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Before You Visit ...
Be sure to check out the questions at the bottom of the page
Salem and West Valley Hospitals are not-for-profit regional health care
centers that have been granted the privilege to provide health care services
to the community. In this regard, the hospitals recognize the necessity
for a strong commitment to act in the best interest of those they serve,
and to uphold the trust granted by the public at all times. Salem and
West Valley Hospitals are committed to upholding their Mission Statement,
Cultural Goal and Patient FIRST Values. These will help ensure constant vigilance
regarding compliance with all Federal, State and local rules, regulations
and laws.
Mission Statement
We strive to improve the health and well-being of the people and community
we serve.
Our Vision
Salem and West Valley Hospitals will…
- Be top-performing health care leaders
- Be the first choice for people seeking health care
- Be the first choice for physicians, employees and volunteers
- Maintain a safe environment with a culture of continuous quality
improvement
Cultural Goal
We strive to develop an environment where care, respect, empathy and support
for each other and the community we serve is the natural, unyielding expectation
relative to our every action
Patient FIRST Values
As we work together to carry out our mission, the patient comes first. We
see each member of the health care team as equally important as we follow
these five Patient FIRST Values:
| Focus |
Our focus at all times is service to our patients and to the community. We
believe that compassionate service focuses on the individual’s basic needs
for respect, confidentiality, dignity, privacy and understanding |
| Integrity |
We believe in high standards
of ethical and professional conduct that are reflected in our
working relationships through personal responsibility, honesty,
fairness, loyalty and integrity. |
| Resourcefulness |
We believe that resourcefulness is a hallmark of managerial and clinical excellence. We
encourage and recognize innovation and the implementation of appropriate ideas
at all levels in our organization. |
| Stewardship |
We believe that stewardship
is essential in managing available resources in a fiscally sound
manner, while understanding that special considerations are necessary
for the needy and disadvantaged. Therefore, we are committed
to being a financially viable organization to assure long-term
service to our community. |
| Teamwork |
We believe in individuals
and departments working cooperatively as a mutually supportive
team with trust, commitment and a sense of humor. |
Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital
Questions to prepare you for the quiz on your Job Shadow Application.
- Explain the vision of the hospital in your own words.
- What type of environment does the hospital want to create for patients
and employees?
- What are the 5 Patient FIRST Values? Explain how employees consider
the needs of the patient first.
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