Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
Athens Regional will be THE Medical Center of Choice.
Together with our partners:
- We will be known for our passionate pursuit of excellence.
- We will demonstrate reliability and value in every service we offer.
- We will sustain a spirit of constant innovation.
- We will measure our performance against the very highest standards in medicine, patient care, and service.
- We will continuously illuminate our progress and achievements for all to see.
- We will dramatically improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Mission
While striving to be an outstanding health care system, the mission of Athens Regional Medical Center is to provide to its patients, their sponsors, its medical staff and the community quality patient care and a scope of services that are of a superior value, delivered in a caring and safe atmosphere with dignity and compassion by competent professionals.
The credibility and reputation of Athens Regional Medical Center are of the utmost importance to those served by the institution and its supporters.
Based on the continuous assessment of community needs by management, the medical staff, and the governing body, Athens Regional Medical Center shall diversify and provide selected health care programs within the defined region.
Athens Regional Medical Center strives for excellence, patient satisfaction and a sound financial position.
Values
These values are the foundation and basic principles that influence our daily decisions and actions, helping us to realize our shared vision and accomplish our mission.
Excellence: To be the health care provider of choice by continuously pursuing excellence in meeting the needs and expectations of all customers (patients, guests, fellow employees, physicians, payors and the communities we serve). We will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of care, compassion and service
- Create a safe environment where care and service are delivered with respect and dignity
Honesty & Integrity: To earn the trust, confidence and respect of the customers we serve. We will:
- Communicate openly and honestly
- Assume responsibility for our own actions
- Demonstrate high moral and ethical values
Continuous Improvement: To obtain from all personnel a commitment to consistently improve our service, our performance and our outcomes. We will:
- Embrace change as an opportunity for improvement
- Foster and reward innovation
- Learn from others and ourselves
Efficiency & Effectiveness: To efficiently and effectively use resources to ensure the financial viability and continued success of ARMC. We will:
- Deliver services of superior value
- Embrace cost management practices
- Strive for accuracy
- Ensure the proper use of resources and protect ARMC property
Team Work: To recognize that the only way our shared goals can be achieved is through teamwork, that people are the key to our success and that everyone is on the team. We will:
- Promote effective communication
- Encourage personal and professional development
- Recognize each person's talents, abilities and cultural diversity
- Value each individual as an integral part of the team
- Work together
Understanding and demonstrating these values is the shared responsibility of all employees and persons affiliated with ARMC. This institution will recognize and reward individuals whose exceptional performance clearly reflects their ongoing commitment to these values.
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