Our Commitment to You
Being your health care provider is a privilege, one all of us at UHS work hard every day to earn.
Our high standards and goals are expressed in UHS’ statement of Mission, Vision and Values, posted here and throughout our building. We seek out and maintain national accreditation, underscoring our commitment to quality and to our patients.
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
Our mission is to provide and promote a quality comprehensive health care system for the University community.
We value caring, compassion, affordability, diversity and flexibility.
We maintain high ethical standards, while providing a supportive, collaborative and healthy work environment.
Vision
We are a vibrant, dynamic, diverse group of people working for the health of our community; focusing on educating, preventing illness and providing services.
UHS is an effective organization that values, supports and fosters professional growth. We recognize and embrace our unique contribution to our patients, customers and colleagues.
Values
We Serve Others: By serving others with care and compassion, we serve ourselves.
We Honor Diversity: As represented in our work force and community because we understand the richness it adds to our lives.
We Build on Quality: We continuously improve the care and effectiveness of our organization by learning and growing, while maintaining stability and groundedness in our mission.
We Operate as a Team: People are our greatest assets. Our diversity and skills strengthen and energize the organization.
We Do the Right Things for the Right Reasons: Integrity and ethical standards are basic to our activities.
We Honor Confidentiality, Privacy, Personal Dignity and Respect: For staff and those we serve.
We Place Patient and Customer Requirements First: In collaboration with our community we design and adapt programs and services that meet their needs.
We Maintain a High Level of Fiscal and Social Responsibility: In recognition of our unique contribution to our community.
