Va Southern Nevada Healthcare

Details

Name :

Va Southern Nevada Healthcare

Address  :

901 Rancho Lane

Town  :

Las Vegas

State  :

Nevada

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

89106

Phone  :

702 636 3000

Web URL  :


Description

VHA Mission
Honor Americas Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and wellbeing

VHA Vision
VHA will continue to be the benchmark of excellence and value in health care and benefits by providing exemplary service that are both patient centered and evidence based

This care will be delivered by engaged collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning discovery and continuous improvement

It will enphasize prevention and population health contribute to the nations wellbeing through education research and service in National emergencies

Core Values quotI CAREquot

Integrity Act with high moral principle Adhere to the highest professional standards Maintain the trust and confidence of all this whom I engage

Commitment Work diligently to serve Veterans and other beneficiaries Be driven by an ernest belief in VAs mission Fulfill my individual responsibilities and organizational responsibilities

Advocacy Be truly Veterancentric by identifying fully considering and appropriately advancing the interests of Veterans and other beneficiaries

Respect Treat all those I serve and with whom I work with dignity and respect Show respect to earn it

Excellence Strive for the highest quality and continuous improvement Be throughful and decisive in leadership accountable for my actions willing to admit mistakes and rigorous in correcting them
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