After much focus and hard work, we have achieved our goal of improving our Vizient Quality and Accountability survey results for 2018. As you can see from the chart below, we improved across the majority of domains, particularly in the areas of mortality, safety and efficiency. Domain 2018 Rank 100 hospitals in our new compare group 2017 Rank 161 hospitals in our … [Read more...]
DNV Stroke Survey
HMSL is DNV Stroke certified for another year! After hosting the DNV surveyor last Tuesday and Wednesday, we received compliments on our stroke program. This certification demonstrates that the hospital meets or exceeds the patient safety standards set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Great job to everyone involved! … [Read more...]
Wash. Glove. Wash.
Good hand hygiene is the single most effective thing we can do to protect our patients’ safety, and I want to remind everyone to be vigilant about how and when you wash your hands. When we practice exceptional hand hygiene we are keeping the patient at the center of what we’re doing. Our hand hygiene secret shopper tells us that our number one observed failure is not washing … [Read more...]
Hester Davis Fall Program
GOAL: Learn how to accurately score a patient’s fall risk using the Hester Davis Scale and understand the implications related to the final score. Develop an individualized nursing care plan based on: Low Risk, Moderate Risk, or High Risk. WHO? All RNs including: staff, PACU, AOD, Procedural Departments, Diagnostic Departments (Exempt: OR and ED nurses) WHAT? 30-minute … [Read more...]
Your Role in Flu Prevention
As the flu spreads across Texas, we are seeing an unprecedented number of patients with the flu and flu-like symptoms. Our ERs and ICUs are full, as well as all of our patient floors. I realize that this is a very challenging and hectic time and I appreciate everything you do to provide the highest quality of care for our patients and their families. Clinical Please … [Read more...]