by akennedy | Aug 27, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
New Process for MARS Finance and Travel & Expense Users There is an automated way to request or change your access to MARS Finance. An online form is replacing the old paper form that required you to print, fill out by hand, scan and email to MARS. When you...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
Recent Ransomware Attacks Serve as Valuable Reminder At least 20 government agencies have been hit by a coordinated ransomware attack, the Texas Department of Information Resources announced yesterday. While this incident didn’t impact Houston Methodist, it is a good...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
A new report titled HM IP Braden Scores, Subscores and Pressure Ulcers is available, and an LMS online course can help familiarize you with using reports in Epic. The course is titled Epic New Hire Customizing...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
Effective the week of Aug. 19, the Restraint Use at Death section (see screenshot) in the Deceased navigator will be removed. A new process will auto-collect CMS reporting information directly from restraint flowsheets. This change will make nursing documentation...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
Remember to routinely monitor your timecard for accuracy, and report any issues to your manager as soon as you notice them. Timecard Deadlines Enter PTO and Employee Clocking Request (non-exempt) transactions by 10 a.m. on Monday of the pay week, unless your manager...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 18, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, Epic, News
Smooth Transition for Epic Q3 2019 Update The Q3 2019 Epic Update went live at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, an hour ahead of schedule. This update included new features and benefits for end users and updated hardware to enable the system to operate more efficiently. If...
