There are many evidence-based reasons for becoming a Magnet organization. First, Magnet organizations are able to attract and retain top talent. Second, patient care, safety and satisfaction is improved because excellence is the standard. Third, a collaborative culture is fostered so that the goal of excellent patient care is the focus of all professionals. Fourth, nursing … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – The Journey to Magnet Excellence
Magnet organizations are recognized for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional practice. As HMSL continues on the Journey to Magnet Excellence®, stop and reflect on how you contribute to quality patient care. Whether you are serving food, cleaning a room, delivering a baby, providing physical therapy, running labs, assisting with surgery, … [Read more...]
Magnet Mondays – Magnet Culture
How do we demonstrate that we have a Magnet® culture of excellence at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital? First, we must continue to develop the structures and processes necessary to achieve the best outcomes for our patients, staff and community. Next, we must share our knowledge internally and externally to promote evidence-based practice. Finally, excellence must … [Read more...]
RN Peer Feedback
Attention Clinical Nurses - it’s time once again to obtain feedback from three of your peers and give feedback to three of your peers. When: June 6 – July 15, 2016 How: Select three peers in MARS that you would like to provide feedback to you. Click on the links below for instructions on how to nominate a peer to give you feedback and how to complete peer … [Read more...]
Meet Mary Harris
Mary Harris is HMSL’s new Magnet Program Director, with responsibility for preparing the hospital’s application for Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She comes to Sugar Land from Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. ANCC’s Magnet Recognition is one of the nation’s most prestigious and challenging accreditation … [Read more...]