Houston Methodist is extending COVID-19 testing for family members of employees and medical staff. Although it is best to celebrate holidays virtually this year, we realize that many of us will choose to celebrate the holidays with family and friends in a socially responsible way. Family members that do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 can schedule an appointment for a … [Read more...]
Holiday Festivities
Below are some specific tips for being safe, as well as ways to express your gratitude during this special season. Because of the growing numbers in our community testing positive for COVID-19, the perfect scenario is not to host or join any gatherings for Christmas. If you are going to participate in a department Christmas lunch, please bring food individually served or … [Read more...]
Visitor Policy Change
For the safety of our staff, physicians and patients, we are implementing more restrictive visitor hours. No “new” visitors after 7 p.m. The main entrances close at 7 p.m. and at that time, the Main and Brazos Pavilion elevators will also be restricted to help with any movement to the nursing units. The cut off for entry to the units will help the ED have a clear time by … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Telecounseling Program
The Pharmacy Department teamed up with the Infusion Center to begin a telecounseling medication pilot program, which proved to be very helpful due to the new COVID-19 precautions. The program provides an alternative, effective method to educate patients and caregivers due to social distancing concerns, especially for our immunocompromised patients. The program has … [Read more...]
Holiday COVID-19 Testing
Houston Methodist is offering COVID-19 testing for family members of employees and medical staff prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Although it is best to celebrate holidays virtually this year, we realize that many of us will choose to celebrate the holidays with family and friends in a socially responsible way. For those of us with family attending college, or who live … [Read more...]