by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 26, 2023 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
For Inpatient Clinicians Beginning Monday, Jan. 1, Houston Methodist will transition from Huron’s MyRounding tool to Press Ganey’s rounding solution — iRound. Employees will no longer have access to the MyRounding tool after Sunday, Dec. 31. If you’re currently and...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 26, 2023 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
New Year’s Resolution It’s that time of year to be thinking about how next year will be better than this one. We all like to continually grow and improve, and our IT department is no different! Based on formal surveys and informal feedback you’ve shared, we’ve...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 6, 2023 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
November 2023 As we find ourselves in the holiday season, thinking about what we’re grateful for and spending time with those we love, I want to take a moment to thank you. Each of you makes a choice every day you come to work — a choice to make a difference. Of all...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 31, 2023 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing
October 2023 Shared governance is a model for ensuring those who do the work are included in discussions and decisions that shape the direction of an organization. It also provides opportunities for everyone to be heard. This is why shared governance is the...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Sep 27, 2023 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing
September 2023 “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw Everything we do in health care — from reassuring a patient, to collaborating with coworkers, to coordinating patient care — relies on effective...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 22, 2023 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing
August 2023 Subject matter experts (SMEs) are key to making clinical process improvements. This is especially true for our Nursing Efficiency Workgroup (NEW), led by nurse informaticists and comprised of systemwide nursing SMEs dedicated to making nursing...
