Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.
We are committed to:
- setting the standard for excellence in the delivery of patient care, patient safety, and the quality of the healthcare experience;
- providing exemplary clinical settings for educating the healthcare delivery professionals who will form the collaborative
healthcare delivery team of tomorrow; and
- leading in the introduction of innovative methodologies for healthcare delivery and quality improvement.
We accomplish our mission in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University and as a member of Jefferson Health System.
Vision
We want to:
- provide patients with superb clinical care in a compassionate and safe setting;
- offer employees a rewarding work environment;
- serve as leaders for clinical excellence and innovation;
- formulate models for service delivery, patient-oriented research, and clinical trials;
- create exemplary settings that support the education of healthcare practitioners;
- contribute to the Jefferson Health System through programs, finiancial strength, and collaboration; and
- evoke pride and trust among our community members and those whose communities we may one day serve.
Values
Our mission is achieved through our shared values, which shape and influence all of our decisions and actions. These values are:
- Excellence – We strive to reach exceptional standards of quality and safety in patient care, education and research.
- Innovation – We work continuously toward the discovery of new and improved technologies and treatment methods for better patient outcomes.
- Integrity – We create an atmosphere of trust in our organization by adhering to the highest standards of ethical behavior and fairness.
- Respect – We treat patients, visitors and coworkers with sensitivity, dignity and respect.
- Teamwork – We work together in a collaborative environment to achieve success through the knowledge, skill and dedication of our entire staff.
- Communcation – We share ideas throughout the organization openly and honestly.
