Mission Vision Values and Ethics

Mission, Vision, Values, & Ethics

 
Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. They are reflected in the kindness, innovation, and dedication of our teams, driving us to serve every person with deep compassion and respect.

Mission

Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.

Vision

Answering God’s call to bring health, healing, and hope to all.

Values

Service of the poor:
Generosity of spirit, especially for persons most in need
Reverence:
Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life
Integrity:
Inspiring trust through personal leadership
Wisdom:
Integrating excellence and stewardship: Integrating excellence and stewardship
Creativity:
Courageous innovation
Dedication:
Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry

Healthcare ethics

Ascension’s healthcare ethics program focuses on supporting personalized care that is consistent with each patient’s individual values and promotes the good of the human person.

Our Mission, Vision, Values, and identity as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church guide our practices, consistent with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, where our Ethics Department plays a critical role in:

  • Fostering disciplined decision-making processes and operations that promote our Mission, Vision, Values, and Catholic identity in clinical and organizational realms.
  • Supporting Ascension leaders working through organizational and clinical ethical issues.
  • Offering clinical ethics consultation services to clinicians, patients, and families.
  • Educating and providing resources for leaders and work teams that help them carry out their ethics responsibilities Ascension-wide.
  • Supporting and promoting dialogue between Ascension ministry leaders and local Ordinaries (diocesan bishops) to strengthen our relationship with the Church and our identity as one of its healing ministries.