HMSL News to Know - Week of May 15, 2023

Week of May 15, 2023

June Town Hall Meetings

Mark your calendars for our second quarter town hall meetings, which begin June 13. The HMSL Senior Leadership Team is inviting all employees to attend one session. They'll share important updates and answer your questions. You can submit questions, thoughts or topics you want addressed during these town halls ahead of time by clicking here.

Tuesday, June 13 10-11 a.m. Brazos Conference Center
Wednesday, June 14 1-2 p.m. Virtual
Tuesday, June 20 7:30-8:30 a.m. Virtual
Friday, June 23 9-10 a.m. Brazos Conference Center
Saturday, June 24 Noon-1 p.m. Brazos Conference Center
Tuesday, June 27 Noon-1 p.m. Brazos Conference Center

To sign up, click here and select "My Learning." In the "Find Learning" tab search for course number 1636018, select "assign to me" and then "register now." Click here for a helpful flyer. We look forward to seeing you!

HMSL 2023 Nursing Award Winners

Hospital Week Recap

We hope everybody enjoyed Hospital Week at HMSL. From food, to treats and refreshing drinks - there was something for everybody. Hospital Week is an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems and health care workers for everything they do in our community. Thank you!

Kaizen Success - EVS Equipment Rooms

HMSL is celebrating a successful Kaizen 5S event - the reorganization of the housekeeping department in the Main Tower. A 5S event is a defined approach for identifying excess and organizing the workplace - a place for everything and everything in its place. The before and after pictures of the EVS main equipment room and three storage closets really showcase the power of teamwork and planning. From cluttered and chaotic to organized and functional, the new spaces are amazing. All equipment and supplies are now labeled - and everything has a designated area which is clearly marked. Kudos to everyone involved.

Before - EVS Main Equipment Room

After - EVS Main Equipment Room

Closet 'Before' Pictures

Closet 'After' Pictures

Don't forget, at HMSL, all staff and leaders are encouraged to take an active role in continuous improvement. That means your space could get a makeover too. Scan the 'opportunity for improvement' QR code on your badge buddy and fill out the form.

Employee Survey: Workplace of Choice

At HMSL, we are committed to being a workplace of choice for our employees providing a culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance and offers innovative opportunities to empower professional and personal growth. We invite you to complete a short survey to share your feedback. The deadline is May 22. We look forward to hearing from you.

HMSL Mental Health Awareness Day

Help stop the stigma associated with mental health! This Friday, May 19, join Clinical Education, Wellness, Music Therapy, HR and Women’s Services for some fun activities to improve your mental health and learn about the resources we have here at HMSL for you and your family! We will have a raffle for a free massage, HMSL gear and a gift basket, along with some great giveaways! The event will be held outside the main atrium Starbucks from 7:15-9 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join the NAMIWalks Greater Houston event

Join the Houston Methodist team for the National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMIWalks Greater Houston event! NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Employees who participate will receive 1,000 HealthyDirections+ points toward their DIY Health Tracks. The walk is Saturday, May 20 at Sam Houston Park. It starts at 8:30 a.m. Click here to register or donate in support of the Houston Methodist NAMIWalks team.

Patience Experience

Thank you for helping to make 2023 Patient Experience Week a success! We had so many thoughtful responses to the daily email prompts. One of the questions was 'What inspired you to choose a career in health care'? Some responses shared were: "I wanted to be of service," "I wanted to help people thrive," "Need identified, prepared mind, needs met," "Seeing patients win is my joy."

Your dedication to our patients shines through each day. Please enjoy a video with the images captured throughout the week.

March of Dimes Fundraising

Our March of Dimes (MOD) fundraising campaign continues this week. Raffle tickets for the basket drawings are still on sale. Ticket purchases can be made online or in person via credit card, Venmo, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal. The drawing is at 1 p.m. on May 26. Click here to buy your tickets. You do not need to be present to win. There are a total of 23 baskets. You can check out the baskets here.

Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Workshop

The Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Council is hosting their annual workshop on June 9. This is a great opportunity for those who want to develop an EBP or Quality Improvement project and get hands-on training. Nurses who attend will get CMEs. The workshop is from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Brazos Pavilion in conference rooms A & D. Click here for registration information.

Neuroscience Nurses Week is May 14-20. Neuroscience nurses and NPs can be found throughout the organization, including the ED, ICU, 5 West, Neuro IR lab and outpatient clinics. They care for patients experiencing neurological conditions, such as stroke, spinal disorders, Parkinson’s disease, meningitis, encephalitis, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Click here to read about others celebrating this month.

PATIENT COMPLIMENTS

Brazos 6 Patient: "I must commend everyone that took care of me throughout my visit. The doctors and nurses were professional in their care. As far as I am concerned, this is the best hospital in the whole world. This was my best hospital experience. You all saved my life in an emergency and I was in so much pain. But all I have to say is THANK YOU ALL. May God Almighty bless each and every one of you for the excellent work you do. Thank you all."

Childbirth Center Patient: "The labor & delivery team, especially the nurses, were exceptional. They made what would have been a very scary experience tolerable. Their professionalism, care and expertise were clearly evident. I am so grateful to have had such an amazing team care for me."

Main 5 East Patient: "I am alive because of the amazing staff at Methodist - LITERALLY! They were all so kind, caring and did an excellent job! They had wonderful bedside manners and made me feel confident in their abilities. I will forever be grateful for everyone! They took great care of my husband and sister who were with me also."

COVID-19 Tests Still Covered

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration will end on May 11. Houston Methodist medical plans will continue to cover over-the-counter (OTC) laboratory tests for COVID-19 with or without a prescription with no out-of-pocket costs up to two tests per month. Questions? Email the HR Hub here.