HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND NEWS MAGNET BOOT CAMP Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital kicked off its first ANCC Magnet Boot Camp on March 2 with the theme Get Fit for Magnet! HMSL Magnet Champions planned and coordinated this event that highlighted each unit’s readiness for the anticipated next step in the Magnet Journey — the site visit. Magnet Champions worked with each unit’s staff to create a poster displaying how the unit exemplifies one of the components of the Magnet Model: Transformational Leadership, Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements and Empirical Outcomes. Everyone attending took part in fun fitness activities including Zumba, Wii fitness games, jump roping, hula-hoops, weightlifting and an obstacle course.
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND’S MAGNET JOURNEY UPDATE In February, Houston Methodist Sugar Land submitted its ANCC Magnet document in a Web-based format. The ANCC informed the hospital a month later it met initial qualifications, and its document is currently under review by designated Magnet appraisers. The review is expected to take at least four months. During this time, HMSL’s focus will be on preparing for an anticipated site visit.
Ainy Ali and Susan Shibu share their posters with Magnet Boot Camp attendee, while Ma Cecilia Clarissa “Bing” Advincula reviews a poster.
From left to right, standing: Shamsad Modi, Angela Onyia, Susan Shibu, Ancy John, Bing Advincula, Mercy Samuels, Deion Cross, Philomena Valson, Joy Fey, Rose Gonzales, Tracy Bridges, Sheena Helms, Irene Morrison, Rushi Brahmbhatt. From left to right, kneeling: Karen Cothran, Anifa Andrade, Milli Owusu, Huong Nguyen, Stella Tomy and Ainy Ali.
NATIONAL CERTIFIED NURSES DAY CELEBRATION HMSL celebrated Certified Nurses Day™ on March 19 and recognized 266 certified nurses with cake and punch. These nurses have voluntarily chosen to achieve professional certification, and their efforts, which ultimately contribute to higher standards of patient care and protect the public, are lauded. Front row, left to right: Janet Leatherwood, Susan Shibu, Marykutty Babu, Tricia Lewis, Kumar Yeseudoss, Shawn Winkleman and Carol Thomas. Back row, left to right: Cesar Ramiro, Jessy Raju, Sonam Dhuka, Victoria Jomadaio, Vee Jones, Linda Matlock, Karen Tobin, Liberty Ramas and Karen Fuller.
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