October 2, 2017: How do you show up for your life each day? Do you do it in a powerful, intentional way or are you preoccupied and distracted. I recently read an interesting article by Linda Swindling, JD, CSP. Swindling claims that first impressions are made in 30 seconds or less. This means we have very little time to make a good first impression with our patients, their … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Magnet
September 25, 2017: We are a Magnet® hospital! I hope you were able to join us September 20th when we received the phone call from the American Nurses Credentialing Center granting us our first Magnet designation. During that phone call Brian Selig, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, a member of the Magnet® Commission Executive Committee informed us that we also received four … [Read more...]
Teleconference with Magnet
Please join us in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center to hear Brian Selig, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, Director, Magnet Recognition Program® speak with us regarding the results of our July 2017 Magnet site visit. Wednesday, Sept. 20 Brazos Pavilion Conference Center 8 a.m. -- Don't be late! … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Strategic Plan
September 18, 2017: Strategic plans help us set our priorities, focus our energy and resources, and ensure that we are all working toward common goals. Our strategic plans must be aligned with our mission, vision and values so that our plans are congruent with who we say we are. You can find the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (HMSL) 2016-2020 Strategic Plan on the … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Mission
September 11, 2017: How many of you know the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Mission statement? What about the Houston Methodist Nursing Mission statement? Mission statements express our purpose and inspire us to reach our goals and commitments. I’m proud of our HMSL and Nursing Department mission statements because they help us set our course and define our higher … [Read more...]