Security Alert | COVID-19 Reporting | Holy Week | Tax Day | TAPS Reporting | New Planning Resource | Space Cowboys | Encanto Event
Week of April 11, 2022
Houston Methodist Sugar Land security is dedicated to the protection of all people and property on the hospital campus. We routinely work closely with local law enforcement to address criminal activity and add extra security measures as needed, including extra security and police patrols, as well as dedicated video surveillance monitoring. We want to make sure everyone is aware of the current criminal trend plaguing Texas and other states.
According to the Houston Police Department, there were 1,974 reported incidents of catalytic converter thefts in Houston in the first two months of 2022. This comes after 7,822 were reported to the department in 2021. Nationwide, there has been a 300% increase in these thefts.
Converters are a popular item for thieves because they contain precious metals and can be stolen from a vehicle in under two minutes. You can read more here about which cars thieves are targeting and when, as well safety tips to keep in mind.
COVID-19 Case Reporting
Following suit with system-wide changes to COVID-19 protocol, COVID-19 numbers will no longer be reported in the weekly employee newsletter. Of course, we will reinstate COVID-19 reporting if we begin to see an increase in cases or positivity in testing.
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This Week is Holy WeekSunday marked Palm Sunday, which remembers Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem, and serves as the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian faith. Good Friday, the day of Jesus's crucifixion, will be observed on April 15, followed by Easter Sunday on April 17. |
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Tax Day is April 18The IRS has pushed Tax Day to April 18. W-2 forms are available on MARS for those who opted to receive them electronically. If you did not receive your W-2 electronically, it was mailed to your address on file. 1095-C forms are available on MARS for all employees. |
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Transparency and Accountability in Patient Safety
The TAPS system, formerly known as PSN, is a valuable tool in reporting patient safety issues. Reporting these incidents is crucial so that various departments can find out why it occurred and improve any processes or policies to keep patients safe in the future. All TAPS are reviewed by the Quality Department, the unit or department where the incident occurred and any other departments or individuals who might need to be made aware.
New Planning Resource Available
Houston Methodist has access to a new planning resource — the Sg2 intelligence platform. Sg2 is a subsidiary of Vizient and is a client-accountable healthcare company focused on industry trends, insights, and national level analytics. Anyone with a Houston Methodist email can access the platform after establishing an account. Questions: contact Selina Garcia.
Space Cowboys Season Begins
In addition to serving as the Houston Astros' official health care provider, Houston Methodist is now the official health care provider of the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. As part of the Space Cowboys partnership, we will be offering employees discount tickets to all home games in select sections. To take advantage of this discount, log on to YouDecide. Click on the Sports Tile and select Space Cowboys. If you have never used the site before, use the code MTH052 to register. You can read more about the partnership here.
Sign up to get early access to a Center for Performing Arts Medicine Family Art Experience curated for Houston Methodist employees about the Disney movie, Encanto. The virtual event on April 14 features an interview with lead actress Stephanie Beatriz, who plays Mirabel, answering questions submitted from Houston Methodist families, and two family art-making activities. Join us from the comfort of your own home and on your own time! Sign up here.
Family Art Experience
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
From a Main 6 West patient: "During my hospital stay, staff and physicians were always concerned and provided excellent care. Even with this COVID pandemic, they made my stay as comfortable as they could. "
From a Main 4 West patient: "Even amidst COVID-19, your hospital staff was amazing. I choose Houston Methodist Sugar Land every time I need a hospital. Doctors called my wife every time to update her on my status or any changes since she was not able to attend."
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday April 13: Houston Methodist Sugar Land Blood Drive. Register here.
Thursday, April 14: Houston Methodist Sugar Land's March of Dimes fundraiser continues. Stop by the table in the Main Atrium between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or contact Michelle Smith to get involved.
Friday, April 15: Good Friday
Sunday, April 17: Easter Sunday
Monday, April 18: Tax Day
Friday, April 29: Jazz Doctors. Enjoy a fun-filled concert of jazz music performed by Texas Medical Center physicians.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Things To Do:
Tuesday, April 12: Space Cowboys Home Opener, Constellation Field
Monday, April 18: Astros Home Opener vs LA Angels, Minute Maid Park
Tuesday, April 19: The Bachelor Live On Stage, Smart Financial Centre
Things For Laughs
Monday, April 11: National Pet Day
Tuesday, April 12: National Only Child Day
Saturday, April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day
Sunday, April 17: National Crawfish Day
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Before you marry a person you should first make them use a computer with slow internet to see who they really are."
- Will Ferrell