Those winners will compete for our grand champion titles. Enter the competition through the 5S Fun Finds form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, March 19: Certified Nurses Day Celebration. More information.
Tuesday, March 19: Recognizing the Impact of Microaggressions In-Person Learning. Register here.
Tuesday, March 19: Creative Writing Class. Register here.
Thursday, March 21: Employee Health Clinic closed from 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, March 22: Employee Health Clinic closed all day
Monday, March 29: Holi
Friday, March 29: Deadline to nominate a nurse for HMSL Nurses Week Awards. More information.
Friday, March 29: Good Friday
Sunday, March 31: Easter
Sunday, March 31: Final day for Birthday Bag Drive. More information.
Sunday, March 31: Final day for 5S Fun Finds Competition. Click here to enter.
Tuesday, April 2: Talent Talk Tuesdays program starts. More information.
Wednesday, April 3: Deadline to turn in baskets for March of Dimes fundraising. More information.
Wednesday, April 3: Career Minded: Telling Your Story event. More information.
Friday, April 5: HMSL Family Science Night. More information.
Monday, April 8 - Tuesday, April 9: MOM ERG Children's Clothing Swap Event. More information.
Tuesday, April 30: Application deadline for The College Scholarship for Employees' Children Program. More information.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Thursday, March 21: vs. Chicago Bulls
Saturday, March 23: vs. Utah Jazz
Friday, March 22: Trey Songz and Keyshia Cole
Saturday, March 23: International Art and Kite Festival, The Crown Festival Park
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul and body of our patients, their families and ourselves. They may not remember your name, but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
- Maya Angelou
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