The CDC has reported that a little over 30,000 pregnant women have received the COVID-19 vaccine. There have been no specific safety signals that have been observed in these pregnant women. Doctor Mark A. Turrentine explains further in this short video.
Jaime Choate shares her experiences and the important lessons she learned while serving on the Contact Tracer Task Force during COVID-19. Read more
Regardless of your race or ethnicity, these vaccines are for everyone and we want you to know that they work. Doctor Julie Boom explains further in this 90-second video.
As we celebrate Patient Experience Month at Texas Children’s and honor our team members who make a difference every day to our patients and their families, we also kick off a year of gratitude – and encourage our One Amazing Team to find ways to express their own thanks to the colleagues who brighten their days, and the patients and families entrusted to our care.
Patient Experience Month gives us an opportunity each year to applaud every employee who helps our patients navigate their Texas Children’s journey in a positive way. Whether you serve right at the bedside, lead a team, support our caregivers or play a non-clinical role, you have an impact and make a contribution that matters.
Each of us at Texas Children’s can also point to a fellow team member whose words or actions have brought us a smile, or kept our patients and their families uplifted. This month is an ideal time to start showing that person how grateful we are for everything they do in one of countless ways. Try celebrating an achievement, performing random acts of kindness, penning a note, making a personal connection, speaking their praises or simply stopping to say thank you.
You can even send a Caught You Caring note to a colleague who deserves recognition. Sending this to a colleague is a quick and easy way to say thank you to someone who has gone out of their way to help or provide a positive experience. Just write a few sentences about their impact and a Caught You Caring will be automatically sent to the person you are recognizing and their leader.
“I’m going about my day – and sometimes it’s an arduous day – and seeing the ‘Caught You Caring’ on my email subject line instantly makes me smile. I can’t wait to open it,” said Veronica Medrano, a medical social worker. “The message always makes me feel so good, and reminds me of all those warm feelings that are the reason I’m here.”
For more resources and tips on expressing gratitude, visit the Patient Experience resource site.
For a fun visual about ways you can express gratitude in 2021, click here. Print and post the flyer at your workstation to amplify unity and help inspire gratitude in others.
Now that you’ve committed to expressing your gratitude, submit a photo of your efforts to patientexperience@texaschildrens.org. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, April 21, and may be displayed on Connect in the virtual Acts of Gratitude photo gallery.
When you submit a photo, you will also be entered into a weekly prize drawing to be held on April 9, 16 and 23. Prizes include an entertainment package, fitness package and outdoor package. Submit your photo early for more opportunities to win.
You may also consider submitting a nomination for the Caught You Caring of the Year Award on behalf of a colleague who goes the extra mile in their day-to-day activities, and stands out for their caring and compassionate interactions with our patients and their families. Nominations for the Caught You Caring of the Year are due by Wednesday, April 14.
To submit your Caught You Caring of the Year Award nomination, click here.
Claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to infertility have been scientifically disproven. Doctor Mark A. Turrentine explains further in this short video.
As part of the Full Line Access and Safe Handling (FLASH) team, Ivy Lynn Ersan shares how central line resource nurses are improving patient outcomes in the Newborn Center. Read more
After winning the Get the Vaccine to End COVID-19 Drawing, the following team members tell us why they stepped up to be vaccinated and hope to inspire others.
Robert Carson – 2.7 years of service
Law Enforcement Officer, The Woodlands
We become first responders and health care providers because we care about people. I felt the best way to show I cared, was getting vaccinated to protect my family, my coworkers (HPD and TCH – Woodlands), patients and myself.
Cynthia Alejandro – 21.7 years of service
Case Management Assistant, Care Coordination
I’ve always put my Family first in my life. They are my reason. Because of Texas Children’s, I was truly Blessed to be able to receive this vaccine. I tested positive for Covid-19 on April 1, 2020, and happy to say I tested Negative June 3, 2020. I knew I had to do my part somehow. This is my way of pushing COVID out. I’ve done my best to encourage everyone I know to get the Vaccine. I’ve even made appointments for many of my family member and friends to get their Vaccine.
Blake Harrigan – 1 year of service
Sr. Project Manager, Late Effects Study
I was very excited when I learned I would get the chance to receive the Pfizer vaccine at Texas Children’s – I filled out and submitted my vaccine application form within minutes of receiving it and without hesitation. I was grateful to have the opportunity to limit the threat of personal exposure, but I was most thankful for the possibility that the vaccine would reduce the chance of me being a potential vector and spreader of the virus, especially since I have high-risk, elderly parents. Thank you so much Texas Children’s!
To date, more than 10,000 of Texas Children’s employees have received at least one vaccine dose. If you haven’t already, schedule your vaccination appointment now, simply click here and sign up for the date and time that work best for your schedule.
The Get the Vaccine to End COVID-19 drawing ends on March 26, but our celebration of the vaccine breakthrough is far from over!
With the arrival of a third vaccine option and more of our colleagues and loved ones being vaccinated every day, our hopes for a return to normal life beyond the pandemic have reached new heights – and with the launch of Texas Children’s Winner’s Choice Team Drawing on April 1, you still have multiple chances to win prizes for stepping up and leading the way.
Read on to learn more about your shot at winning some of the most sought-after electronics on the market, and click here for complete drawing rules and eligibility.