Lauren M. Hess, MD, FAAP
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Associate Chief Medical Information Officer: Data Operations and User Engagement
Associate Program Director: Clinical Informatics Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-5447
Idiomas: English
Departamentos:
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Lauren M. Hess, MD, FAAP
Dr. Hess is a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist with 10 years experience at Texas Children’s. She provides direct patient care to hospitalized children while supervising and educating pediatric fellows, residents and medical students. As the Associate Chief Medical Information Officer: Data Operations and User Engagement, she works closely with Information Services, Nursing informatics and Quality to prioritize and lead technological changes for the organization. Within her division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) she improves the quality of care through numerous projects including building new notes templates, assisting with dashboard creation, and educating on electronic health record (EHR) efficiency.
She acts in leadership nationally in informatics through her roles on both the Epic Hospitalist Steering Board and the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Clinical Technology Executive Committee.
Dr. Hess is passionate about teaching individuals to leverage technology to improve workflows, reduce time spent on EHR and increase bedside care. Her primary goal is to utilize technology to enhance the care of hospitalized children and women through smart implementation, collaboration and education.
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My philosophy of care emphasizes compassionate communication and family-centered care. I prioritize clear, empathetic communication with my patients and their families, ensuring they are actively involved in the care process. I leverage my expertise in clinical informatics to enhance care efficiency, allowing more time for bedside interactions. My holistic approach addresses both the medical and emotional needs of my patients, aiming to improve overall patient outcomes.
Intereses Clinicos
Interests lie within all conditions that cause patients to be admitted to the hospital ranging from mild self-limited infections to chronic conditions.
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2015 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2012 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Biology | 2007 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Medical Informatics Association | Member |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
American Board of Preventative Medicine-Clinical Informatics
American Board of Pediatrics
Honors and awards
- 2023-2024
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“Caught you Caring,” Texas Children’s Hospital
- 2023
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Dr Milton H Nirken: Excellence in Teaching Award, Baylor College of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- 2020
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Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award: Teaching and Evaluation Baylor College of Medicine
- 2019
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Terri Brown, Lauren Hess on Behalf of Sepsis Quality Improvement Team, Sepsis Heroes Award awarded for excellence in Sepsis Care, Texas Children’s Hospital
- 2017
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Sub-Intern Educator of the Year Award, Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2011
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Membership, University of Texas Medical Branch
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Provider efficiency, clinical decision support, sepsis, simulation, data literacy
Hess LM, Das S, Asaithambi R, Delbecq E, Molleda Castro C, Molchen W, Lemke D. Impact of EHR on Realism, Skills, and Workload in Sepsis Simulation, Clinical Simulation in Nursing, Volume 93, 2024, 101560, ISSN 1876-1399, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2024.101560
Sanders N, Abela KM, Davenport L, Lawrence J, Gibbs K, Hess LM. Improving clinician agreement and comfort through the development of a pediatric behavioral health huddle tool. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2024 May 7:S0882-5963(24)00174-X. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.04.048
Schroder AR, Desai S, Hess LM. Intravenous Antibiotic Durations: “Short” Wins Again. Hospital Pediatrics, July 2022
Yarahuan JW, Lo HY, Bass L, Wright J, Hess LM.CIC 2021: Design, Usability, and Acceptability of a Needs-Based, Automated Dashboard to Provide Individualized Patient-Care Data to Pediatric Residents. Applied Clinical Informatics, March 2022
Yarahuan JW, Bass L, Hess LM, Singhal G, Lo HY. COVID-19 Impact on Intern Exposure to Common Inpatient Diagnoses. Hospital Pediatrics, Nov 2021
Gibbs KD, Shi Y, Sanders N, Bodnar A, Brown T, Shah MD, Hess LM. Evaluation of a Sepsis Alert in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting. Applied Clinical Informatics, May 2021
Hess LM, Foradori DM, Singhal G, Hicks PJ, Turner Teri. “Please Complete Your Evaluations!” Strategies to Engage Faculty in Competency- Based Assessments. Academic Pediatrics, Aug 2020