Montgomery County Hospital District

FM 1097 near Peel Rd/Buffalo Springs is closed in both directions due to road erosion. Be careful over the next couple days with severe weather coming tomorrow and through the weekend as well.

Maybe we should start a new series… Where in the world is Dr. Dickson? Our recently retired Medical Director is competing in the RAGBRAI Bike Ride in Iowa - and guess what? He ran into some paramedics & huge fans of the MCHD Paramedic Podcast! It just goes to show how far the reach of the podcast has grown. We’re glad you are still promoting the podcast, Doc!

Congratulations to Angela Mathews - our non-field employee of the month! Angela is known as someone who always gives 100%. She regularly goes in her position in the Materials Management department, delivering packages on time and restocking office supplies. Way to go, Angela!

Congratulations to our field employee of the month - Nicola Buchanan! Nicola was nominated by the daughter of a patient. In her letter, the daughter said, “Nicola makes my father feel safe and heard, and he has almost been brought to tears sharing how kind she is. Nicola holds a special place in our hearts, and I wanted to make sure she receives the recognition she truly deserves. Nicola is a remarkable woman who makes a significant difference in the lives of those she helps daily.” Thank you, Nicola, for representing MCHD so well.

Quick public announcement. There is no need to call 911 to inquire about debris removal. 911 is reserved for emergencies.

Debris removal is ongoing throughout the county. As of this morning just over 100,000 cubic yards of debris have been picked up. That is nearly 5 football fields of debris stacked 10 feet high. We have several weeks of debris removal work ahead of us so please be patient.

Reminder: Vegetative debris will only be picked up if placed along the curb or near the right of way. We can not pick up debris that is in any plastic bags, or construction or household debris.

We are not allowed to pick up debris in gated communities. Contact your HOA for debris removal process.

If you live within the city limits of Conroe, you should contact Conroe for debris removal process.

The following debris zones are currently underway with pickup.
A3
B8
B9
B11
C12
C13
C14
C15
D16
D21
D22

Additional zones will be added as work is completed in current zones and as additional trucks and contractors are brought online.

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MIRICLE TEEN IS HOME-PARENTS GIVE THANKS FOR THE CONTINUED PRAYERS On April 7, 2024, Wade Greenhall, a then Junior at Splendora High School was swimming in the "pit" on Peach Creek in Splendora when he went down. EMC Fire was dispatched to the scene along with MCHD. Paramedics arrived and immediately started CPR. He was transported to Texas Children's Hospital. He

Congratulations to Nicholas Tobin - our field employee of the month! A sergeant from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reached out to MCHD to commend Nick on his exceptional service. He said Nick was the most helpful, kind & professional paramedic he had ever encountered in the field. Thank you, Nick, for going & representing MCHD so well!

MCHD is proud to announce a remarkable achievement: the qualification of its Collaborative Just Culture® Program, recognized by global independent assurance and risk management provider, DNV, following a comprehensive audit. This achievement marks the first recognition of its kind in the nation for an EMS service provider.

"At MCHD, we provide exceptional EMS service throughout Montgomery County, Texas. This would not be possible to achieve without the highest standards for safety implemented in an environment where team members are both trusted and empowered to play a key role in this effort," said Randy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of MCHD. "This recognition is a testament to our entire staff and their commitment to safety and reliability. It is another third-party confirmation that our patients access best-in-class providers with the highest quality standards found in EMS.”

The Collaborative Just Culture Program® DNV Qualification earned by MCHD serves as evidence of performance and proof of compliance with internationally recognized best-practice standards. It is third-party confirmation that MCHD takes an approach centered on patient safety and ensures patients receive the highest quality of care.

As part of this approach, MCHD developed streamlined back-office procedures powered by Laserfiche information management and process automation that enable team members to stay focused on patient outcomes.

“DNV is thrilled that MCHD is the first EMS group in the nation to achieve the Collaborative Just Culture Program (CJC) Qualification,” said Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare. “CJC qualification is the first program that validates a culture of safety and trust by balancing accountability between individuals and the organization through evidence-based policies, education, processes, tools, and measurements.”

The Collaborative Just Culture Program® fosters a culture of reliability, safety and trust by balancing accountability between individuals and the organization through evidence-based processes, tools and programs. The COLLABORATIVE HIGH RELIABILITY® STANDARDS, including qualification requirements for the Collaborative Just Culture® Program and Reliability Management TeamTM are registered trademarks of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC (SGCS). SGCS has granted DNV permission to utilize these CHR standards for the purpose of independent, conflict-free verification and audits.

DNV is one of the world's leading independent assurance and risk management providers, operating in more than 100 countries, helping businesses manage risk and ensure the performance of their organizations, products, people, facilities, and supply chains through certification, verification, qualification, and training services. DNV Healthcare evaluates healthcare systems and providers through a rigorous review process and recognizes those that practice and maintain exceptional standards.

“We are excited MCHD has joined a growing list of premier institutions as they advance toward Collaborative High Reliability certification,” said Scott Griffith, president of SG Collaborative Solutions, authors of the Collaborative Just Culture standard. “We expect these evidence-producing standards to set a new high reliability bar in emergency medical services and commend MCHD leadership and staff for this accomplishment.”

It was a beautiful day on ! Thanks to Montgomery Original Snoballs for always supporting our & with a great way to cool off on a hot day.

Don't miss the latest episode of the MCHD Paramedic Podcast 360! We've initiated a multi-pronged, system wide overhaul of our agitation management at MCHD. This included a move to fixed-dose ketamine for the severely agitated patients. Evidently we weren't the only ones thinking of this as there is exciting new data from Buffalo, NY supporting this approach. Join the podcast crew as they review the recent literature and MCHD protocol changes.

MCHD Paramedic Podcast 360: Agitation Awareness - Fixed-Dose Ketamine Don't miss the latest episode of the MCHD Paramedic Podcast 360. We've initiated a multi-pronged, system wide overhaul of our agitation management at MCHD. T...

Please help us in welcoming a new addition to the MCHD Family! Calvin Wynoka Sheffield Culver was born on June 8th weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces and 21 inches long. Dad, District Chief Kevin Culver, & Mom, Jordan, are doing great - settling in with Calvin. Congratulations, Culver family!

Tomorrow, Monday July 15th from 2-7pm (while supplies last) we will host a distribution center in Conroe at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. There will be ice, water, and meals ready to eat on site for residents. Open to all Montgomery County Residents.

We’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to all of the surrounding agencies who came in to help us during this recovery from . The strike teams helped shore up our responses during this week of record-breaking call volume. Thank you: Fairfield EMS, Hopkins County EMS, City of Paris EMS & Rains County EMS.

After a week like this one, horsing around is good for morale! Willie with Conroe PD Mounted Patrol was a sweet boy. Thanks to our Tina Cerruti for the snap. 📸

MCHD is seeing high numbers of 911 calls involving carbon monoxide. Please use caution and follow the safety tips below when using a generator. This week, our & EMTs responded to 275 calls involving carbon monoxide. Be safe everyone!

MCHD crews have been incredibly busy since made landfall on Monday. We’ve responded to more than 200 carbon monoxide-related calls. Please make sure you are using your generator safety as some people in our county still remain without power. A lot of the 911 calls we’ve responded to are all heat-related - please take advantage of the cooling centers available in our area!

Additional cooling centers available today.

Need debris picked up from the storm?

Earlier today Montgomery County Commissioner's Court met during an emergency session of the Court to discuss Hurricane Beryl and the recovery efforts that have already begun. The court authorized our office to begin the process of engaging vendors for vegetative debris removal. Because of permitting and federal regulations we expect this process to begin within a few days. To help us know the need we have set up a registration process to be added to the list for debris removal.

🌳 Important Notice for Residents: Register for Vegetative (Tree) Debris Removal! 🌳

If you have tree debris that needs to be removed, it's crucial to pre-register for pickup! We don’t have the start dates for collection yet, but we need everyone to sign up in advance.

Here’s what you need to know: 🗑️ Debris Placement: Place all debris in the County/City right-of-way. Debris will NOT be collected from private property. 📲 Register Here:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d29e232a390c4c499fa77a130f7c4c7d

Act now to ensure your debris is collected promptly.

Current shelters that are open

We also have a cooling center at 600 Gerald Street that is open until 7 pm everyday for a cool place to rest.