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Jan27University Health doctor leading first-of-a-kind U.S. training for treating enlarged prostate patientsDr. Ahmed M. Mansour, a urologist at University Health and UT Health San Antonio, will lead the first training of its kind in the United States for treating enlarged prostates.
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Jan26Dr Ralph A. DeFronzo receives The Prince Mahidol 2022 Award in MedicineDr. Ralph A. DeFronzo receives The Prince Mahidol 2022 Award in Medicine for his contributions to the causes and treatment of Type 2 diabetes
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Jan10University Health leads the nation in living donor kidney transplants for childrenUniversity Health Transplant Institute marked an important annual milestone as it closed out 2022: it had performed more pediatric kidney transplants with organs from living donors than any other transplant program in the country.
Employee Recognition Programs
University Health is committed to recognizing and rewarding employees who exhibit outstanding performance and service excellence. The success of our health care mission depends on your positive attitude, professional competence and ability to build productive relationships.
Multifaceted Approach to Recognitions
Several recognitions for all University employees are conducted throughout the year including:
- Onboarding Recognition Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Above and Beyond Recognition Program
- Employee Holiday Event
- On-the-Spot Recognition Program
- Standardization Recognition Program
- Employee of the Quarter Program
- DAISY Award Program
- Employee of the Year Program
- Shining Star Award
- Employee Service Awards
Nursing Clinical Levels Program
The Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) recognizes and rewards registered nurses (RNs) for their clinical expertise and excellence in professional practice. CAP is based on the following criteria:
- Clinical expertise
- Professional certifications
- Department and system contributions
- Organizational tenure
Job Performance Plans
Designed by employees, for employees, the performance planning and evaluation system establishes a plan for your job at the beginning of each year of service and evaluated at the end of the plan year. Every new employee gets an evaluation at the end of the first three months. This helps newcomers get off to a good start.
Annual performance evaluations lead to consideration for merit pay increases.