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

Scholarly Contributions of Nursing — Poster and Podium Presentations

  • Perez, A. & Gough, R. (2023). Effectiveness of Task Nursing on Acute Care Unit. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nurse Residency Program Graduation Celebration. March 29, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation).
  • Le, U. (2023). The Impact of Warm Compresses on Perineal Tears. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nurse Residency Program Graduation Celebration March 29, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation).

  • Carrera, N. (2023). Preventing pressure injuries in orthopedic cases. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nurse Residency Program Graduation Celebration. March 29, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation).

  • Crofford, V., Payne, S., Tilley, V. & Wyatt, C. (2023). Let’s Get Moving. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nurse Residency Program Graduation Celebration August 15, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation).

  • Truong, A. (2023). The Use of Distraction Techniques on Pre-Surgical Pediatric Patients. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nurse Residency Program Graduation Celebration. August 15, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation).

  • Arthurs, K., Duncan, B., Frankart, L., et al. (2023). An exploration of nursing involvement in shared decision-making in Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® recognized hospitals”. 2023 ANAE Research Symposium. Chicago, IL. October 11, 2023. (Research Poster Presentation).

  • Heasley, R. (2023). The impact of palliative care interventions on readmissions. Nursing Reignited Symposium: Transforming the Profession through Clinical Inquiry. Houston, Tx. October 27, 2023. (Research Podium Presentation).

  • Heasley, R. (2023). The Impact of teach-back method on hospital readmissions. Nursing Reignited Symposium: Transforming the Profession through Clinical Inquiry. Houston, Tx. October 27, 2023. (PI Poster Presentation).

  • Arthurs, K., Duncan, B., Frankart, L., et al.  (2023). An exploration of nursing involvement in shared decision-making in Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® recognized hospitals”. Nursing Reignited Symposium: Transforming the Profession through Clinical Inquiry. Houston, Tx. October 27, 2023. (Research Poster Presentation).

  • Duncan, B., & Arthurs, K. (2023). Igniting the passion for nursing research through mentorship. Nursing Reignited Symposium: Transforming the Profession through Clinical Inquiry. Houston, Tx. October 27, 2023. (Podium Presentation).

  • Heasley, R. (2023). Engaging palliative care in the emergency department can reduce early deaths. Sigma Nursing – 47th Biennial Convention. November 11-15, 2023. (Podium Presentation).

  • Chuong, H. (2023). Improving quality of care for mental health patients in the emergency department. Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Nurse Residency Program Graduation Celebration.. December 13, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation).

  • Heasley, R., & Brown, S. (2023). Optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering in oncology care. 2023 Annual Oncology Nurses Meeting: Celebrate Oncology. Houston, TX. December 2, 2023. (EBP Podium Presentation at a professional organization).

  • Armesto, A., Esquivel, V., & Novak, A. (2024). Falls reduction in an acute care unit. Houston Methodist System Quality and Patient Safety Symposium: Unparalleled Safety and Quality – The Road Together. Houston, TX. April 26, 2024. (EBP Poster Presentation)

  • Vincent, B, & Godfrey, L. (2024). Supplementing with donor milk to promote exclusive breastfeeding in well neonates. Houston Methodist System Quality and Patient Safety Symposium: Unparalleled Safety and Quality – The Road Together. Houston, TX. April 26, 2024. (EBP Poster Presentation)

  • Douglas, L., & Mauger, J. (2024). Prevention of hospital acquired infections with implementation of nose to toes bundle. Houston Methodist System Quality and Patient Safety Symposium: Unparalleled Safety and Quality – The Road Together. Houston, TX. April 26, 2024. (EBP Poster Presentation)

  • Lee, J. (2024). Improving door to needle times for stroke patients. Houston Methodist System Quality and Patient Safety Symposium: Unparalleled Safety and Quality – The Road Together. Houston, TX. April 26, 2024. (EBP Poster Presentation)

  • Deckert, A., & Cegielski, R. (2024). Implementing change management with a multidisciplinary team. Houston Methodist System Quality and Patient Safety Symposium: Unparalleled Safety and Quality – The Road Together. Houston, TX. April 26, 2024. (EBP Poster Presentation)

  • Dougherty, S. (2024). Outpatient palliative Care. Imagine Nurse Quality and Innovation Symposium: Transitioning Healthcare. Houston, TX. May 2, 2024. (EBP Poster Presentation).

  • Duncan, B. et al.  (2024). Nursing involvement in shared decision-making in Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® recognized hospitals.  Texas Nurses Association Annual Conference: Nurses Driving Change. San Antonio, Tx. May 31 – June 1, 2024. (Research Poster Presentation).