B E L I E F S
Excellence. We believe
in providing the highest quality patient care and safety through interdisciplinary
collaboration with the members of the healthcare team. We incorporate new knowledge
and evidence-based practice in our care delivery. Patient Education is a key component
of our care.
Outcomes. We are focused
on holistic patient-care outcomes and we evaluate our performance through monitoring
of nursing-sensitive indicators, including patient satisfaction surveys. We believe
in continuous improvement and compare ourselves with appropriate benchmarks.
Governance. The nurses
are provided with a governance structure that promotes active participation, decision-making,
professional growth and organizational involvement. Collectively, and with shared
vision, nursing leaders and nursing staff are responsible for the effective management
and professional leadership throughout all departments.
Healthy Work Environment.
We believe in promoting an environment that promotes patient and staff safety. We
encourage our staff, patients, and family to play a key role in maintaining a safe
work environment. Recruitment, retention, and educational efforts are continually
assessed and evaluated to assure competent staff.
V A L U E S
Lifelong Learning.
We value the acquisition of knowledge and skills through formal and continuing education,
competency-development, and specialty certification. We recognize the work of educators,
preceptors and mentors in assisting our staff as they move from novices to experts.
Through example, all professional staff assists co-workers and students in developing
and demonstrating acceptable, professional demeanor towards patients, families and
other disciplines. We encourage learning through networking with professional associations.
Ethical Practice. We
advocate for, and adhere to the Patient Bill of Rights. We provide care following
the provisions and scope of the New jersey Nursing Practice Act. We subscribe to
the Code of Ethics for Nurses by the American Nurses Association.
Goal-Orientation. Our
performance is based on mutually established goals. Our plan of care encourages
patients and their families to be active participants in their care. The members
of the healthcare team drive toward the accomplishment of patient-centered goals.
We are committed to empowering patients and their families by providing with information,
education, referral services.
Accountability and Autonomy.
We value the contribution of each staff member. We assume accountability and responsibility
for our actions. Our staff members are given authority and autonomy commensurate
with their responsibilities and act within the scope of their practice.
Cultural Diversity and Community
Involvement. We support the provision of culturally-competent and linguistically-appropriate
care to all patients we serve. Services are available to individuals regardless
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and handicap,
and are provided in a non-discriminatory manner regardless of ability to pay for
services. We recognize individual differences and value our collective strength
in providing high quality care.
Year-long and Continuous Improvement.
We are committed to performance improvement and continuous improvement. We comply
with regulatory requirements and standards of care form various professional organizations
and other agencies.
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