 Input Due for P&D Peer Feedback
If a colleague has tapped you to provide Peer Feedback on their job performance, get ready to share your insights in Workday by July 27. What’s the goal? To gather insights into everyone’s strengths and accomplishments on the job since Oct. 1, 2025. Constructive input can also identify potential areas for improvement. The feedback you provide doesn’t affect your colleague’s performance review. But they’ll receive a summary for job coaching purposes. Even though submitting feedback is optional, we strongly encourage those who are selected to fulfill the request in a timely manner with objective, thoughtful and candid responses. Note: Nurses must complete Peer Feedback requests per Magnet requirements. A nurse who declines must give an explanation to their leader. A few tips: - Be specific about your teammates’ strengths and contributions, as well as areas for improvement.
- Point out with appreciation the positive impact they’ve made on patients, families and fellow employees.
- Encourage excellent habits that demonstrate the Cook Children’s values.
- Keep your comments constructive rather than critical.
Some of you will also receive requests in Workday to provide Leader Feedback. Leader Feedback is a developmental opportunity to provide insights into your manager’s leadership, coaching and teaming behaviors. Visit the P&D page on CookNet for tip sheets and other resources. |
 ICYMI: Update to Medical Benefits; See the FAQ
In case you missed it: Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will become Cook Children’s new medical insurance carrier. This change is part of our ongoing commitment to care for our team and their families—just as thoughtfully as we care for our patients. For more information about this change, please visit Connect Newsroom. Please use the Transition Support website to get tools and resources to help with this transition and get your frequently asked questions answered. Please reach out to the Benefits team if you have any other questions. Please see the previous Connect Newsletter to read about the other Human Resources news, including an update to the Care Share program and information about a potential market adjustment. |
 Reminder for Fourth of July
This Fourth of July holiday, please do not attempt to view fireworks from any Cook Children’s facility or parking garage. It's important that ample, safe, and close parking is available for our patient families and for the employees and medical transport teams who are working on site. Thank you! |
 Fourth of July Message from Spiritual Care
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Jennifer Hayes, Director of Spiritual Care, shares a special message reflecting on this historic milestone. Jennifer writes “This land was made for you and me!” … In a world that often feels uncertain, I find myself returning to those same 8 words. They remind me that people thrive through connection. They evoke a sense of belonging, of being seen, of being valued. At Cook Children’s, belonging looks a lot like our Promise. It is meeting children and families with different stories, traditions, languages, beliefs, and life experiences and saying, “Welcome! Thank you for choosing us to care for you!” Please click here to read her entire message As you gather with family and friends this Independence Day, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July! |
 Parking Update – Seventh Avenue Parking Garage
Beginning Monday, July 6, parking on the first floor of the Seventh Avenue Parking Garage will be unavailable. During this time, the Seventh Avenue entrance will be closed. All vehicles must enter and exit the garage using the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance. Please use the available parking spaces on the remaining garage levels. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this work. |
