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Our mission identifies why we exist:
- We bring the healing ministry of Jesus to those who are sick, dying, and in need through “being for others”
- Through the Spirit of Mary standing by her Son on Calvary
- Through the provision of quality responsive and compassionate health and aged care services
- Based on Gospel values; and in celebration of the rich heritage and story of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary
In practice, at Bethlehem, this means for us...
- Being true to the mission of the foundress of the Little Company of Mary, the Venerable Mary Potter, by interpreting her mission in our times
- Nurturing a culture of caring so that a supportive environment exists for patients, families, friends, staff and volunteers
- Advocating health services as a social good where the person is the focus of care
- Being leaders and innovators in the provision of specialist health care services
Our vision identifies what we are striving to become in the next four years.
Our vision is to be, and be recognised as, a leader in strengthening and developing Catholic Health at regional and national levels through the creation of integrated models of care where excellence and leadership are pursued by all to best meet the needs of the people and communitieswe serve.
In practice, at Bethlehem, this means for us...
- Seeking to provide best practice in palliative care, neurology and other sub-acute health services
- Encouraging evolving and responsive models of care
- Providing opportunities to achieve excellence
As stewards of the rich heritage of care and compassion of the Little Company of Mary, we are guided by our values:
• Hospitality
We demonstrate and foster openness to others in a spirit of warmth, compassion, and gracious receptivity.
• Healing
We anticipate and respond to the needs of people by the provision of holistic care.
• Stewardship
We ensure that our philosophy governs the way we relate to our people and to the communities we serve, that we respect and care for our environment, and that we use our scarce health care resources to best advantage as a united group.
• Respect
We respect the sacredness of the gift of life, the value and dignity of all persons and our obligation to relate to all with justice and compassion.
In practice, at Bethlehem, this means for us...
- Creating an atmosphere of willingness to share and engage with one another
- Striving to understand what is important to those for whom we care
- Enabling expression of differing perspectives, opinions and behaviours
- Acknowledging one another’s talents and skills by providing support, education and mentoring
- Using all our resources wisely and sensitively for the common good.
- Advancing our knowledge and practical expression of spiritual and cultural diversity
- Recognising the personal worth of each individual
This Mission, Vision and Values Statement was born out of the consideration, discussion
and agreement amongst the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary Staff Groups
and Volunteers of Bethlehem Health Care Inc. 2 November 2001.
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