Chris Siebenaler
Regional Senior Vice President, CEO
Sugar Land Team,
As September settles in, we enter our next phase of Performance Excellence, which may be very familiar to many of you.
Last month you each developed your own personal why for Performance Excellence and now we are ready to move into the how: Daily Management.
Daily Management is at the core of “Everybody, Every Day,” because each of you has a role to play to paint an unparalleled tomorrow. It requires our best efforts from everybody, every day, so that what we do today sets us up for an even better tomorrow.
With Daily Management, think of each day as an opportunity to add your brushstroke, with each of us working together to paint the picture. With so many artists working together, we must provide a consistent, daily approach that allows for everyone’s voice to be heard and the vision to come together.
Please watch this video for a quick look into Daily Management and how it will impact you.
Providing unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation is a complex work of art. Thank you all for your continued dedication to Performance Excellence.
Unparalleled Connections
Unparalleled Connections for an Unparalleled Future sessions begin this week. These in-person sessions are led by senior leadership and dig into the personal connections made throughout their journeys. Sessions at HMSL will run Sept. 13 through Sept. 29. Click here to register on LMS.
Your Vaccine Records
Employee Health has developed a new process for employees to give their consent to have any vaccinations received at a Houston Methodist physician’s office automatically flow from Epic to Employee Health. You can read this message from HR Hub for information on how to do this.
March of Dimes Award
HMSL was recently awarded for our 2022 March of Dimes fundraising efforts. HMSL raised a total of $20,450, coming in 3rd place in Fort Bend County. Thank you for your unending support of this important non-profit, which is dedicated to the health of all mothers and babies. A special thank you to the HMSL March of Dimes Committee for all the work you put in to another successful fundraiser.
Welcome New Physicians
Aman Ali, M.D., has joined Houston Methodist Surgical Associates at Sugar Land. He specializes in weight loss surgery, gastric bypass, gastrointestinal surgery, esophageal surgery and more.
Michelle Shan Jiang, M.D. has joined Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates at Sugar Land and specializes in comprehensive obstetrical care, high-risk pregnancies, contraception and family planning, and more.
Hari Mitra, M.D. has joined Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine deformities, scoliosis, minimally invasive spine surgery and more.
Welcome New Interns
HMSL is excited to welcome two new administrative interns to our campus for the fall 2022 semester. Click here to read more about how they will serve our marketing and operations departments. Please give them a warm welcome when you see them.
Winter GN Cohort Applications
Registration for the winter cohort of HM's graduate nurse residency program closes Sept. 15. Nurses with less than six months of experience are eligible to apply. Please share this link with your family and friends or anyone you know graduating soon that may be a good fit for HMSL!
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. The National Institute of Mental Health defines self-care as "taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health." Your health is important to us, so we want to offer you a few ways to help take care of your entire self:
Attend one of the many activities hosted by Employee Wellness geared towards self-care. There is also a self-care calendar and bingo challenge to complete by September 30th. All of these can help you earn Virgin Pulse points as we finish up Health Tracks for 2022.
Take care of yourself while earning CE credits by attending mindfulness training or mindfulness practice sessions.
Book a massage, acupuncture or personal training session right here on campus.
Attend a Nourish Your Soul. These 15-minute sessions are held every Thursday at 12:00 via Teams.
Take a walk around campus to destress! Employee Wellness will host weekly walks beginning September 16 at noon through November. Keep an eye on your email for more details.
Convenience Corner: #LifeHacks
Our team members wear multiple hats. They are dedicated caregivers while at work but are partners, parents, children, neighbors, volunteers, hobbyists and more. This week, we’re featuring tips and tricks from co-workers to make your everyday life just a little bit easier.
Employee: Dan Hootman, Sr. Project Manager - Administration, Dutiful-Dad-On-The-Run
Dan’s #LifeHack:
"Daddy Dude Go-Bag. This is my go-to backpack whenever our family is out and about. We leave our go-bag at the garage entrance so my wife or I can grab it when we’re out with our toddler.
- Backpack
- Clothing - Top, Bottom, Underwear, Socks
- Hygiene - Diapers, Wipes, Doggie Waste Bags (can be utilized for trash), antiseptic/ alcohol wipes, First Aid Kit, Hand Sanitizer
- Food - Water bottle, snack bars
- Misc. - Multi-tool (Swiss Army knife, Leatherman multitool, etc.), notebook + pencil
This saves us time and money and those 'oh no!' moments more times than I can count."
If you have a trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that you use to make your life easier and more convenient – please share it with us by emailing Rashna Barge.
Pandemic and Outbreak Resources
COVID-19 Pandemic
We continue to monitor the current uptick of COVID-19 cases at HMSL. Click here for the latest data.
Monkeypox Outbreak
Click here to see the Clinical Resource Guide for clinical guidance on the response to the monkeypox outbreak.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Childbirth Center Patient: “Although my C-section was earlier than expected, the L+D staff was very impressive. They expedited the surgery and the team was seamless, even with little advance notice. Everyone was also very friendly. I would say that my L+D experience was much better than where I had my first child. The nursing experience seemed better and they were seemingly more informative and spent a lot of time focusing on the mental health.”
Brazos 6 Patient: “Best hospital stay I have ever had. The staff was super nice, attentive and supportive I had excellent nurses especially Rolie, Mario, Earnest, and Kourtney. The surgical and anesthesia staff were excellent too.”
Breast Care Center Patient: “Lincy was very caring, always ensured that I was comfortable and exhibited empathy when she had to take the scans in uncomfortable positions. A wonderful experience overall.”
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, September 16: Sepsis Symposium 2022: Novel Landscape of Sepsis. Hybrid symposium. Click here for information.
Friday September 16: Hispanic Heritage Celebration, hosted by LatinX ERG. More information here.
Wednesday, September 21: BLS Class. Course ID: 2832. Brazos Conference Rooms B&C, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. More information here.
Thursday, September 22: Focusing on the Family: Exploring Breast Cancer Prevention Through a Genetic Lens. Virtual.12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Register here.
Sunday, September 25: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year, begins at sunset)
Friday, September 30: No Harm Wound Care Council's 9th Annual Wound Care Conference. 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Brazos Conference Center. Earn up to 4 CEs. Click here to register.
Friday, September 30: Deadline to complete Health Track
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Monday, September 12 – Wednesday, September 14: @ Detroit Tigers
Thursday, September 15 – Sunday, September 18: vs Oakland Athletics
Tuesday, September 13 – Sunday, September 18: vs Salt Lake City Bees
Sunday, September 18: @ Denver Broncos
Tuesday, September 13: Michael Bublé, Toyota Center
Wednesday, September 14: Earth Wind & Fire, Smart Financial Centre
Friday, September 16: Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
JOKE OF THE WEEK
How does Bigfoot tell time?
He checks his Sasquatch.