Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient Inc. Ranked No. 2 out of 177 Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Centers, Houston Methodist Willowbrook is recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care based on the Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking, which has been conducted annually since 2005.

 

“This recognition is a reflection of the commitment of our entire hospital team to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety to provide unparalleled care to our patients,” said Keith Barber, chief executive officer at Houston Methodist Willowbrook. “They work tirelessly every day to keep our patients at the center of everything we do, and I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished together.”

 

The ranking measured performance on the quality of patient care in six domains: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness and equity. The ranking factors in measures from the Vizient Clinical Data Base and includes performance data from the HCAHPS survey and the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network.

 

The full list of Houston Methodist’s rankings in the Vizient 2024 Quality Leadership Awards includes:

  • Houston Methodist Hospital – Ranked No. 4 out of 115 Comprehensive Academic Medical Centers, achieving a place in the top 5 for the first time.
  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital – Ranked No. 2 out of 177 Large, Specialized Complex Care Medical Centers.
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital – Ranked No. 14 out of 364 Community Hospitals.
  • In the Complex Care Medical Centers cohort (out of 204 hospitals):
    • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital – Ranked No. 1
    • Houston Methodist West Hospital – Ranked No. 2
    • Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital – Ranked No. 3
    • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital – Ranked No. 4

 

"We are incredibly proud of the strong showing across the entire Houston Methodist system," Barber said. "This is a direct reflection of the teamwork and dedication that drives Houston Methodist Willowbrook every day."

 

Vizient’s Quality and Accountability study is a tool to help gauge where hospitals stand an where they can use improvement. Click here to learn more about this year’s Vizient results.