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Week of May 16, 2022
Hospital Week Wrap Up
Hospital Week 2022 is in the books! We hope you had fun at the activities and enjoyed the great treats and food on campus. Thank you to the Employee Activities Committee who planned and executed the events, as well as the many volunteers who assisted them. We could not have done it without you! We have one last gift in store for you. All Houston Methodist employees will receive a branded portable charger, which has built-in retracting charging cables. The device allows you to charge your phone or other devices anywhere. Due to ongoing supply chain issues, we expect the gifts to arrive in late summer.
Newsletter Scavenger Hunt
Beginning today, Monday, May 16, we will conduct a scavenger hunt contained inside the Employee E-Newsletter. In one of the links, you will find hidden instructions on how to enter your name into a raffle. Which link will it be and where will you find the hidden instructions? That's the mystery! There will be winners each week and one grand prize swag bag winner. The contest runs through June 10.
HMSL History Wall Updates
We are excited to announce the 2020 addition of the HMSL History Wall. It will be installed Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The teams installing it will be here as early as 10 a.m. both days to work on this project. The hallway will remain open, but please keep this in mind as you schedule patients and make your way throughout the hospital.
Professional Celebrations
May is Critical Care Awareness Month, which recognizes the work done for patients in intensive care and trauma units. On May 20, you are encouraged to wear blue in support of these employees. May 15-21 is also Neuroscience Nurses Week, when we pay tribute to those who care for patients with neurological diseases and disorders. Read more about the professions celebrating in May here
2022 Nursing Awards
Earlier this month, six HMSL nurses were honored for their outstanding work in their field. They serve in various parts of the hospital and are leaders in making our hospital unparalleled when it comes to safety, quality, service and innovation. More information about their awards can be found here.
Patient Satisfaction Bonuses
Houston Methodist rewards you financially when we achieve positive ratings for patient satisfaction. Eligible employees will receive a bonus payout Tuesday, May 17. Read more about eligibility here. Thank you for all you do!
Have a Service Request?
Did you know that you can submit work orders in MARS? From elevators, to plumbing and more, you can submit a request to the facilities team in the same place. Click here for a job aide that will walk you through the process.
May 17 marks the 68th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas decision. This decision signaled the end of the “separate but equal” precedent set nearly 60 years earlier in Plessy v. Ferguson. Thurgood Marshall, who in 1967 became the first African American Supreme Court justice, led a team of NAACP attorneys in arguing that state-sanctioned segregation of public schools was a violation of the 14th amendment. Houston's Texas Southern University named its law school in his honor.
This Week in History
PATIENT COMPLIMENTS
From a Main 6 West Patient: "From registration to discharge, all the nurses, staff, and doctors were on top of all my needs & care. They treated me well and in a kind manner. Always professional and made me feel at home. Thank you all."
From a Brazos 6 Patient: "The nurses were fantastic and one lady, who was not a nurse, was really sweet. She got me a larger bed and pillows and really made me feel comfortable."
From a Brazos 4 Patient: "The care I received was excellent. I was in room 482 and my nurse, Rebecca, was a very, very good RN. The whole unit was great. Also, thank you Meseret for great care."
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, May 17: Virtual Live Music Yoga. Join us for a live music yoga class honoring the inner strength in all of us. 1,000 Virgin Pulse points will be awarded for completion. Click here to participate.
Wednesday, May 18: Mental Health Awareness Day. Stop by for music and giveaways to help you de-stress, and enter the raffle for a relaxing prize. Click here for details.
Friday, May 20: MARS update. This will require downtime starting at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 21: Cardiology For the Non-Cardiologist. Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Education presents this virtual conference to teach non-cardiovascular health care providers guidelines and treatment approaches for cardiovascular disease and how to identify risk factors. For more information, click here.
JUST FOR FUN DATES
Monday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 18, @ Boston Red Sox
Thursday, May 19 - Sunday, May 22, vs Texas Rangers
Tuesday, May 16 - Sunday, May 22, vs Round Rock Express
Thursday, May 19: New Kids On The Block, Toyota Center
Saturday, May 21: Cody Jinks, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"If you don't like the road you're on, start paving another one.”
- Dolly Parton