New Spiritual Care Director | Performance Excellence | Safety Fair | National Anthem | COVID-19
Week of July 11, 2022
New Spiritual Care Director
Please join in welcoming Robert Vitela as the new Spiritual Care and Values Integration Director at HMSL.
Robert comes to us from Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital where he has served for 2-and-a-half years. Robert served Clear Lake faithfully and was an anchor during the COVID-19 pandemic, spending much of his time in units with patients as well as staff.
Among many initiatives, Robert was instrumental in leading the development of a 24-hour chaplain support line to offer emotional and spiritual support to patients and staff which proved to be a crucial resource during the pandemic.
This opportunity at HMSL will allow him to grow in his role as a director by supporting and overseeing a larger Spiritual Care team. Robert will begin rounding at HMSL periodically but has graciously agreed to continue serving HMCL through current leadership transitions, which includes hiring his replacement.
You can read more about Robert here. Please give him a warm HMSL welcome when you see him.
Performance Excellence Kickoff Meetings Begin Today
The first Performance Excellence: Everybody, Every Day kickoff meeting is today from 1 to 2 p.m. Registration for all of these meetings can be found by clicking here or by visiting LMS and searching for course 1620014. Hourly employees will be paid for attending. We look forward to seeing you there!
HMSL Safety Fair
HMSL will host a safety fair Thursday, July 14. The theme is "Aloha Safety” and puts a fun spin on very important information that will keep you and your colleagues safe during dangerous incidents. Topics include hazmat spills, active attackers and shooters, hurricane preparedness and more. It will be in the Main Atrium from 11:30 to 1:30 across from Starbucks.
O, Say Can You See!
Have you ever wondered what it is like to sing the national anthem at a baseball game? The Center For Performing Arts Medicine has your chance! Houston Methodist employees are invited to join the Houston Methodist Employee Choir in singing "The Star Spangled Banner" at two upcoming baseball games. You have to hurry — the deadline to register is today, July 11. Game information and registration can be found by clicking here. Good luck and play ball!
We continue to monitor the recent rise of COVID-19. You can see the latest COVID-19 numbers at HMSL by clicking here.
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
Outpatient PT/OT Patient: "Exceptional care in an exceptional facility. My PT, Carly, is extremely knowledgeable and equally compassionate. She is the reason I can give such a positive response and have nothing but glowing comments when sharing my experiences about Methodist with friends and family."
Childbirth Center Patient: "Huge thank you to my nurse, Peyton, on my very last day. Another huge thank you to Lucy, Irene, and Liz. They were all exceptional during my stay!"
Main 5 West Patient: "All the staff were excellent but we wanted to give a special shout out to our PM nurse and her assistant, Danielle and Ash!"
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, July 11: Performance Excellence: Everybody, Every Day kickoff meeting. 1 - 2 p.m., Brazos Conference Center. Register here.
Tuesday, July 12: Performance Excellence: Everybody, Every Day kickoff meeting. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Brazos Conference Center. Register here.
Wednesday, July 13: Performance Excellence: Everybody, Every Day kickoff meeting. 4 - 5 p.m., Brazos Conference Center. Register here.
Thursday, July 14: Safety Fair. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Main Atrium.
Friday, July 22: Final Preparing for Discharge Course. More information here.
Thursday, August 4: HMSL Community Baby Shower. New and expectant mothers are welcome. Register here.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Tuesday, July 12 - Thursday, July 14, @ Los Angeles Angels
Friday, July 15 - Sunday, July 17, vs Oakland Athletics
Tuesday, July 12 - Sunday, July 17, vs Reno Aces
Thursday, July 14: The Masked Singer National Tour, Smart Financial Centre
Saturday, July 16: Santana & Earth, Wind and Fire, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive."
- Mahatma Ghandi