The Winchester District Memorial Hospital has adopted a number of statements that describe what the hosptial stands for, what it aspires to be and what it holds dear:
Our Mission
The Winchester District Memorial Hospital provides local access to acute and complex continuing care services requiring the expertise and technical support of an accredited hospital.
Our Vision
The Winchester District Memorial Hospital:
- provides core hospital services to meet the current and evolving healthcare needs;
- develops a range of services to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community through strengthening linkages with other local and regional service providers;
- plays an active role in enhancing the environment for patients, staff and volunteers through investments in people, technology and facilities; and
- functions efficiently while adhering to established quality standards.
Our Values
Commitment to Quality
- We aim to meet or exceed recognized standards for quality and excellence in the delivery of patient care.
- We value our ability to learn from each other and to continuously improve.
Working Together
- We are committed to working as a team to grow, change and exceed expectations.
- We believe that collaboration and teamwork together are essential to excellent healthcare.
- We value the opinions and perspectives of all members of the health care team.
Compassion
- We value the physical, emotional and spiritual health of our patients and staff.
- We care for our patients and their loved ones with dignity and concern.
Respect
- We promote informed participation in decisions related to care, quality of life and optimal level of wellness.
- We respect the privacy rights of all persons and realize the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of the situations encountered and of the people involved and by always keeping other persons' confidences.
- We communicate honestly and openly and treat everyone at Winchester District Memorial Hospital with equity and fairness.