The Healthcare Services Group Charitable Foundation (HSGCF) has awarded a grant of $25,000 to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. The primary objective of the grant, according to officials, is to enhance patient safety, quality of care and positive outcomes for all patients.
The hospital says it will use the funds to develop and implement innovative quality and safety programs in collaboration with healthcare providers.
"We express our gratitude to HSGCF for their exceptional support and generosity in enhancing the quality of patient care, safety, and well-being in Texas County," said TCMH Foundation Director Jeff Gettys said. "Their remarkable vision to finance healthcare programs promoting these areas is truly commendable."
Gettys said the hospital will use grant funding to upgrade its video system network, including the installation of two digital video recorders, 25 new interior digital cameras and two exterior digital cameras. Furthermore, the hospital will also be installing power openers for the emergency room doors and employee access control panels leading into the emergency room. In addition, all TCMH employees will receive enhanced deescalation training.
Established in 2012, HSGCF was created to support healthcare programs that focus on improving the quality of patient care, patient safety and community wellness. In partnership with the HSG (Healthcare Services Group) Risk Management and Patient Safety Division, the HSGCF has developed the Patient Safety Grant to support the Missouri Hospital Plan members. This grant supports innovative patient safety and quality initiatives that reduce or eliminate the risk of adverse events or improve patient care.
“We are very pleased to award the 2024 Patient Safety Grant to Texas County Memorial Hospital,” said Becky Branson Hill, Healthcare Services Group vice president. “We eagerly anticipate the successful implementation of their projects.”
