Hospital more concerned about optics than patients - Chaplain Houston Methodist Employee Review

2.0
Apr 16, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for new employees.

Cons

The hospital cares more about optics than patients. Chaplains are asked to do more customer service than quality spiritual care.

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Houston Methodist Response
2y
Thank you for your feedback. Your voice matters! While I don't have the details about your personal experience, we know that Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital ranked #2 out of 181 complex care medical centers for delivering high-quality care. That's according to the 2023 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient. These rankings are based on measures that included safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness and equity.

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Cons

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Houston Methodist Response
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Thank you for caring for Houston Methodist patients and for the 5-star review highlighting our training and growth opportunities! We appreciate all of our Houston Methodist team members.
3.0
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Pros

Advocates for obtaining certifications while providing assistance to cover cost, quarterly trainings to maintain patient safety and provide quality care across the hospital system

Cons

Hard to transfer to other departments

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Houston Methodist Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing Houston Methodist's support for professional certification, continuing education and patient safety. We are proud to invest in the development of our employees and appreciate your feedback regarding internal career mobility. Creating opportunities for growth across our organization is important, and we continually evaluate our processes to support employees in pursuing new roles and career paths. Thank you for being part of the Houston Methodist team.
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