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METHODIST SPECIALTY AND TRANSPLANT HOSPITAL,
a campus of Methodist Hospital, has deployed the lat-
est advanced digital monitoring technology to deliver
enhanced safety, care and peace of mind for its surgical
patients. The wireless, wrist-worn device, named the
ViSi® Mobile System, continuously tracks patient vital
sign data and transmits the information to clinicians
on-site or remotely.
The ViSi Mobile System is the first body-worn monitor
able to noninvasively measure core vital signs on a highly
accurate, beat-to-beat basis. In addition to continuous
cuffless noninvasive blood pressure (cNIBP) technol-
ogy, the system continuously monitors heart or pulse
rate, electrocardiogram (ECG) or heart rhythm, blood
FIRST IN TEXAS
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
FIRST Texas hospital awarded
Gold Seal of Approval for sepsis
quality measures
“Metropolitan Methodist Hospital is
pleased to receive this disease-specific care
certification from The Joint Commission, the premier
health care quality improvement and accrediting body in
the nation,” says Greg Seiler, hospital CEO. “The certifica-
tion provides us with the framework to create a culture
of excellence for those in our community.”
WIRELESS MONITORING
BOOSTS SAFETY, COMFORT
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital first and only
hospital in San Antonio to use wireless patient monitoring
for enhanced patient care and safety
oxygenation, respiration rate, and skin temperature with
ICU-level accuracy.
BETTER REST FOR BETTER HEALING
Typically, nurses
check patient vital signs during routine rounds. The in-
termittent checks can disturb patients and only provide
snapshots of vital sign data, rather than continuous
information.
Clinicians at Methodist Specialty and Transplant
Hospital are able to use the continuous data stream to
identify early signs of deterioration, which could help pre-
vent adverse events. Additionally, if a patient’s vital signs
move beyond selected ranges, the system’s alarmwill warn
clinicians, so the appropriate intervention can be taken.
M e t h o d i s t H e a l t h c a r e
METROPOLITAN METHODIST HOSPITAL,
a campus
of Methodist Hospital, is the first Texas hospital and only the
eighth hospital in the nation to earnThe Joint Commission’s
Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Certification.
“The Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that
reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe
and effective patient care,” says Ken Davis, MD, Chief
Medical Officer for Methodist Healthcare System.
The hospital recently underwent a rigorous on-site re-
view. Experts fromThe Joint Commission evaluated com-
pliance with national disease-specific care standards as
well as with sepsis-specific requirements. Clinical practice
guidelines and performance measures also were assessed.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), sepsis is a consequence of infection
that is difficult to predict, diagnose and treat.
Because of this and the alarming number of
cases—an estimated 750,000 people in the
U.S. alone—Methodist Healthcare is work-
ing to increase awareness by focusing on
sepsis prevention and promoting the pre-
vention of health care-related infections.
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital’s recogni-
tion reinforces our system’s commitment to
keeping our patients safe.
“Metropolitan Methodist Hospital has thor-
oughly demonstrated a high level of care for patients
with sepsis,” says Wendi J. Roberts, RN, Executive Director,
Certification Programs for The Joint Commission. “We
commend Metropolitan Methodist Hospital for becom-
ing a leader in sepsis care, potentially providing a higher
standard of service for patients in its community.”
In addition to supporting safety, the system also
aligns with Methodist Healthcare’s efforts to provide
exceptional care to everyone, every day. The light-
weight device promotes mobility—patients are able
to get out of bed, walk around, shower and undergo
physical therapy—all while remaining connected to
their caregivers.
HEALTH BUS
AND WELL
WALDO’S
WHEELS
Free transportation offered—
Call MHS-RIDE (210-647-7433)
HEALTH BUS AND
Well Waldo’s Wheels are free
services of Methodist Hospital Campuses: Northeast
Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children’s Hospital and
Metropolitan Method-
ist Hospital. They offer
free rides to patients
who have difficulty with
transportation. Service
is provided to these
hospitals, any of their
facilities, and to doc-
tors on the medical
staff at these hospi-
tals. Health Bus and
Well Waldo’s Wheels are
equipped with seat belts
and are wheelchair-
accessible. The buses
serve patients in certain
zip codes surrounding
Northeast Methodist
Hospital, Methodist Children’s Hospital and Metropolitan
Methodist Hospital. For more information or to schedule
a ride, please call
MHS-RIDE (210-647-7433)
.
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