Details About HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY - Orthopedic Surgery Hospital
The History of HSS
For more than a century, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest
orthopaedic surgeons in the nation. A steadfast commitment to
excellence in education dates back to the Hospital's earliest
traditions and continues to influence its present-day mission and vision.
Timeline 2003 – Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief: Introduces new leadership
in academic training, clinical services, and musculoskeletal
research. A major change in departmental organization included
academic training, clinical services, and clinical research.
Major hospital expansion began with three floors added to the
West building and plans for expanding over the East River Drive
from the Caspary Research building.
Today's Leaders: Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Dr. Stephen A. Paget
The Hospital's pattern of dedication, innovation, and humanism
in medicine continues to unfold at the dawn of the 21st century.
All along, it has used its strengths in education and research
to improve the quality of care it provides to its patients.
Under the direction of Thomas P. Sculco, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief
and Stephen A. Paget, MD, Physician-in-Chief, Hospital for Special
Surgery continues to meet a high-quality standard of patient
care, treating each patient with respect and compassion.
Facts at a Glance
Number of Beds
162
Active Medical Staff
271
Number of Scientists
82
Number of Full Time Equivalent Employees (April 2006)
2,628*
Number of Operating Rooms
26
Number of Patient Visits for HSS Services (2005)
249,878
Number of Surgeries (2005)
17,811
2006 Operating Budget
$429 Million**
* Includes physicians and their staff
** Includes $29 million for research activities
Mission and Vision
HSS Mission
The Mission of Hospital for Special Surgery is to provide
the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, and enhance
the quality of life for all and to advance the science of
orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines
through research and education. We do this regardless of race,
color, creed, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin. HSS Vision
The Vision of Hospital for Special Surgery
is to lead the world as the most innovative source of medical
care, the premier research institution, and the most trusted
educator in the field of orthopedics, rheumatology, and their
related disciplines.
HSS Values
Excellence. HSS is an institution of
excellence and shall meet and exceed the expectations of
all those we serve. We set and adhere to the highest standards
possible for all that we do.
Integrity. HSS shall maintain the highest
levels of personal and professional conduct. We shall always
conduct ourselves in an ethical and honest manner.
Compassion. HSS shall provide a friendly
caring environment where the patient comes first. We shall
deliver compassionate care, treating patients and families with respect and dignity.
Respect. We pledge respect for the diversity
of traditions and cultures within our organization and the
broader community we serve. We will maintain an environment
that encourages fair treatment and equal opportunity.
Teamwork. HSS will foster collaboration
and cooperation among individuals and departments. We will
work together as a team and treat each other with respect.
Quality. Quality in all aspects of health
care delivery is of the utmost importance. We will work
together to continuously improve our standards of care and our clinical outcomes.
Safety. HSS will strive to maintain safe
clinical and physical environments for patients, staff, and physicians.
Innovation. We value new ideas. HSS's
clinical, research, and educational efforts will be directed
toward innovation in the identification, prevention, and
treatment of orthopedic and rheumatic diseases and conditions.
Education. We are committed to the professional
growth and development of staff and to the education of patients and the community.
Efficiency. HSS will strive to operate
efficiently and cost effectively while maintaining the highest
standards of care. We will fulfill our mission only if we
successfully manage our financial and other resources.
