Teton Valley Hospital

Description

Our Mission
Teton Valley Health Care promotes the health of the community by delivering quality patientcentered medical services with compassion integrity and respect

Vision
Teton Valley Health Care TVHC is the focal point and primary provider of highquality professional medical services for the Teton Valley community TVHC is open and accessible and provides compassionate timely and effective treatment TVHC is recognized for patientcentered service and treats everyone with honesty dignity and respect

Through prudent management of its staff and facilities TVHC provides for the full range of medical care available within the limits of its financial resources We adapt our scope of services to respond to healthcare needs through community engagement innovation and collaboration We maximize opportunities for improved patient care safety and costefficient health care delivery

TVHC continually improves the quality of patient care by providing ongoing development training and educational opportunities for its staff TVHC staff takes individual and collective responsibility for its actions and works as a cooperative integrated team that uses its skills for the benefit of the patient and organization

TVHC staff members treat each other the patient and the organization with dignity and respect Everyones contributions to the quality of patient care and success of the organization are recognized appreciated and celebrated

Values
Integrity Our communications are open and honest We say what we mean and do what we say

Dignity We respect the uniqueness personal preferences and worth of every person

Compassion We demonstrate caring and concern for the physical emotional and spiritual wellbeing of those we serve

Quality We strive for excellence in everything we do

Stewardship We manage our time talent and resources responsibly

Community We share a sense of belonging with all the people of Teton Valley our residents and visitors We appreciate community involvement and are honored to serve Teton Valley

History

History
The grand opening of Teton Valley Hospital occurred in 1938 The building construction was a federal government WPA project It took the combined efforts of everyone within the community to raise sufficient funds to adequately furnish the 4bed hospital In all over 40000 was donated through a variety of creative methods such as auctioning livestock coal haircuts beer and firewood One year school students decided not to buy valentines for each other and instead donate their quotcard moneyquot toward the hospital

TVH was owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints also known as the Mormons Ownership changed to a county facility in 1965 Since then TVH has undergone two major expansion projects Community contributions have continued to factor significantly in the hospitals ability to stay current with technological advances and infrastructure renovations

Our community hospital received the federal designation of a Critical Access Hospital in 2002 after it was recognized that our geographic isolation from other medical facilities and our positive impact on lifeordeath health emergencies made it clear that 247 access to our facility was crucial

TVHC now comprises Teton Valley Hospital Driggs Health Clinic and Victor Health Clinic In addition to providing excellent health care for residents and visitors we also contribute to our community in many ways In fiscal year 2010 the TVHC family showed direct community benefits of over 174000 that included discounted lab draws and vaccinations free services and health workshops subsidized health programs and community event sponsorships