UW Hospital and Clinics Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
UW Hospital and Clinics is dedicated to fulfilling its fourfold mission:
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Provide safe, high-quality health care
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Educate the next generation of health professionals
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Conduct research to discover new methods of treatment and prevention
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Provide education and outreach services to the community
Vision
UW Hospital and Clinics will be the foremost health care provider and employer in Wisconsin, serving as a statewide and national leader for patient care, education, research and community service.
Values
UW Hospital and Clinics is guided in the pursuit of its mission and vision by a set of core values expressed in the word CARE:
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Compassionate Care: A vital part of the comprehensive, high-quality care we offer, compassionate care takes the form of listening and responding to the needs of all patients and customers.
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Active Learning: As an academic institution, we are committed to providing active, lifelong learning opportunities for patients, staff, students and the community.
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Respect for Others: We believe that people who are treated with respect will respond positively. In all interactions, we will be courteous, kind, honest and fair.
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Excellence and Innovation: We strive to achieve the highest standards of excellence in all we do. Expressed individually and through teamwork, our commitment to excellence is a source of pride for those associated with UW Hospital and Clinics.