by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | May 24, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
Preparing for the Worst, Hoping for the Best! As clinicians, there are some skills we learn but hope to never use, like CPR. But we take the classes because hope alone is not enough. We know we must be prepared for the worst and that preparation can save lives....
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | May 20, 2024 | Epic, News, Nursing, Slider
Complete the KLAS Arch Collaborative Survey Today The KLAS Arch Collaborative survey is now available to all physicians, physician residents and fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, CRNAs, nurses (e.g., CNS, LPN, NA, RN) and allied health...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 25, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
According to the American Nurses Association, “Nurses are at high risk for assaults and violence in the workplace due to their close proximity to patients. According to a Press Ganey Survey Report (2021), two nurses per hour are assaulted in the acute care setting.”...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Nursing
What started as a small pilot of BioButtons — medical grade wearable devices — in four units at HMH last spring, has expanded to include all non-ICU inpatient units systemwide. BioButtons are used to continuously monitor patient vitals in real-time. The resulting...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 15, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Slider, Uncategorized
Houston Methodist faces increased cybersecurity threats every day. Unfortunately, we live in a world where health care providers are primary targets for cybercriminals attempting to collect ransom or disrupt care. Due to increased cybersecurity threats, effective...
