THE NEWSLETTER OF THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, LLC. SEPTEMBER 2022
WORDS FROM OUR CEO
I hope everyone had a great summer and that you were able to spend time with your family. As we head into the Fall, I am seeing that healthcare is beginning to return to some of the patterns that existed prior to Covid. Typically, the months of October through December see an increase in volume both in emergent and elective care. Surgeries tend to increase during this time as well as increases in inpatient medical care. I believe we are returning to this normal and we will be aligning our resources to accommodate these surges.

COMPLIANCE CORNER

The ongoing success of Emergency Hospital Systems is dependent upon our employee’s conducting business with integrity and in full compliance with regulations, legislation, and our own operating policies and procedures. Ethical and compliant business behavior that reflects our company values is right for our employees, right for our customers, right for our stakeholders, and right for our business.

EHS CLINIC MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
We are pleased to announce that EHS Clinic "Cleveland Physician Services" has moved to a more convenient and renovated facility located behind Texas Emergency Hospital. In this new location, the multi-physician clinic offers modern equipment and advanced technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. For more information on the services provided and to schedule an appointment, please contact Candice Lork, Clinic Manager at: 281.592.5411

CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING STAFF
This summer, we cooled off the hot weather celebrating our amazing staff with a Snow Cone Social. Our team members had a blast playing Jenga, Tossing Bags, and Connect 4, while enjoying delicious snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy. The event was held at all four EHS facilities and allowed our staff to come together and had fun. Many thanks to our employee engagement committee for putting together this great event!
STAYING AHEAD WITH
EHS's LUNCH & LEARN CLASSES
The EHS Education Department continues to offer its “Lunch and Learn” classes every third Thursday of the month at Texas Emergency Hospital. Classes are held via Zoom and in-person and are intended to provide a space for staff to discuss topics of interest in the clinical practice. The title of the class for August was “Fun with Carbs” and was delivered by guest speaker Chantal Dybala with Luby’s Culinary Services. Chantal gave a great presentation about low carb diets for diabetic patients.

EHS HOSTS ITS ANNUAL
BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE
EHS organized its annual "Back-to-School" drive to help teachers and students prepare for the start of the new school year. The response of our staff could not have been better. Many school supplies were collected and donated to two local elementary shcools. Items collected at The Woodlands HOPD were delivered to Ford Elementary in Spring, and those collected at Texas Emergency Hospital were donated to Cottonwood Elementary in Cleveland. Thank you to all who contributed!. Your contribution makes a difference in the community.
WHAT IS PERIPHERICAL VASCULAR DISEASE?
Our Cardiac Lab Director, Lynn McClendon explains What is Peripherical Vascular Disease (PVD) and What it means to have this condition. PVD is a relatively common disease that causes the narrowing and blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. It is estimated that in the US more than 8 million people over the age of 40 suffer from PVD. Learn more about PVD n this article.

MONKEYPOX CASES CONTINUE
TO RISE
According to the most recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, the US has recorded more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox, of which 1,600 are in Texas. Our Director of Infection Control, Travaughn Baker-Johnson, CIC, tells us more about this rare and serious disease.
EHS HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE AT TEXAS EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
Emergency Hospital Systems in collaboration with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center hosted a blood drive in honor of the wife of an EHS staff member who receives multiple blood transfusions due to her ongoing medical condition. The blood drive was held at the parking lot of Texas Emergency Hospital and was attended by a group of staff who showed up to donate blood. We were more than happy to support this great cause. Thanks to everyone who donated blood.