UCMH Mission

VISION

Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Inc.’s vision is to be an extra-ordinary, community based healthcare organization providing specialty services to the region.

MISSION

Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Inc. will meet and exceed community and regional expectations through our quality driven, efficient organization by planning, coordinating and delivering a broad range of general and specialty healthcare services.

STATEMENT OF VALUES

C oncern We value the needs of our community by providing quality driven, efficient care and sincere interest in our patients and residents well-being.

A ppreciation We value the people of the community, their opinions and utilization of services offered by our organization.

R espect We value the individuality of our patients and residents and strive to ensure treatments that respect the dignity and self determination of all served.

E mpowerment We value the ability to provide educational opportunities to the community to enable them to make better healthcare decisions.

OBJECTIVES

The following objectives shall guide all departments and employees of the hospital:

1. Treat all patients with respect, sympathy, kindness, and understanding, realizing that illness and hospitalization are trying experiences for patients, their family, and friends.
   
   
2. Recognize and understand the health care, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of all patients and cooperate with them in meeting these needs.
   
   
3. Give expert nursing care.
   
   
4. Provide members of the medical staff with the best possible environment and facilities for quality patient care.
   
   
5. Participate and encourage in-service and continuing education for medical staff and employees.
   
   
6. Encourage all employees in their efforts to obtain personal satisfaction and self-improvement from their work.
   
   
7. Instill and maintain in every employee a deep sense of responsibility and loyalty to the organization and the community.