Week of July 3, 2023
Chris Siebenaler
CEO, Regional Executive Vice President
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through 2023!
We recently completed our second quarter Town Hall meetings. At these meetings, we highlighted your efforts to improve processes and outcomes through kaizen events, our redesigned unit-based huddles, and your idea ticket submissions. Your ideas are leading to improvements in outcomes for patients and visitors. If you missed the Town Halls, we'll be sharing snippets here in the weekly newsletter and on Chris' Corner throughout the summer.
Our next set of Town Hall meetings are tentatively planned for October, both in-person and virtually. These meetings provide an opportunity to celebrate our successes and stay updated on our strategic priorities.
Thank you for your commitment to our patients and to each other. Have a wonderful, safe 4th of July!
June Town Hall Meetings
The Senior Leadership Team is giving away prizes to employees who attended a Town Hall session and filled out the feedback survey at the end. Winners for the June 20 session are: Kimberly Rodriguez, Varsha Patel, Lindsay Chavez, Pathik Bhatt and Karen Batchelor. Winners for the June 23 session are: Caryn Goode, Riaellen Tatlonghari, Luz Malit, Jeana Douglas and Mfon Mole. Winners for the June 26 session are: Honey Candol (Honey Jane Alfanta), Anna Stephen, Laura Srubar, Jessica Orduno, Angelina Cedillo, Philip Felton and Fafa Abotchie. Winners for the June 27 session are: Kris Neelon, Rebecca Rodriguez, Debra McCain, Cheryl Tubbs and Roberta Mayers. Please email Rashna Barge to collect your prize!
Manage Unconscious Bias In-Person Learning
The Office of DEI is hosting another session in their Managing Unconscious Bias learning series. Unconscious bias can affect many things, from teamwork to the recruitment process, and it may create a disconnected workplace culture. The session is Friday, July 7, from 10-11:15 a.m. in Main AD Conference Room. Sign up through LMS with item #1605003 or click here.
New Finance Manager - South Region
Congratulations to Jiayan (Vivian) Chen on her promotion to Finance Manager, serving the south region. Vivian will continue to support HMSL as we work to backfill her Senior Financial Analyst position, but she will also take on duties supporting the region. She has been a part of the Methodist system since 2015. Click here to read more about her and her new role. Congratulations Vivian!
Pathway to Unparalleled
Pathway to Unparalleled (PTU) is back and this year’s interactive program is designed to help employees think about unparalleled safety. The 90-minute sessions will focus on how each member of the Houston Methodist team plays a role in creating a safe environment that preserves the physical and psychological health and well-being of all employees, patients and visitors.
Employee sessions will begin Aug. 20 and continue through October. All Houston Methodist employees are strongly encouraged to attend and to register as soon as possible. Click here for instructions on how to register.
Neuroscience & Spinal Disorders Symposium
HMSL is hosting a Neuroscience and Spinal Disorders Symposium on August 25 and 26 at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. Neurological and spinal disorders affect more than 100 million Americans. This in-person event has been eagerly anticipated since COVID forced the cancellation of our 2020 symposium. CME credit, plus credit for nurses, PT, OT, and EEG techs will be offered. Please consider attending and bringing a friend! You can read more about the symposium by clicking here.
Star Wars at the Symphony Giveaway
Is the force with you? HMSL is giving away four (4) tickets to the Houston Symphony’s upcoming performance of Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at the Hobby Center on Saturday, July 29. Relive the magic of this 1977 film as the first chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy projects on the big screen at The Hobby Center, with each note of John Williams’ famous score performed live by the Houston Symphony. We are searching for HMSL’s biggest Star Wars fan to win these tickets. Click here to enter. The deadline to enter is Friday, July 14.
Change your Teams background
Did you know you can easily change your Microsoft Teams background? Teams has an array of backgrounds you can choose from, and they continually add more. Plus, we have HM backgrounds to give your meetings a fresh, new look! For all available HM images and instructions on uploading new images to Teams, click here then go to the HM Teams Backgrounds tab. You can also click here to download the HMSL Celebration backgrounds.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Main 4 West Patient: "During my stay, I was very pleased with the care of the nurses and staff on the floor. I was admitted at night and the next day, all the consultants came to see me. There is a young doctor from gastroenterology who was so nice and jolly when he came to check on me. He even spoke with my daughter and they exchanged conversation regarding their high school days. Every morning he came and greeted me with a smile, which helped me to recover faster. There is also an exceptional male PCA who really deserves a reward. All nurses and staff are the best. I have been recommending Methodist as the best hospital."
Main 6 East Patient: "I cannot say enough good things about this hospital. The doctors and nurses were wonderful - always a smile, a clean neat room, very helpful. I have never been in such a wonderful, caring hospital. I recommend this hospital to everyone!"
Brazos 5 Patient: "The care I received from the doctors, nurses, aides and food services was excellent, also the cleaning staff was very respectful. I always tell my friends if you are going to need a doctor or hospital - Methodist is the place to go."
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, July 4: Independence Day
Friday, July 7: Due date for staff self-evaluation to be complete in MARS. More information.
Friday, July 7: Managing Unconscious Bias In-Person Learning. Sign up here.
Tuesday, August 8: Patient satisfaction bonus payout
Thursday, August 10: Where Healing Happens: A Day in the Life of our Senior Leadership Team. More information.
Sunday, August 20: 'Pathway to Unparalleled' employee sessions begin. More information to register.
Friday, August 25 & Saturday, August 25: Neuroscience and Spinal Disorders Symposium. More information.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Monday, July 3: @ Texas Rangers
Tuesday, July 4 - Wednesday, July 5: vs. Colorado Rockies
Thursday, July 6 - Sunday, July 9: vs. Seattle Mariners
Monday, July 3: vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers
Tuesday, July 4 - Sunday, July 9: @ Round Rock Express
Friday, July 7: Eslabon Armado, Smart Financial Centre
Saturday, July 8: Blink 182, Toyota Center
Saturday, July 8: Louis Tomlinson, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"We will fail when we fail to try."
- Rosa Parks