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Week of November 20, 2023

Magnet Thanks and Giving

When you're running out to the grocery store this week, be sure to pick up a few extra cans for the Magnet Council's food drive. They are partnering with ABC 13 for the Share Your Holidays food drive. The food will go to the FBISD Share Your Dreams program and the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. You can drop off your donations in boxes on your unit or in the white boxes in the lobbies of Main, Sweetwater, MOB 3 and Brazos. Items needed are canned fruit and vegetables, pasta, soups/broth, crackers, granola bars, peanut butter and jelly. The food drive ends on Monday, Nov. 27. Click here for more information.

2023 United Way Campaign

Our 2023 United Way campaign is officially wrapped up and thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our original goal! HMSL raised more than $26,000! Donating to United Way helps bring lasting, effective solutions to big problems, such as family financial stability, education, health and overall quality of life. A big kudos to our United Way champion Robert Vitela and his support: Pat Hogue, Charlie Tran, Arashal Ryals, Michael McFall and George Mathews. This group worked long hours behind the scenes, making this campaign a success. Without our generous employees, we could not have raised this money for those in need in our community. Thank you all!

Open Enrollment Continues

Open Enrollment continues this week, until Friday, Dec. 1. The HR Hub has this Quick Start Guide to go over new changes. You can also listen to a recorded webinar explaining what's new in your benefits this year. Some of the changes include:

DNV Survey Window Approaching

Our HMSL DNV Survey window is approaching. It's always an opportunity for us to share what makes HMSL great. Mark your calendars: our mock DNV survey is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Nov. 30. To avoid common nonconformances, follow these guidelines:

• Infection Prevention and Control: Maintain a sanitary environment; do not store items in splash zones
• Medication Management: Do not administer medications outside order parameters; follow appropriate waste and disposal of medications
• Patient Rights: Restraint/Seclusion Orders: Ensure correct restraint documentation and orders, ensure documentation of completed one-hour face-to-face evaluation is present and timely
• Patient Rights: Ligature Risks: For 1:1 monitoring, ensure objective evidence that a staff member was assigned care and correct documentation of monitoring is completed, per policy

This accreditation is important because it demonstrates our dedication to our patients’ safety and care.  Click here for more information.

Fall 2023 International Fashion Show

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's International Fashion Show. It was amazing to see the rich cultures that make up our staff. We had employees representing 12 countries: Chile, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, USA and Vietnam. A jubilant celebration of Diversity & Culture infused the event with a lively and dynamic spirit. We hope everyone enjoyed the festivities and we hope to see you next year! Click here to see more photos of the event.

DIY Series - Wreath Making

This week is your last chance to register for our final class in the Employee DIY Series - wreath making. Whether you are celebrating a season or a favorite sports team, learn how to make a beautiful wreath, step by step. The class is $35 on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Click here for more information. The last day to register is Sunday, Nov. 26.

October Idea Ticket Tank Winners 

Congratulations to our four October idea ticket tank winners. They are:

• Sibi Abraham, ICU: Submitted an idea ticket that helped ensure the right feeding bags during ICU’s transition of feeding pumps. Departments collaborated with: Central Supply
• Shawna Niles: ICU: Suggested that Propofol containers be moved to an easier-to-reach spot. Departments collaborated with: Pharmacy, Facilities
• Shania Joseph, Transportation: Idea ticket helped clear up issue where patients were listed as OTF when they were still on the floor. Department collaborated with: ED
• Alyssa Thompson, Cardio Diagnostics: Suggested increased communication between Heart Center and Echo team when patients and/or physicians were running late. Decreased unnecessary trips with heavy machines. Departments collaborated with: Heart Center

Their idea tickets are displayed on the tank if you’d like to read more about them. Our next drawing will be at the end of November. Each winner gets a prize and is invited to a quarterly lunch with the Senior Leadership Team. Be sure your department is submitting completed idea tickets in the tank once you find solutions to your improvements.

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Tickets to Houston Ballet’s "The Nutcracker"

Houston Methodist employees can receive a 50% discount on up to four tickets for select performances of The Nutcracker. Discounted performances:

To take advantage of this discount, log on to YouDecide. Click on the Events and Theme Parks tile and select Houston Ballet.  If you have never used the site before, use the code MTH052 to register. Houston Methodist is proud to be the official health care provider for the Houston Ballet.

Macy’s Discount Day to Help HM Employees Helping Employees Fund

November is a big awareness month. It is Epilepsy Awareness Month and Honoring Caregivers Month. Click here to read about all those who are celebrating this month.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life."
- Rumi