Please join me in congratulating Tammy Babcock on her promotion to Respiratory Department Director, effective immediately. Tammy has been the department manager for the last 3 years and is a seasoned practitioner with experience in the director role previously. She has played an important part in building teamwork, facilitating evidence-based practice and most recently … [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...]
National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week
The Houston Methodist Sugar Land Medical Staff Services Team plays an important role in every aspect of the patient experience. We are the gatekeepers that ensure all medical staff credentials are appropriately vetted, assess qualifications and training, and adhere to medical staff bylaws. Our work sustains trust and minimizes disruptions to patient care. We may be a small … [Read more...]
Health Information Professionals Week 2020
This week marks a celebration of each of you. As Health Information Professionals, we are important players in the healthcare industry. This year has been incredibly challenging. As HIP front line workers in the pandemic, our responsibility is to be knowledge experts in governing the electronic health record and capturing necessary documentation, charges, and codes. Our … [Read more...]
Healthcare Security and Safety Week
The week of the 12th-17th is designated as Healthcare Security and Safety week. In partnership with the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), Houston Methodist Sugar Land would like to highlight the security and safety professionals. During Healthcare Security and Safety Week, we are proud to celebrate the role of security in serving the … [Read more...]