The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We have an entire universe of values, but some of them are so primary, so important to us that through out the changes in society, government, politics, and technology they are still the core values we will abide by. In an ever-changing world, core values are constant. Core values are not descriptions of the work we do or the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission. The values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission. The core values are the basic elements of how we go about our work. They are the practices we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do.
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TRUST
We rely on each other; mutual trust assumes the potential performance and visions
not yet fully formed in written agreements. We assume positive intent first when
things go wrong. We are honest and forthright in meeting our commitments.
COLLABORATION
Within an organization or network, people working together creates better value
than competition; our relationships are based on mutual respect and a sense of shared
purpose. We strive to be a national leader in rural health collaboration.
CREATIVITY
Complex challenges benefit from the innovation that comes from new ideas or new
links among existing ideas.
EXCELLENCE
We always strive to do high quality work; what we all do matters; others will receive
from us high quality performance.
JOY
We seek joy in the work we do knowing it is supporting the healing mission of many.
OPENNESS
Information is shared and affected parties are involved.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our most important resource is each other and we do our best work when we continue
to invest in life long learning and development.
PRODUCTIVITY
We maximize our achievement and we work to acquire the level of resources
needed to do so.
RESPONSIBILITY
Each of us has a clear understanding of what is expected of us; everyone’s job is
important to RWHC. Each of us has an individual obligation, not diminished by
being part of a team, to perform at his or her highest possible level
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