by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Nov 7, 2019 | Ken's Corner
Dear IT Colleagues: After taking a brief dip in the dunk tank at our Fall Festival, I can attest that cooler weather, closer to that for which I’m more accustomed, has finally arrived. A nice crisp breeze this time of year gets us all thinking about Fall – a time of...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jul 10, 2019 | Ken's Corner
Dear IT Colleagues: I understand that this has been a rough time for us as a team. But based on the feedback I received from you, your Managers and Directors about the new work restrictions that were communicated, I’ve decided that we can accomplish what needs to be...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jun 5, 2019 | Ken's Corner
May has been an especially busy month for IT at Houston Methodist. The third update to Epic was recently completed and we’re on track for ongoing upgrades and enhancements every quarter. We also launched Phoenix, a new transplant module in Epic, and the Clinical...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | May 9, 2019 | Ken's Corner
Success at any sport typically comes after a lot of hard work and some failures, perhaps a few cuts and scrapes or some less than perfect performances along the way! It may be cliché, but success in sports mimics success in everyday life. When it comes to caring for...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 10, 2019 | Ken's Corner
As we round out the first quarter of 2019, I want to extend my thanks for the great work we’re doing in IT. Our IT teams are engaged in over 270 projects. In addition, we receive more than 100 change requests every week. On top of this, there’s the daily influx of...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jan 24, 2019 | Ken's Corner
As we turn the page on the calendar, the new year comes with promise and the reality of the work that lies ahead. Our IT Division has many exciting and innovative initiatives this year. As I plan my first full year at Houston Methodist, I’d like to share a few of them...
