Professional Contributions of Nursing at Clear Lake Hospital

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital nurses use the Magnet® Model as a framework for nursing excellence. Through Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, and New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvements, excellent empirical outcomes are achieved. Houston Methodist Clear Lake nursing supports the Houston Methodist vision for unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation.

 

Nursing mission: Houston Methodist nursing provides an environment in which excellent nursing practice, interprofessional collaboration, leadership, education and research ensure that patients, families and the community experience compassionate, value-based care through unparalleled safety, quality, service and innovation.

 

Nursing vision: We lead the world of nursing in an innovative and collaborative environment of excellence in patient care, education and research.

 

Philosophy of nursing: We believe the cornerstone of the Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model is a triad of:

 

  • Leadership: Building value-driven partnerships with patients, families and the interprofessional team that yield high-quality care.
  • Art: Caring for patients and families in a holistic way to meet clinical, psychological, educational and spiritual needs.
  • Science: Improving outcomes through evidence-based practices, research, innovation and professional development.

 

Transformational Leadership

Nurse leaders and nurses at the bedside are transformational leaders who keep nursing goals aligned with the vision and mission of the hospital. They participate in leadership development and mentorship programs, and demonstrate advocacy and support on behalf of staff and patients. 

Structural Empowerment of Nursing

Shared Governance — A Model for Nursing Leadership 

Nurses at Houston Methodist Clear Lake are empowered to share experience and knowledge by participating in collective decision-making with interprofessional colleagues. Shared Governance is a decision-making model that offers clinicians the means to influence professional practice and the quality of patient care, as well as to build leadership skills.  Shared Governance supports the strategic goals of nursing, thus providing better care to our patients and families. 

 

The Shared Governance model allows nurses to independently exercise judgment in the clinical setting, which has been described by nurses as one of the most significant factors affecting job satisfaction and retention. 

 

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Shared Governance Model

 

Recognition for Contributions to Professional Nursing

  • Nurses at Houston Methodist Clear Lake are routinely recognized for professional accomplishments throughout the year by receiving the following awards:
    • Daisy Award
    • Good Samaritan Foundation Nurse Excellence Award
    • Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses
    • Texas Nurses Association District 9 Nurse Excellence Award
    • Annual Nursing Excellence Award
    • ICARE Award
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake recognizes nurses for dissemination of research and evidence-based practice by providing resources to:
    • Attend conferences to present our findings to national and international health care professionals
    • Publish articles in professional journals
  • Nurses are recognized to volunteer locally, nationally or internationally by providing paid time off (ICARE in Action) and additional resources (supplies/educational material/donation).
  • Nurses are recognized by the organization for professional development and are encouraged to be life-long learners by providing: 
    • Tuition assistance of $4000 a year
    • Professional Certification Vouchers and/or reimbursement
    • Graduate Nurse Residency Program
    • Clinical Scholar Program for evidence-based practice and research
    • Shared Governance Leadership Series for Shared Governance front-line leaders

 

Exemplary Professional Practice 

Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model 

Houston Methodist’s I CARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence provide the overarching values that guide service and practice. The Houston Methodist Professional Practice Model describes the patient care delivery system and the practice of professional nursing. 
 
The patient care delivery system keeps the patient and family at the center, with the staff nurse leader in communication and collaboration with the interprofessional team to affect outcomes of safety, quality, knowledge, efficiency and satisfaction. The graphic depiction below shows our Professional Practice Model, which is built upon evidence-based practice, research and innovation.  

 

Professional Practice Model of Nursing 

 

New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements

At Houston Methodist Clear Lake, nurses provide unparalleled patient care through the use of evidence-based practice. Nurses participate in Houston Methodist education programs to learn how to lead evidence-based practice projects and conduct nursing research. Nursing-led research generates new knowledge and innovations to optimize patient outcomes. Nurses share best practices through publications and presentations at regional, national and international conferences. 
 
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Nursing Publications

  • “Collaboration is key to success for transition of newly licensed nurses to specialty areas” (Publication). Senneff, Jo-Anne, LaMonica-Way, Carol, Walls, Krendi, Barrera, Gilbert, Kaur, Harvinder, Kilbourn, Susan, McKay, Janice. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice (Vol 9, No 12)

  • "The Houston Methodist Nurse Residency Program Journey: Transitioning the New Graduate Nurse into a Success." (Publication). Senneff, Jo-Anne, LaMonica-Way, Carol, Barrera, Gilbert, Kaur, Harvinder, Walls, Krendi, Kilbourn, Susan. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, Vol. 8 (No. 5)
Scholarly Contributions of Nursing — Poster and Podium Presentations

  • September 2020: “Decreasing mortality in the septic patient by utilizing a code sepsis and early warning system in the emergency department.” Corrington, S., Glazer, S., & Longoria, H. (Poster). Emergency Nurses Association Conference, virtual conference.

  • September, 2020:  “A Mobile Hospice Bedroom”. Brown, Sandra and Parker, Charisa. (Poster). Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association Clinical Practice Forum.

  • February, 2020: "Let's do this together! An Intentional Journey to improve patient safety by increasing barcode scanning compliance". Mackey, Diedre. ANIA SoCal Annual Conference. Los Angeles, California.

  • November, 2019: “ICU Triggers Impact Palliative Care in a BIG way!” (Poster) Heasley, Rebel. Center to Advance Palliative Care National Seminar.

  • November, 2019: "Let's do this together!  An Intentional Journey to improve patient safety by increasing barcode scanning compliance" (Poster). Mackey, Diedre. Houston Regional Shared Governance Conference. Houston, TX.

  • November, 2019: “Leadership Strategies Employed by a Newly Hired Informaticist to Drive Change in an Organization” (Poster). Mackey, Diedre. Nursing Excellence Symposium., Arlington, Texas.

  • October, 2019: “The Right Care at the Right Time”. (Podium) Heasley, Rebel. Fall Caregiver Workshop hosted by CarePartners.

  • September, 2019: “Palliative Care Return on Investment” (Podium). Heasley, Rebel. PeraHealth TRENDS Conference – General Session, Baltimore, MD.

  • September, 2019: “Integrating the Rothman Index in the Clinical Workflow” (Podium). McBroom, Amy. PeraHealth TRENDS Conference – General Session, Baltimore, MD.

  • September, 2019: “Creating an Internal Collaborative for your Healthcare System: Rothman Advisory Council”. ” (Podium). Duncan-Lovercheck, Brandee. PeraHealth TRENDS Conference – Breakout Session, Baltimore, MD.

  • June, 2019: “The Rothman Index for Palliative Care- Have the Conversation” (Webinar). Heasley, Rebel. PeraHealth webinar.
  • April, 2019: “Leadership Strategies Employed by a Newly Hired Informaticist to Drive Change in an Organization” (Podium). Mackey, Diedre. American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • March 2019: “Understanding Hospice & Palliative Care,” (Podium). Broussard, Cynthia and Heasley, Rebel. Spring Caregiver Conference, Houston TX

  • January, 2019: “Leadership Strategies Employed by a Newly Hired Informaticist to Drive Change in an Organization” (Poster). Mackey, Diedre. American Nursing Informatics Association- South California Chapter Conference. Los Angeles, California.

  • October 2018: “Exploring Leadership Strategies Employed by a Newly Hired Informaticist to Drive Change in an Organization,” (Poster). Mackey, Diedre. American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) – Dallas Fort Worth Chapter Conference, Dallas, Texas.
  • July 2018: “Reducing Mortality Using a Broad-Based Acuity Score,” (Poster). Walsh, Katherine, Hamlin, Shannon, Askary, Billy & Rothman, Michael. The National Outreach Forum: International Society for Rapid Response Systems, Manchester, England.  
  • May 2018: “Providing Palliative Care at the Right Time,” (Podium).  Heasley, Rebel. PeraHealth Annual Rountable Conference, Asheville, North Carolina.  
  • May 2018: “Improving ICU Optimization with Informed Admission, Discharge, and Transfer Decision,” (Podium). McBroom, Amy, Pera. Health Annual Roundtable Conference, Asheville, North Carolina.
  • May 2018: “Roadmap to Improve Sepsis Outcomes by Utilizing a Best Practice Alert,” (Poster). Vela, Gala. American Nursing Informatics Association Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • May 2018: “Exploring Leadership Strategies Employed by a Newly Hired Informaticist to Drive Change in an Organization,” (Poster). Mackey, Diedre. American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • May 2018: “Health IT + Clinical Leadership,” (Podium). Walsh, Katherine. Becker’s Hospital Review, Chicago, Illinois.
  • March 2018: “Emergency Department Throughput: Calling an Emergency Department Team to Action to Increase Patient Safety and Satisfaction,” (Poster). Glazer, Serenity. American Nurses Association, Orlando, Florida.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE
MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® — SITE VISIT

 

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet. Magnet designation recognizes excellence in nursing services.

• Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail and direct mail.
• Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by June 3, 2022.

 

NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.


Address: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Magnet Recognition Program Office
8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492

E-Mail: magnet@ana.org