by eschwartz | Apr 19, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Nursing
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a wave of SMS phishing attacks (also known as smishing) baiting you into resolving unpaid toll road fees. The smishing scheme has been active since last month. Since then, the FBI’s Internet...
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...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
On Sunday, April 21, Epic Hyperdrive will go live systemwide. To ensure you understand the key changes for your role, visit the Hyperdrive Resources page for your role-based Hyperdrive Companions, tip sheets and other training resources. Epic Hyperdrive is a...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Slider
To ensure HM has the best equipment to deliver high-quality patient care, a telemetry system replacement project is underway systemwide, starting at HMCL. The effort not only brings in new equipment, but it’s also enabling patient data integration with Sickbay,...
by eschwartz | Apr 1, 2024 | News, Slider, Uncategorized
Fortune has named Houston Methodist among its most innovative companies for 2024. Out of the 200 companies named, 44 are in health care and 21 are health systems. Houston Methodist is the only hospital in Houston to make the list, ranking third in the health care...
