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The week of Oct. 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” It’s important for you to know and understand the different sounds that your smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm makes. No matter what the sound may be, it indicates that some action must be taken.…

Methodist Infection Prevention and Control leaders have recently received several questions about the appropriate types of face masks that should be used in patient care areas. In June, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) f…

Methodist Health System employees who were fit for an N95 mask anytime before Jan. 1, 2021, need to complete their annual mask fitting soon. This is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement to make sure that the assigned N95 mask still provides a secure seal. Th…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced last week that a booster dose at least six months after the completion of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination is recommended as the nation and community continue their efforts against COVID-19. The booster guidelines impact those 65 and older a…

In his Aug. 12 Leadership Update message, Steve Goeser, president and CEO of Methodist Health System, announced that Methodist would join the other health systems in Omaha and the Omaha Metropolitan Health Care Coalition area, as well as other professional societies, in mandating COVID-19 vaccinatio…

Making the choice to go to college and advance your career is a big one, and Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) wants you to feel confident and ready to make the decision that's best for you. That's why NMC is offering a series of virtual information sessions beginning Oct. 19. The sessions will give…

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) has been educating the next generation of health care professionals for 130 years. NMC faculty literally teach The Meaning of Care every day, in and out of the classroom. Now, you and up to two guests are invited to experience what it's like to join a community on …

Are Pictures Protected Health Information (PHI)? Yes! Pictures that show any individually identifiable information is considered PHI. The 18 Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) individually identifiable elements are listed below. Names All geographical subdivisions smaller t…

Over the last several weeks, you’ve sent a powerful message to the community: We not only work at Methodist – we support it. That inspires others to give as well. We'd like to offer a big "thank you" to everyone who participated in Caring Campaign 2022. Pledges are still coming in and bei…

For the seventh year in a row, Methodist Health System has been honored with the Nebraska Safest Companies award with distinction by the National Safety Council. It’s the NSC Nebraska Chapter's highest award. This award is for having a Labor Workers Disability Index (LWDI) 50 percent better th…