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Cardiovascular Triage Nurse Patty Sieler Honored With The DAISY Award

In early March, just as Patty Sieler, RN, a cardiovascular triage nurse with Methodist Physicians Clinic, was finishing up nursing school at Metropolitan Community College (MCC), she became ill with COVID-19. Her first symptoms? A fever and sore throat. “Eventually, I felt like an elephant was sitt…
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Risk Assessment Update Complete for Health System

To comply with Joint Commission and CMS requirements, a multidisciplinary team facilitated by the Emergency Management Committee discusses and completes a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) or risk assessment for Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson H…
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HIPAA Alert: What You Should Know When Sending a Fax

Did you know that all faxes sent from a Methodist Health System affiliate should be sent with an appropriate cover sheet? Per NMHS policy: “All outgoing faxes MUST be sent with the appropriate Methodist Health System cover sheet. It is NEVER acceptable to fax information without a Methodist Health …
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Recycle Right Campaign Aims To Improve Recycling Efforts

Improving our recycling practices has been a top priority ever since wrapping up the MHS Sustainability Master Plan. Recent efforts have included: Started formal recycling at MJE New signage in all buildings No deskside trash containers at the 825 Building Information on the Int…
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HIPAA Alert: Privacy and Confidentiality

Information about patients, employees and a covered entity (CE) itself is confidential. Such information may only be accessed and/or discussed in the line of duty and only with those who have a work-related need to know. Employees are accountable to protect patient/customer confidentiality ON …
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Become a Methodist Sustainability Ambassador

We are excited to officially launch the Methodist Health System Sustainability Ambassadors program. The Ambassadors program provides an opportunity for employees to help foster a culture of sustainability and play an active role in the health system achieving its sustainability goals. Ambassadors …
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March Is Lymphedema Awareness Month

It is estimated that 3 million to 5 million Americans have lymphedema -- more people than have ALS, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease combined. The Methodist Lymphedema Clinic is celebrating Lymphedema Awareness Month in March by educating fellow staff,…
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National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week is March 10-16

National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week honors health care professionals who guide and support the rehabilitation of those with lung disease.  Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a service that is designed for those who experience lung problems such as: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…
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Methodist Corporate Blood Drive a Success

Your Donation Might Save Up to 108 Lives Our sincere thanks go to the Methodist Health System employees who generously donated blood at the Sept. 27 blood drive.  The Red Cross was able to collect a total of 36 units of blood. This has the potential to save up to 108 lives! We coul…
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Slots Still Available for Mobile Mammography Screenings

Breast cancer month is right around the corner, so what a perfect time to get your annual mammography screening. Doing so would also be a big help to Methodist as our new 3D Mobile Mammography coach is about to hit the road! In order to earn ACR Accreditation, Methodist must obtain a certain numbe…