Mission Statement
The Mission of Saint Francis Hospital is to provide a broad continuum of quality
health care services to enhance the well-being of the people of Charleston and surrounding
communities. Drawing its inspiration from Christ's healing love, this Mission compels
us to continuously evaluate and improve the excellence of our care, the quality
of our services, and the cost-effectiveness of those services.Our Mission requires
that we be in the forefront of envisioning new and better ways to address the ever
changing health care needs of the people we serve.
Vision Statement
We strive to be recognized as the organization that provides excellence in quality
and compassion in the delivery of cost-effective health care. Guided by our mission
and shared values, each one of us is fully empowered to exceed the expectations
of those with whom we work and serve.
Core Values
Initiative
To encourage creativity, foresight and assertiveness that foster excellence in our
delivery of health care services.
Compassion
To demonstrate sensitivity to the spiritual, physical and psychological needs of
every individual.
Accountability
To act responsibly in developing, utilizing and maximizing all resources, both human
and material, thus ensuring the financial viability of the organization while being
faithful to its mission.
Respect
To act with integrity as we honor and hold in high esteem those with whom we work
and serve.
Excellence
To continually measure, evaluate, and improve all that we do to assure the highest
quality of health care services.