by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hypertonic saline solution administration now requires two verifications in the MAR. This will help ensure policy compliance, since this is a high-alert/high-risk medication. When placing orders, be sure to enter the final sodium chloride concentration. When...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caregility Carts replaced Vidyo Telestroke Carts at HMB, HMCL, HMSL, HMTW, HMW and HMWB. The new carts have better technology improving remote stroke consults and treatment. iPads have also been replaced and updated with the new Caregility platform, improving...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The HCC BPA has a new look and added features, making it more efficient. New enhancements include: Easily open the HCC BPA from Storyboard – it no longer appears in the Best Practice Advisory section of the Plan Note: If you don’t open the BPA from Storyboard, you...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new Metabolic Liver Disease Clinic within the Sherrie and Alan Conover Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation is slated to open in November, providing a multidisciplinary approach to treating NAFLD patients. To support the new clinic, the Hepatology...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Meds to Beds successfully launched at HMWB last week in the Med Surg and Observation units. This new program conveniently dispenses prescriptions to the patient’s bedside at discharge. Patients have responded positively to the initial rollout, and providers are ready...
