Recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the country, TIRR Memorial Hermann serves as a Model System for interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, patient care, education and a center of research. Every year since 1990, TIRR Memorial Hermann has appeared on the list of America's best rehabilitation hospitals published by U.S. News & World Report magazine - every year of the survey's existence.
Located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, we have earned our reputation through more than 60 years of experience in rehabilitation and research, the high caliber of our staff physicians and clinicians and the quality of our comprehensive programs and services.
The reputation of TIRR Memorial Hermann does not end with research and rehabilitation. Educating patients, families, healthcare professionals, caregivers and the general public about rehabilitation has been a long-standing commitment. Extending our knowledge and resources into the community remains a top priority and part of our pledge to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by disabling injury and illness.
Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Program
One of only 14 sites in the country designated as a Traumatic Brain Injury Model System by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), TIRR Memorial Hermann uses this grant to investigate the effects of traumatic brain injury on social communication.
Accreditation Status
TIRR Memorial Hermann has earned its Acute Care accreditation through the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
In addition, TIRR Memorial Hermann has also been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which signals TIRR Memorial Hermann’s commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.
CARF accreditation has been earned for the following programs:
TIRR Memorial Hermann and TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands - Inpatient Rehab Unit
TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation at the Kirby Glen Center and TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands Outpatient Rehabilitation
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs (Adults)
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs (Children and Adolescents)
Vocational Services (Adults)
Pathway to Excellence® Program
The Pathway to Excellence Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel. Pathway to Excellence hospitals improve nurse satisfaction, retain choice nursing staff and leaders, and demonstrate inter-professional teamwork.
In 2013, TIRR Memorial Hermann was recognized by the ANCC with the Pathway to Excellence designation - the precursor for Magnet® status. A Pathway to Excellence hospital is a champion of high quality nursing practice.
TIRR Memorial Hermann’s Pathway to Excellence is a journey of accomplishments in quality, patient safety, patient satisfaction, operational excellence, nurse recruitment and retention, and individual achievements. For example, between 2007 and 2016 the proportion of Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRNs) increased from 45% to 66%. In 2015, TIRR Memorial Hermann was re-designated. This attests to the RN’s staff commitment to excellence and personal goal achievement.
U.S. News & World Report: Nationally Ranked Rehabilitation
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital ranked No. 2 among the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2021-2022. TIRR Memorial Hermann was previously ranked No. 3 in the 2020-2021 rankings, and has been included in the prestigious rankings since the report’s inception in 1989.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital ranked No. 2 among the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2021-2022. TIRR Memorial Hermann was previously ranked No. 3 in the 2020-2021 rankings, and has been included in the prestigious rankings since the report’s inception in 1989.
Recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the country, TIRR Memorial Hermann serves as a Model System for interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, patient care, education and a center of research. For 29 consecutive years, TIRR has appeared on the list of America's best rehabilitation hospitals published by U.S.News & World Report magazine - every year of the survey's existence. Located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, we have earned our reputation through more than 50 years of experience in rehabilitation and research, the high caliber of our staff physicians and clinicians, and the quality of our comprehensive programs and services.
Recognized as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the country, TIRR Memorial Hermann serves as a Model System for interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, patient care, education and a center of research. For 29 consecutive years, TIRR has appeared on the list of America's best rehabilitation hospitals published by U.S.News & World Report magazine - every year of the survey's existence. Located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, we have earned our reputation through more than 50 years of experience in rehabilitation and research, the high caliber of our staff physicians and clinicians, and the quality of our comprehensive programs and services.
U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Hospitals
Beginning in 1990, U.S. News & World Report has ranked our nation's leading hospitals annually. And in every one of those years, TIRR Memorial Hermann has been named among the very best rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. TIRR Memorial Hermann ranks best in Texas and No. 3 in the nation for rehabilitation.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center was also listed in the U.S. News rankings in the specialty areas of Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat, and Gastroenterology and GI Surgery. Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was nationally ranked in Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery, as well as Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Beginning in 1990, U.S. News & World Report has ranked our nation's leading hospitals annually. And in every one of those years, TIRR Memorial Hermann has been named among the very best rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. TIRR Memorial Hermann ranks best in Texas and No. 3 in the nation for rehabilitation.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center was also listed in the U.S. News rankings in the specialty areas of Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat, and Gastroenterology and GI Surgery. Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was nationally ranked in Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery, as well as Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Neurological Sleep Medicine Center received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). To receive accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Neurological Sleep Medicine Center received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). To receive accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Earns The Pathway to Excellence Program® Designation
In 2013, TIRR Memorial Hermann was recognized by the ANCC with the Pathway to Excellence designation - the precursor for Magnet® status. A Pathway to Excellence hospital is a champion of high quality nursing practice. TIRR Memorial Hermann’s Pathway to Excellence is a journey of accomplishments in quality, patient safety, patient satisfaction, operational excellence, nurse recruitment and retention, and individual achievements. For example, between 2007 and 2016 the proportion of Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRNs) increased from 45% to 66%. In 2015, TIRR Memorial Hermann was re-designated. This attests to the RN’s staff commitment to excellence and personal goal achievement.
In 2013, TIRR Memorial Hermann was recognized by the ANCC with the Pathway to Excellence designation - the precursor for Magnet® status. A Pathway to Excellence hospital is a champion of high quality nursing practice. TIRR Memorial Hermann’s Pathway to Excellence is a journey of accomplishments in quality, patient safety, patient satisfaction, operational excellence, nurse recruitment and retention, and individual achievements. For example, between 2007 and 2016 the proportion of Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRNs) increased from 45% to 66%. In 2015, TIRR Memorial Hermann was re-designated. This attests to the RN’s staff commitment to excellence and personal goal achievement.
TIRR Memorial Hermann has earned its Acute Care accreditation through the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
TIRR Memorial Hermann has earned its Acute Care accreditation through the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
TIRR CARF Accreditation
TIRR Memorial Hermann has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which signals TIRR MH’s commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.
CARF accreditation has been earned for the following programs:
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital and TIRR Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital - Inpatient Rehab Unit
Challenge Programs at Kirby Glen and The Woodlands Medical Center
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs (Adults)
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs (Children and Adolescents)
Vocational Services (Adults)
TIRR Memorial Hermann has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which signals TIRR MH’s commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.
CARF accreditation has been earned for the following programs:
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital and TIRR Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital - Inpatient Rehab Unit
Challenge Programs at Kirby Glen and The Woodlands Medical Center
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs (Adults)
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs (Children and Adolescents)
Vocational Services (Adults)
Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Program
One of only 14 sites in the country designated as a Traumatic Brain Injury Model System by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), TIRR Memorial Hermann uses this grant to investigate the effects of traumatic brain injury on social communication.
One of only 14 sites in the country designated as a Traumatic Brain Injury Model System by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), TIRR Memorial Hermann uses this grant to investigate the effects of traumatic brain injury on social communication.
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For the 32nd consecutive year, TIRR Memorial Hermann is recognized as the best rehabilitation hospital in Texas and No. 2 in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report's "Best Rehabilitation Hospitals" in America.
TIRR Memorial Hermann has earned its Acute Care accreditation through the 
CARF accreditation has been earned for the following programs:
The Pathway to Excellence Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel. Pathway to Excellence hospitals improve nurse satisfaction, retain choice nursing staff and leaders, and demonstrate inter-professional teamwork.
