HMSL News to Know - Week of January 23, 2023

Week of January 23, 2023

Town Hall with HM CEO Dr. Marc Boom

All employees are invited to join Dr. Marc Boom on Monday, Jan. 30, at 2:30 p.m. for a virtual state of the system presentation and town hall conversation. Dr. Boom will discuss last year's successes and share his vision for 2023 and beyond. After the half-hour presentation, Dr. Boom will take questions from employees online. The presentation will be recorded and shared afterward for those employees who aren’t able to attend the live town hall. Register for the presentation.

Town Halls with Chris Siebenaler and HMSL Senior Leadership

HMSL town halls, including three virtual sessions, begin next week on Tuesday, Jan. 31. We look forward to seeing you at these town hall events to discuss what is ahead around the hospital for 2023. 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. Click here for a helpful flyer. We look forward to seeing you!

2023 Town Hall Sessions

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7-8 a.m., Brazos Conference Center
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Brazos Conference Center
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10-11 a.m., Brazos Conference Center
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 4-5 p.m., Virtual
Thursday, Feb. 9, Noon-1 p.m., Virtual
Monday, Feb. 13. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Virtual

Bivalent COVID-19 Booster

Given the current uptick in cases, employees are encouraged to get a bivalent COVID-19 booster to help stop the spread of the disease. To get a booster appointment, text HM Employee Health to 45991 to register for a vaccine appointment or click to make an appointment. If you have questions about booster eligibility, please email Employee Health.

Reporting Workplace Violence

It is important to report workplace violence (WPV) in a timely manner. This helps impacted individuals get the help they need and also allows for the opportunity to put interventions in place to avoid it happening again. Please click here for a helpful flyer on how to report incidents of WPV.

Clinician Educator Workshop

The Office of Curriculum and Educational Development is taking applications for the 2023 Clinician Educator Pathway Workshop. This free workshop features principles, guidelines, and behavioral alternatives that teachers can use to improve their teaching effectiveness. The application deadline is February 5. Click here for more information.

Eating Around HMSL

In 2022, we introduced many new food options to HMSL. The team in Food and Nutrition wants to remind you of the convenient options available to you 24/7 and share a sneak peek into what’s in store for 2023!

Farmer’s Fridge: Grab fresh salads, bowls, wraps and other items in Sweetwater Pavilion. You can order ahead on the app and pick up by simply typing in a confirmation code, or order right at the machine.
Bleni: Delicious smoothies are available at the kiosk near Main 2nd Floor Starbucks. They come in a variety of flavors and are even customizable to the consistency you like your smoothies.
Byte Fridge: These fridge locations are stocked with many of the same grab-and-go food and drink options you can find in the Garden Café. They are conveniently located outside the café and next to the Main 2nd Floor Starbucks.
COMING SOON — MyEatz: Order ahead at various locations throughout the hospital via an easy-to-use app! The app will first roll out to the three Starbucks locations on campus, but plans are to roll it out at the Garden Café later this year.
COMING SOON — Self Checkout: A new self-service checkout option will be installed at the Garden Café to help save you time when you are grabbing your meal.
COMING SOON — Yo-Kai Ramen: A customizable ramen kiosk will offer fresh ramen tailored to your taste buds.

Happy Lunar New Year

January 22 marked the Lunar New Year — an important traditional holiday for our colleagues whose ancestry is rooted in Asia. Many celebrations, including lantern parades, festivals and parties, begin the day before the New Year and continue until the Lantern Festival (Feb. 5) ends the New Year observance. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit extends through Feb. 9, 2024.

There are various Lunar New Year events happening systemwide:

Wednesday, Jan. 25, Noon: Asian Heritage ERG hosts virtual discussion, "The Immigration History of Asian Americans to Houston." Click here for Teams link.
Thursday, Jan. 26, Noon: Asian Heritage ERG and CPAM host musical and dance performance by Trio Oriens via livestream. Click here for link.
Friday, Jan. 27, 12:30 p.m.: Asian Heritage ERG and CPAM host dance performance and martial arts demonstration via livestream. Click here for link.

PATIENT COMPLIMENTS

Wound Care Center: "I am so impressed with every professional with whom I've met on my team. Each of them have taken the best care of me. It starts with the registration desk when I arrive and it gets even better as I have contact with each of the nurses and with Dr. Ali and especially with Jose, the hyperbaric oxygen therapy technician, as most of his time is taking care of me during the lengthy procedure. Because of my team and their treatment of me so patiently and so kindly, it has made time fly - despite the long drive and the several weeks of procedures. I'm feeling that there is a real hope that my wound will completely be gone and out of my life for good."

Main 5 West: "I received excellent care from helpful nurses and one special doctor — Dr. Oolut. I highly recommend this hospital's excellent service and care to others."

Childbirth Center: "The nurses and doctors were really attentive and efficient. My questions were answered and my concerns were addressed. Overall, it was a very pleasant hospital stay and delivery experience."

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, January 23: MLK book drive ends.

Thursday, January 26: Employee Health closed from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31: HMSL Town Halls begin. Register on LMS.

Tuesday, February 7: Patient satisfaction bonus payout

Wednesday, February 22: Hand hygiene bonus payout

JUST FOR FUN DATES