National Health Care Supply Chain Week
The Association for Health Care Resource and Materials Management (AHRMM) has named October 2 – 8, 2022, National Health Care Supply Chain Week. The definition for Supply Chain Management is “the management of the flow of goods and services.” By leveraging collaboration and driving innovation in support of our caregivers and staff, the dedicated Houston Methodist Supply Chain employees negotiate, contract, purchase, receive, inventory, count, deliver, and replenish goods.
Among other responsibilities, this department manages the Supply Chain system in MARS, facilitates the evaluation of new products, negotiates the purchase of capital equipment, contracts for pharmaceuticals, and ensure compliance with contracts and services.
National Health Care Foodservice Workers Week
October 2 – 8 marks Health Care Foodservice Workers Week, which is when we honor the individuals that keep our patients, guests and staff fueled and filled with nutritious meals. According to National Day Calendar, the day has been observed since 1985. HSML has a staff of 112 wonderful individuals who serve in a foodservice role.
Perinatal Nurses Week
We honor the work of perinatal nurses October 2 – 8. A Perinatal Nurse is a nurse who cares for women during pregnancy, birth and post-partum. They also care for infants and families starting at the beginning of pregnancy throughout the first month of the infant’s life. HMSL has 151 perinatal nurses on staff, including leadership roles. Thank you for your commitment to the mothers we serve!
Emergency Nurses Week & Day
October 9 – 15, marks Emergency Nurses Week, with Emergency Nurses Day celebrated on Oct. 12. This acknowledges and appreciates the work that these nurses do in a very challenging environment. HMSL is very fortunate to have 65 ED nurses on staff, with an additional 18 at Sienna ED. You can celebrate an ED nurse on social media using the hashtag #ENWeek.
Case Management Week
October 9 – 12 marks Case Management week. The theme for Case Management (CM) Week 2022—Setting the Standard for Patient-Centered Care—reiterates the important work of case managers everywhere.
Case Managers make a huge difference in patient outcome by new and innovative ways to get patients and families involved in their health care choices, navigate them through the many avenues of available benefits and connecting them with community resources.
Please acknowledge your case managers and social workers for the fabulous job they are doing to support our patients and this organization.
National Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month! Please help us celebrate our physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who keep our patients moving. Our team includes 66 PTs and 14 PTAs, many of whom hold doctoral degrees and advanced certifications.
So far this year, we have completed 15,600 inpatient evaluations and treatments in the hospital and more than 75,000 outpatient evaluations and treatment sessions at our clinics at Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Neuroscience & Spine Center, Sienna PT, and Aliana PT.
Houston Methodist Sugar Land is also home to two APTA certified physical therapy residency programs. Please share your appreciation with our teams!
Pharmacy Week
October 17 – 21 marks Pharmacy Week, with October 19th recognized a Pharmacy Technician Day. There are three pharmacies on the HMSL campus — Main, Cancer Center and the OR. We have 82 licensed staff members serving as pharmacists, technicians, residents and interns. Our clinical pharmacists in Main Pharmacy work primarily on the floor alongside physicians, nurses and other care provider. Our pharmacy department is the only one in Fort Bend County with a Pharmacy Residency program, which graduates two PGY1 residents every year. The pharmacy team also contributes to the Houston Methodist research committee and various best practice committees throughout the system. Thank you for all your work!
National Spiritual Care Week
October 23 – 29 is when we honor the ministry of our spiritual care team. The first Pastoral Care Week was held in 1985 by an organization known as The Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings to celebrate chaplains and other pastoral counselors who serve professional workplaces. HMSL has a chaplain available in-house every day of the week. Their services are not just for patients, but staff too. They can be reached for prayer at HMSLChaplain@houstonmethodist.org.
Respiratory Care Week
Between October 23 and 29 we recognize the work of respiratory therapists and the importance of respiratory health. Respiratory therapists care for all age groups and are present at nearly every stage of life – from first breath to final. They have essential skills and provide exceptional care to those who cannot or struggle to breathe on their own.
Health Care Facilities Week
October 24-28 marks Healthcare Facilities Week. This department’s main goal is to guarantee an unparalleled, safe and comfortable physical environment for both patients and staff to receive innovative care and healing. The department has 25 total staff including leads, project managers, management and directors. They oversee many responsibilities on a day-to-day basis like general repairs and improvements, building inspections, fire safety and coordination of new building projects. They “keep the lights on” and we are thankful for their work.
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