Did you miss an important cancer screening test because of COVID-19? If so, you’re not alone. Some studies have shown that screenings for the most common forms of cancer fell by as much as 80 percent in the early days of the pandemic and were roughly 40 percent below normal throughout the third quarter of 2020. The good news is that screening numbers have rebounded as … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Serology Patient Surveillance
Houston Methodist Hospital System has implemented COVID-19 serology testing on all admitted patients. This is a Quality Improvement Project to determine the potential future clinical utility of COVID-19 Anti-Spike IgG Antibody Titers (levels) in managing COVID-19 patients and to assist understanding when booster vaccination may be warranted. The project is not research as … [Read more...]
Epic Update – Aug. 15
To prepare for the Aug. 15 Epic Update, be sure to review your Update Companion. Your Update Companion includes a section, right up front, that highlights the top changes for your role, as well as guided activities and summaries of other workflow changes and enhancements. The review process is easy. You don't need to click an acknowledge button, but be sure to review your … [Read more...]
2021 Culture of Safety Awards
High-Reliability Organizations recognize that errors and harm are always possible and they continuously seek opportunities to learn and improve processes to prevent defects, harm and create a culture of safety. At Houston Methodist, we maintain a commitment to quality and safety at all levels, from frontline providers to managers and executives. In honor of celebrating this … [Read more...]
Jumpstart Your Career Planning
Houston Methodist has launched an exciting system-wide program designed to move you forward in your career journey. Our new website, Career Central, can help you take an important first step in understanding some key career planning components that work together to shape your career trajectory. The Map My Career Journey page provides some useful tools and resources if you … [Read more...]