There are numerous national organizations that rank and rate hospitals based on
many factors, including physician opinions, reputation, and patient outcomes –
numerous data points that indicate how well patients do in the hospital and after
they go home. These rankings are designed to help people make informed
decisions about which hospital delivers the best quality of care.
In 2016, UTMB implemented an initiative, called Best Care, with the stated goal
to provide the Best Care to every patient, every time, at every level. “I am proud
to say all of our hard work is paying off,” said Donna K. Sollenberger, executive
vice president and chief executive officer, UTMB Health System. “We thank our
dedicated faculty, trainees, nurses and staff throughout the institution for their
daily efforts that are allowing UTMB to achieve excellence in patient care. We
also thank our patients who have entrusted us with their care.”
Before you decide where to be treated, take to moment to understand quality of
care differences between hospitals. It could make all the difference.