Strengths- University Health System, San Antonio, Texas, is the only hospital in San Antonio to have the Magnet health system status. Magnet status is a credential awarded by the American Nurses Association. It is awarded for the expertise in nursing staff in providing quality care. Apart from this UHS has Board certified emergency care physicians. Hence, it is evident from these strengths about why University Health system is reported as the best in San Antonio, and sixth best in Texas by the U.S. News & World Report.
Weakness- According to the employee reviews, there are comparatively low wages for the employees. This is leading to employee turnover. (“University health system reviews,” 2016)
Opportunities- University Health system has great …show more content…
Hence the organization is running with a debt of $2,290,841. However, total operating revenue was 70.4 percent of the total revenue. Net patient service revenue in 2015 has increased to $693 million which is 21 percent more than 2014. This significant growth is believed to be due to increased capacity from the opening of new sky tower (“2015 uhs audit report,” 2016).
Directional strategies: Directional strategies are crucial to check the status of the organizational growth. These statements keep the organization focused on the organization 's goals and objectives.
Mission Statement – The mission of UHS is to provide and promote quality care to the to the inpatient and outpatients of the Bexar county, by teaching next generation of health professionals and by supporting research thereby advancing medical knowledge and improving medical care.
Vision Statement – UHS vision is to be the premier health system in South Texas, by providing high quality and patient-centered care based on the outcome based research and innovative teaching.
Triple Aim Plus (Bennett, 2015) – University Health System continues to be successful by implementing the following principles in the care giving.
• Improving quality, safety, and outcomes
• Improving the patient experience
• Improving …show more content…
Values – The values The University Health system include working as a team to serve the patient as a first priority, to work fro the community, to do everything with respect, dignity, sensitivity and
Weakness- According to the employee reviews, there are comparatively low wages for the employees. This is leading to employee turnover. (“University health system reviews,” 2016)
Opportunities- University Health system has great …show more content…
Hence the organization is running with a debt of $2,290,841. However, total operating revenue was 70.4 percent of the total revenue. Net patient service revenue in 2015 has increased to $693 million which is 21 percent more than 2014. This significant growth is believed to be due to increased capacity from the opening of new sky tower (“2015 uhs audit report,” 2016).
Directional strategies: Directional strategies are crucial to check the status of the organizational growth. These statements keep the organization focused on the organization 's goals and objectives.
Mission Statement – The mission of UHS is to provide and promote quality care to the to the inpatient and outpatients of the Bexar county, by teaching next generation of health professionals and by supporting research thereby advancing medical knowledge and improving medical care.
Vision Statement – UHS vision is to be the premier health system in South Texas, by providing high quality and patient-centered care based on the outcome based research and innovative teaching.
Triple Aim Plus (Bennett, 2015) – University Health System continues to be successful by implementing the following principles in the care giving.
• Improving quality, safety, and outcomes
• Improving the patient experience
• Improving …show more content…
Values – The values The University Health system include working as a team to serve the patient as a first priority, to work fro the community, to do everything with respect, dignity, sensitivity and