by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Nov 22, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
The Gift of Time for the Holidays As we begin the holiday season, with Thanksgiving next week, I want to thank all of you for everything you do every day! The time you spend at work truly makes a difference in the lives of others. To ensure your time is spent in...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Oct 30, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
Recognize and Report Domestic Violence This month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. As clinicians, we play a critical role in helping the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking receive the care they vitally need. Sometimes, we may be...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Sep 19, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
Head of the KLAS Earlier this year, many of you participated in the KLAS Arch Collaborative survey, allowing you to share feedback on your Epic experience and opportunities for continued improvement. The results were very encouraging. Our EHR satisfaction scores...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Sep 12, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
Working Smarter, Not Harder As we swelter through another summer, I want to talk about another hot topic, our ongoing opportunities to improve documentation efficiency within Epic. Before we talk about future opportunities, let’s celebrate some recent successes! Since...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 4, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
And so it begins… The 2024 hurricane season kicked off with a bang! Like most of you, what I had planned for the week of July 8 was literally blown away by Hurricane Beryl. That Monday, when the storm barreled through, I witnessed firsthand at HMH everyone stepping up...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jul 10, 2024 | Web - Inpatient, Web - Inpatient Nursing, Web - Leaders Only
Making a Difference for Pride Month As we celebrate Pride Month in June, I want to share how Houston Methodist is working to provide clinically appropriate and culturally considerate care for the LGBTQIA+ community. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to ensure...