Passwords Leaked from the World Health Organization

For Everyone  In the past week, over 2,000 passwords began circulating the internet claiming they were linked to email accounts of employees from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO’s chief information officer, they received eight security alerts...

Secure Chat: New, HIPAA-Safe Text Messaging in Epic, on Mobile or Desktop/WOW

Effective Wednesday, May 6, Houston Methodist is launching Secure Chat within Epic to improve communication and collaboration among providers, clinicians and staff.  Through Secure Chat, most Epic users can securely text each other for non-emergent communications...

COVID-19 Patient Information from CDC Available to Print with AVS

For All Nurses (Ambulatory, Inpatient, ED and Women’s Services)  To provide patients with the most current COVID-19 updates, information and FAQs from the CDC can be printed with the After-Visit Summary (AVS). Simply select and print by clicking the + button...

Microsoft Teams Tip of the Week

For Everyone On Microsoft Teams, you can prevent distractions or protect private information, by changing your background during a call or meeting. To do so, click on the ellipsis that shows up when you are on your call. Select Show background effects. A selection of...

MyChart – Your Hospital Stay – Available for All Admitted Patients

For All Hospital Staff Starting Monday, April 27, admitted patients at all HM hospitals can access the Your Hospital Stay feature through the MyChart app. With this new feature, patients can grant access to designated family members and caregivers who can track their...

Keep Devices Protected – Set Auto Updates

For Apple iOS Users If your iOS device isn’t updated to the latest version, you could be vulnerable to a new attack. A recent Wall Street Journal article warns that hackers are now using a well-crafted email message to gain access to iOS devices. To stay protected: •...

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