Friday, September 3, 2021 | 3:25 p.m. As we head into the Labor Day Weekend, I wanted to give everyone a COVID-19 update. In the video below, I cover how many patients we have at HMSL and across the system, third (booster) shots, our positivity rate and how the data suggests we're leveling off. https://youtu.be/oClQs-wBat0 Thank you all for all your efforts over the last … [Read more...]
2021 I CARE Award Winners
Each recipient of the I CARE Award has displayed the values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence to patients, their families and coworkers. They were nominated by supervisors, coworkers and patients, and they are the best of the best. Please join me in congratulating the I CARE award winners for 2021. Pat Hogue Maria Gordon Alejandrina … [Read more...]
U.S. News Rankings 2020
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading hospitals in the Houston area and in the state. This year, Houston Methodist Sugar Land tied for No. 4 in Houston, up from No. 5 in 2019, and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas, up from No. 9 in 2019. The hospital ranked in the following high performing specialties: diabetes … [Read more...]
Stop the Spread
As Dr. Phillips stated in a previous communication, it is important that we stay healthy for our families and for our city as we will need to care for the sickest in our community. We have a major advantage that all of our employees are vaccinated, and we are better able to safely care for patients. At least 50 hospital systems have followed our lead—and now all the major … [Read more...]
Screening Station Questionnaires
OSHA has released new guidance that influenced how we are handling screenings at all entrances to the hospital. What changed? We will no longer require temperatures to be taken upon entry, but we will display posters with screening questions for patients and visitors to verbally complete before entering the building. More information For the most up-to-date … [Read more...]