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Repeat Announcements	First Published
Now Taking Appointments: ITS Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Studio	6/30/2026
FIFA World Cup: Don�t Let Hackers Score	6/29/2026
IT Services: Possible Campus Telephone brief interruption (5-30 Sec.) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm	7/1/2026
Annual Enrollment Fairs: July 7�10	7/1/2026
CALL FOR NOMINATION: William Osler Scholars	7/1/2026


IHOP Monthly Update - July 2026
First Published 7/3/2026
IHOPs Open for Comment All committees, workgroups, and employees are invited to comment on the proposed changes through the end of the month. Comments on these policies will be accepted until 5:00 pm on 7/31/26 and may be submitted via email to policies@utmb.edu. Any comments written directly on to the draft policy via the website are unable to be accepted. IHOP 03.01.01 - Staffing During Adverse Conditions IHOP 03.07.07 - Vaccination of Healthcare Workers to Protect Patients from Vaccine Preventable Infections IHOP 09.01.02 -Management of Patient Belongings IHOP 09.01.13 - Discharge Planning IHOP 09.01.21 - Examination and Treatment for Emergency Medical Conditions and Women in Labor (EMTALA) IHOP 09.01.25 - Admission, Discharge, and Transfer – NCCU IHOP 09.03.17 - Consent - Overview and Basic Requirements IHOP 09.03.32 - Abandoned Infant (Baby Moses) Policy IHOP 09.03.35 - Patient-Centered Communication IHOP 09.13.01 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) IHOP 09.13.06 - Initiating and Monitoring Restraints IHOP 09.13.16 - Sentinel Events IHOP 09.13.17 - Minimal Sedation (Anxiolysis) of Pediatric Patients IHOP 09.13.47 - Massive Transfusion Protocol IHOP 09.15.09 - Determination of Death Proposed for Repeal- IHOP 09.03.16 - Refusal of Consent or Treatment (Added to 09.03.17) Updated IHOPs The following IHOPs have received finalized updates in the prior month. Substantive IHOP 03.01.02 - Employee Files IHOP 03.03.03 - Classified Staff Recruitment and Transfer IHOP 03.06.16 - CASA Volunteer Leave IHOP 05.05.11 - Disaster Privileges for Volunteer Licensed Independent Practitioners IHOP 08.01.32 - Video Surveillance of Medication Storage Areas IHOP 09.01.29 - Admission, Discharge, and Transfer Criteria- PACU IHOP 09.03.10 - Consent for HIV Antibody Testing and for Disclosure of Results IHOP 09.15.05 - Advance Directives IHOP 09.15.07 - Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders in the Operating Room and Peri-Operative Period Non-substantive IHOP 03.03.10 - Verification of Selective Service Registration IHOP 06.03.02 - Correction of Errors Related to Federal Healthcare Program Reimbursement Expedited None Repeals IHOP 09.15.11 - COVID-19 End Of Life Preparing Body
Contact: Email: Mari Robinson For: Compliance Phone: 409-772-9120

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Now Taking Appointments: ITS Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Studio
First Published 6/30/2026
NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS! Need help designing your research study? Assistance in generating or retrieving data? Guidance with the analysis of your collected data? Other biostatistics, bioinformatics, or health informatics assistance? Highly qualified experts in these areas are available for consultation at NO COST during the* *Institute for Translational Sciences* *Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Studio* * Additional services are available; fees may apply. 3rd Monday of each month 1:00pm-2:00pm 6.110 Research Building 6 Consultations are by appointment only. To schedule: https://utmb.us/8e2
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Contact: Email: Greater Gulf Coast Clinical and Translational Science Award For: Institute for Translational Sciences Phone: 2-CTSA

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FIFA World Cup: Don�t Let Hackers Score
First Published 6/29/2026
The World Cup brings exciting matches, passionate fans, and unfortunately, many opportunities for cybercriminals. Threat Actors know people are searching for tickets, steaming services, merchandise, and match updates, making the World Cup a prime target for scams. Threats to Watch For Phishing emails and texts offering “exclusive” tickets, giveaways, or match updates Fake streaming websites promising free access to games Fraudulent merchandise stores selling counterfeit products or stealing payment information World Cup-themed scams designed to trick users into revealing passwords or personal data How to Stay Safe Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your accounts Verify website URLs before entering login credentials or payment information Make sure you know where the link came from and confirm if the URL matches the official website Only use trusted and authorized streaming platforms Think twice before clicking links in text messages, emails, or social media posts Report any suspicious messages to cirt@utmb.edu Final Whistle Just like a championship team relies on a strong defense, good cybersecurity habits keep attackers off the scoreboard. This World Cup season, stay alert, think before you click, and don’t let cybercriminals score a winning goal!
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Contact: Email: Mikal Pennington For: Office of Information Security Phone: 409-773-3838

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IT Services: Possible Campus Telephone brief interruption (5-30 Sec.) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
First Published 7/1/2026
The ITS Voice team and the telecom carrier, Lumen, will be performing a policy change on our Austin Lumen SIP Trunks on Tuesday, 7/7, starting at 6PM to 10PM. This is low-impact; however, there may be a brief (5–30 seconds) interruption to outbound calls ONLY from Avaya phones while the updated policy is applied. Please contact the ITS Service Desk with any questions at (409) 772-5200 CC# 66866
Contact: Email: IsHelp For: ITS-Ops-VoiceSrvs Phone: 4097725200

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Annual Enrollment Fairs: July 7�10
First Published 7/1/2026
The countdown has begun—get ready to launch into the benefits universe at this year’s Annual Enrollment Fairs! Explore your benefits options for the 2026–2027 plan year and meet with representatives from our insurance, retirement, and wellness providers. Learn about new offerings to help protect you and your family, including accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital insurance, legal benefits, and pet insurance.Galveston Campus Tuesday, July 7 \| 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. John Sealy Hospital,1st Floor Lobby 301 8th St., Galveston, TX 77555 League City Campus Wednesday, July 8 \| 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Medical Plaza One, Skybridge 2240 Gulf Freeway South, League City, TX 77573 Clear Lake Campus Thursday, July 9 \| 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Clear Lake Campus Hospital, 1st Floor Lobby 200 Blossom St, Webster, TX 77598 Virtual Event Friday, July 10 \| 12 – 2 p.m. Microsoft Teams: Click here to join the virtual event Whether you attend in person or virtually, these events are a great opportunity to ask questions, compare plans, and feel confident heading into annual enrollment. Visit the Annual Enrollment web page for additional event details.
Contact: Email: Benefits Services For: Human Resources Phone: (409) 772-2630

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CALL FOR NOMINATION: William Osler Scholars

First Published 7/1/2026

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to invite nominations for two new William Osler Scholars in the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine.

The Academy, funded through the generosity of Houston physician-philanthropist John P. McGovern, supports faculty whose work reflects excellence in patient care and teaching. Each selected Scholar will receive support from an endowment to advance activities related to compassionate clinical care and medical education.

William Osler Scholars are selected because they exemplify the ideals embodied by Sir William Osler: highly competent, humane, compassionate, patient-centered care and outstanding teaching. Scholars serve as role models for students, trainees, colleagues, and patients. Information about current Osler Scholars is available on the McGovern Academy website.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

Full-time membership on the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine faculty at the time of selection
MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Rank of Assistant Professor or above
Major responsibilities in both teaching and patient care
Demonstrated commitment to a humanistic and compassionate approach to patients, students, and colleagues
Willingness, upon accepting the designation, to devote time to learning about Oslerian medicine together with other Scholars

Nomination Process

UTMB students, house staff, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate individuals for this honor. To submit a nomination, please email a brief statement of 250 words or fewer describing how the nominee exemplifies Oslerian ideals in patient care and teaching.

Please send nominations to with the subject line Faculty Osler Scholar Nominations toJulia Boyle, jboyle@utmb.edu.

Deadline

Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on July 15, 2026.

Thank you for helping UTMB recognize and support some of its finest clinicians and educators.

Contact: Email: Julia Boyle For: President's Office Phone: 409-772-1901

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