Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Name :

Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Address  :

One Hospital Road
P.O. Box 1477

Town  :

Oak Bluffs

State  :

Massachusetts

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

02557

Phone  :

508 693 0410

Web URL  :


Description

Mission Statement
The mission of Marthas Vineyard Hospital is to safeguard the health of Marthas Vineyard residents yearround seasonal and visitors by providing or arranging for the provision of highquality accessible medical care This care will be provided to all regardless of their ability to pay in an atmosphere that fosters respect and compassion

Vision
Marthas Vineyard Hospitals vision is to be a strong vibrant hospital committed to meeting both the inpatient acutecare needs as well as the ambulatory medical care and ancillary medical service needs of the community Marthas Vineyard Hospital is further committed to partnering with those with whom we share compatible values to assure a system of care that is comprehensive and minimizes duplication Our vision calls us to

Be missiondriven in all of our endeavors

Be responsible to the needs of the community

Collaborate with other providers of medical care to create a quotvirtuallyquot
integrated system of care

Develop relationships with offisland tertiary care facilities

Explore new programs that will build upon current program strengths as well
as fill strategic and medically necessary gaps in service Such initiatives
must be determined to be financially feasible prior to implementation

Develop a strategic physician recruitment program to meet the community need
for additional highquality physicians

Recognize developing concepts of complementary care and incorporate these
concepts when appropriate

Embrace high standards of quality initiatives so as to provide optimal
clinical outcomes

Provide responsible fiscal stewardship to ensure financial stability

Emphasize a culture that embraces diversity learning and the wellbeing of
our employees

Collaborates with the community to help identify and overcome barriers to
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