Stephens Memorial Hospital seeks community input to help guide future decision-making
Stephens Memorial Hospital is seeking community input on its services, facilities and operations and soliciting recommendations for future improvements and investments via an online survey available through May 30.
“We want to hear from as many members of our community as possible, even if they’re not current patients of our hospital or clinic,” said Gena Speer, CEO, Stephens Memorial Hospital. “Stephens Memorial Hospital is everyone’s hospital, and this citizens’ survey is intended to harvest broad perspectives so that we can do more for more of our community.”
The citizens’ survey follows a similar survey of community leaders conducted earlier this year. Questions focus on the community’s awareness of, satisfaction with, and expectations for the hospital.
Both surveys are elements of a larger, ongoing initiative, HealthConnect, through which the hospital is working with a third-party research and strategic planning organization to strengthen the connection between Stephens Memorial Hospital and the larger community, according to a news release from SMH.
“Stephens Memorial Hospital has served our community since 1951, and we have added services and programs as our region has grown,” Speer said. “With community feedback, we can continue that growth, guided by what our community needs and values.”
Last week, the hospital celebrated National Hospital Week with several events, including a Blessing of the Hands on Tuesday, May 12, and the annual community cookout on Friday, May 15.
The citizens’ survey is open until May 30, and every community member is invited to participate. Responses are anonymous and will be aggregated to help Stephens Memorial Hospital identify areas of opportunity for greater community engagement and investment.
Click here to take the survey, or the survey also can be accessed via the following QR code:
Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs were on the menu at the recent Stephens Memorial Hospital community cookout. The hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: Stephens Memorial Staff members served up hot dogs and hamburgers to the community on Friday, May 15, during the annual National Hospital Week cookout. The hospital is currently seeking input from the community about its services, facilities and operations via an online survey; see the link above to take the survey. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
