July 31, 2023

You still have time to participate in the 2023 Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work Survey before it closes on August 4. Don’t miss your opportunity to share what you love about being part of our One Amazing Team.

Share why you’re building your career at Texas Children’s by taking the annual Houston Business Journal (HBJ) Best Places to Work survey at https://survey.quantumworkplace.com/bpsurvey/oc_YSPB25170. Click or copy and paste this link into your web browser. Or, you can find the QR code here.

HBJ administers the survey via Quantum Workplace, Inc., so all responses are confidential. If you have any questions about the survey, contact the Best Places to Work team directly at bestplaces@quantumworkplace.com or by calling 1-888-415-8302. As this is an external survey, the Texas Children’s IS Service Desk will not be able to assist you with any issues.

Thank you for your time and for being committed to our organization, our mission and each other.

Appreciative colleague submitted the following Caught You Caring recognition for Staff Nurse Alli Stilwell.

“Thanks so much Alli for sharing your tech expertise with my visitor in the RQI room! You were super helpful and helped get him the correct access preventing him from having to come back another day. You’re the best!”

Caught You Caring

There are countless examples of how team members make an impact every day. Through our Caught You Caring recognition program, anyone (patients, families, colleagues, vendors, volunteers or visitors) can provide a kind word about someone who went the extra mile. Even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Click here to submit a recognition for a colleague. The recipient and their leader will receive an email notification. Since its inception in 2015, there have been more than 30,000 recognitions submitted.

Our amazing team members deliver exceptional experiences every day. Here are a few of their stories. Read More

July 28, 2023

This week, the Houston Health Department is reporting increased COVID-19 transmission and wastewater load. Our very own Dr. Peter Hotez joined FOX 26 Houston to discuss the uptick in cases and caution viewers to mask voluntarily in crowds – just like our Marketing team members who donned pink masks and attire to watch Barbie in theatres!

“The numbers are still generally good, but they are going up,” said Dr. Hotez. COVID-19 hospital admissions in the U.S. increased by 10% week-over-week, according to new CDC data.

“We still have to be cautious and recognize there’s a lot of COVID-19 transmission out there…if you’re under vaccinated or have risk factors, you probably want to wear a mask in any crowded indoor area,” added Dr. Hotez. Click here to watch the full segment.

Texas Children’s de-escalated masking guidelines in April 2023, but we continue to remain vigilant by monitoring these numbers and making adjustments as needed. Whether you are traveling for vacation this summer or buying tickets for a Barbie-Oppenheimer double feature, we want to encourage Texas Children’s team members to help stop the spread and mask voluntarily as added protection for themselves.

Masking is strongly encouraged for those with high-risk conditions and required for workforce members who have a COVID-19 or Flu vaccine exemption. Those experiencing respiratory symptoms should not come to work.

Thank you to our Barbies and Kens for your ongoing commitment to staying healthy and safe. Click here to see our current masking guidelines, and please visit our COVID Command website for past communications.

July 24, 2023

Grateful patient submitted the following Caught You Caring recognition for Ultrasonographer Romy Hoover.

“Romy was such a ray of sunshine in my appointment!!! So energetic, beautiful smile and energy, she really took the time to explain what we were seeing in my ultrasound. Everyone was great, but Romy really left a lasting impression, thank you!”

Caught You Caring

There are countless examples of how team members make an impact every day. Through our Caught You Caring recognition program, anyone (patients, families, colleagues, vendors, volunteers or visitors) can provide a kind word about someone who went the extra mile. Even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Click here to submit a recognition for a colleague. The recipient and their leader will receive an email notification. Since its inception in 2015, there have been more than 30,000 recognitions submitted.

Factors beyond your physical well-being can influence your health. Texas Children’s understands the importance of providing team members with comprehensive benefits that include non-medical services.

In this week’s feature of our Summer Benefits Series, we are proud to highlight the identity theft protection program, which is a voluntary plan option available for benefit eligible employees. Through our partnership with Allstate, you can protect your identity and finances in a variety of ways. Login to our Benefits Portal, and explore available options that will help secure your financial future.

Allstate Identity Theft Protection Program

Protect yourself and protect your family from threats against your personal data.

  • Feel secure with enhanced coverage offerings
    • Financial account and credit monitoring with Allstate Identity Protection Pro+
    • 24/7 real time alerts
    • Up to $2 million identity theft expense coverage
    • Social media monitoring
    • Personalized threat insights to assist you with the latest trends in scams and frauds
  • Receive reimbursements on certain out of pocket costs, with additional coverage for the following
    • Home title fraud expense reimbursement up to $1 million*
    • Professional fraud expense reimbursement up to $2 million*
    • Stolen wallet emergency cash up to $50
  • Enjoy special features
    • Learn about the Allstate Digital Footprint feature, so you can manage and control your personal data
    • Check your Identity Health Status to get insight on your risk potential

*Identity theft insurance covering expense and stolen funds reimbursement is underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, an Assurant company. Enrolled employees should refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage.

 

Don’t miss your opportunity to tell the Houston community why Texas Children’s is the best place to build a career.

Our dedication to our patients, families and health plan members is only matched by our dedication to our team members. We are the #1 children’s hospital in Texas because of you – the individuals who come to work every day, fueling our mission and making a difference in the lives of women and children across the globe.

Before Friday, August 4, share why you continue to choose our One Amazing Team at Texas Children’s by taking the annual Houston Business Journal (HBJ) Best Places to Work survey at https://survey.quantumworkplace.com/bpsurvey/oc_YSPB25170. Click or copy and paste this link into your web browser. Or, you can find the QR code here.

HBJ administers the survey via Quantum Workplace, Inc., so all responses are confidential. If you have any questions about the survey, contact the Best Places to Work team directly at bestplaces@quantumworkplace.com or by calling 1-888-415-8302. As this is an external survey, the Texas Children’s IS Service Desk will not be able to assist you with any issues.

Your voice matters! Take the survey today and let it be heard.