At 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, clocks are adjusting back one hour due to the end of daylight saving time (DST). If you’re working during this change, follow these instructions for Epic and LaborWorkx.
Epic
Epic won’t automatically correct the time and you may need to manually enter some data twice from 0100-0200 CDT (before the time change) and 0100-0200 CST (after the time change) for the repeat fall-back hour. Be sure to validate all times for accuracy as documentation, event times, some BPAs and ADT events may be impacted.
To maintain continuity of care, review your department’s instructions here: it.houstonmethodist.org/dst-end-2022.
LaborWorkx
Badge readers and Quick Badge will update at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. LaborWorkx will automatically add the extra hour worked and generate an exception message stating the hours were adjusted due to DST.
If you notice any problems with a badge reader, or for clocking questions, contact the IT Service Desk. For DST clocking questions, contact HR Hub at 832.667.6211 or hrhub@houstonmethodist.org.
For managers:
Allow sufficient time to review timecards for employees who worked during the DST change.
- Clocking before the time change: Edit clocking by moving the time back one hour.
- Clocking after the time change: Add Override Code 6 – “Do Not Adjust Daylight Savings” to the clocking.
- Clocking between 1-2 a.m.: LaborWorkx will generate a critical exception.
For more information on department specific instructions for Epic, click here to read the article in IT Matters.
