Thank our patient care and unit administrative assistants for the mission critical work they do every day in taking care of our patients. Their compassion and active listening help make our patients feel important and cared for. You keep our patients clean and comfortable to maintain their dignity. You are appreciated by all of our nurses for your partnership and support. You … [Read more...]
Hand Hygiene Winners – April Unit Award
Congratulations to our top performing Hand Hygiene Kudos Cards Units for April 2018. 5 West - you all are doing a fantastic job! You've won this award several times already. Keep it up! 5 West Questions? Contact Dr. Jeffrey Jackson at jjackson2@houstonmethodist.org. … [Read more...]
Mary Jo Pierce, RN, named DAISY Award winner
Mary Jo Pierce, RN, of OR Services was honored as the hospital’s DAISY Award winner for the first quarter of 2018. Mary Jo was praised for the comfort and care she provides to families who are dealing with the stress and uncertainty of surgery. “When she entered the room there was something about her that brought a peace over all of us,” wrote the nominator. “She and my … [Read more...]
Hand Hygiene Winners – May
Congratulations to our hand hygiene winner who was been recognized for her exceptional hand hygiene practices! Michael Hernandez, RN - 5 Brazos Reena Binu, RN - 4 West Every other week, we will select two HMSL employees who have been acknowledged for their hand hygiene practices on Kudos Cards. Each winner will be awarded a pair of movie tickets. Questions? Contact … [Read more...]
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Join me in celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals week April 22–28, 2018. It is an annual celebration of the Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Technologists/Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomists, Histology Assistants, Pathologists in addition to other laboratory professionals who are a critical component in providing timely, and improving patient … [Read more...]