At Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular, patient safety and the appropriate utilization of care are central to everything we do. Our team is committed to delivering consistent, evidence-based care across all facilities, with standardized protocols designed to reduce complications, improve outcomes and support efficient, high-quality treatment for every patient.
For isolated CABG patients, we follow standardized clinical guidelines with a target of removing the breathing tube within six hours or less. This approach supports faster recovery and reduces time spent on mechanical ventilation. Our protocols also prioritize conserving blood to minimize unnecessary transfusions and improve overall patient outcomes.
Our standardized shock protocols are designed to help patients experiencing cardiogenic or other forms of shock receive consistent, evidence-based care quickly and effectively across all Memorial Hermann facilities.
Memorial Hermann delivers award-winning myocardial infarction care across all 11 acute-care hospitals. Each site is supported by dedicated Chest Pain Coordinators who facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment. Our Advanced Practice Providers work closely with patients and physicians to optimize care. This collaboration helps reduce complications such as acute kidney injury (AKI) and minimize bleeding risk throughout the treatment process.
Memorial Hermann is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based neuroscience care across the Greater Houston area. As part of that commitment, 11 Memorial Hermann facilities have earned formal Stroke Center certifications. These designations are awarded based on strict standards related to patient safety, clinical outcomes, staffing and the availability of advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Stroke Center certification is designed to help patients receive the right level of care at the right facility. It also supports efficient patient flow by clearly defining where complex cases should be directed and when transfers are appropriate. For neuroscience teams, these designations serve as a framework for consistent, coordinated and safe stroke care across the system.
This is the highest level of stroke certification and is reserved for facilities capable of managing the most complex stroke cases. These centers provide 24/7 specialized neurology and neurosurgery services, advanced imaging and the full range of treatments, including surgical and endovascular interventions. They also function as receiving centers for transfers from Primary Stroke Centers.
Facilities holding this certification:
The Primary Stroke Certification is awarded to facilities that deliver reliable, evidence-based stroke care for stroke patients. These centers maintain the necessary protocols, staff and infrastructure to rapidly diagnose and treat strokes, administer clot-dissolving therapy when indicated and coordinate timely transfers to comprehensive centers for cases requiring a higher level of care.
Facilities holding this certification:
Together, these facilities reflect Memorial Hermann's strong commitment to stroke care across the Greater Houston area.
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic joint pain and the resulting loss of mobility. Whether joint pain is caused by osteoarthritis or other conditions, Memorial Hermann Joint Center offers advanced treatment options to get patients moving again. Memorial Hermann’s bundled payment package features a fixed, all-inclusive cost to make it more affordable for employers that elect to offer this coverage to their employees.
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Memorial Hermann's Radiation Oncology Program is dedicated to delivering safe, precise and high-quality care through rigorous oversight and continuous performance monitoring. A multidisciplinary team, including affiliated physicians, radiation therapists, nurses and safety specialists, convenes regularly to evaluate processes, equipment and care standards across all program locations.
Monthly physics and safety audits are conducted to assess radiation equipment performance and treatment accuracy. These audits include the evaluation of new technology, verification of proper calibration and maintenance of comprehensive quality assurance programs to help verify that each patient receives the exact treatment prescribed.
Memorial Hermann performs Inpatient Radiation Oncology physics safety audits, reflecting our commitment to patient safety and the delivery of high-quality radiation oncology care.
The Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center features 200 total beds and sees an average of 5,871 adult and 1,197 pediatric trauma cases per year. As one of the nation’s busiest Level I Trauma Centers, Memorial Hermann-TMC is committed to delivering high-reliability, high-quality care to the Gulf Coast region, ensuring that communities have access to advanced trauma care when they need it the most.
Striving to meet the ever-increasing trauma needs of the Greater Houston area, Memorial Hermann has invested efforts to provide additional accredited facilities:
Additionally, in November 2024 Memorial Hermann-TMC was recognized for its exceptional contributions to emergency care during the 2024 Texas EMS Conference with the Interfacility Collaboration Award for its innovative direct-to-operation room (OR) process.
In 2013, House Bill 15 was passed to create level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services. The purpose of the bill was to develop initial rules for neonatal/maternal level of care designation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has the authority to designate facilities. The Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Section of DSHS works with hospitals, survey organizations and the Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) to:
Memorial Hermann currently has 10 facilities designated as Neonatal Facilities. The following Memorial Hermann facilities are designated by Level of Care:
In 2013, House Bill 15 was passed during the 83rd Legislature’s Regular Session. The purpose of the bill was to develop initial rules for level of care designations for hospitals that provide maternal services.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has the authority to designate facilities. The EMS/Trauma Systems Section of DSHS works with hospitals, Perinatal Care Regions (PCRs) and the Perinatal Advisory Council (PAC) to:
Memorial Hermann currently has 10 facilities designated as Maternal Facilities. The following Memorial Hermann facilities are designated:
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized 78 hospitals out of an eligible 609 hospitals participating in the adult program for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. Hospitals participating in ACS NSQIP are required to track the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures; these outcomes are then analyzed by ACS and reported back to the hospitals. These results inform patient safety initiatives within the hospital and impact the quality of surgical care for all patients.
NSQIP 2024 Meritorious Award-recognized hospitals:
Three Memorial Hermann hospitals scored high marks for safety, earning an "A" grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit organization run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
As of Fall 2025 , Memorial Hermann hospitals that received an "A" grade are: