Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has earned accreditation from DNV GL – Healthcare, demonstrating that it meets or exceeds the patient safety standards set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV GL is one of the world’s leading advisors on safety and sustainability and provides accreditation services to a number of industries. DNV GL’s … [Read more...]
AHRQ Safety Survey
WHY CONDUCT THE SURVEY? The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture is an invaluable diagnostic tool that allows you to look beyond the physical impression of your facility’s culture. AHRQ’s (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) in-depth study of question formatting, wording and categorizing has resulted in a highly reliable resource that can provide a detailed … [Read more...]
Quick Tip – For Your Safety
Did you know that security staff members are available 24/7 to provide safe escort for employees and visitors? For an escort call security at 281.274.7112. … [Read more...]
Safety Forum – April 27
You are Invited to the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Safety Forum Agenda: Roundtable Discussion - Sustaining the Culture of Safety at HMSL Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Location: Brazos Conference Center AD Time: 2–3 p.m. … [Read more...]
Hospital-wide Safety Audits
Instilling a Culture of Safety Awareness During the month of April, safety audits are conducted hospital-wide by the safety representatives as they partner with a safety rep outside of their department to complete this process. The tool to be used for this audit can be found here. Following the completion of the safety audit, the safety rep will review the audit results … [Read more...]