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At UVa, we are a community with shared principles that shape the way we live and work:
Mission . . .
To provide excellence and innovation in the care of patients, the training of health professionals and the creation and sharing of health knowledge.
Vision . . .
In all that we do, we work to benefit human health and improve the quality of life. We will be:
- A community of caring people committed to our patients, our neighbors, and each other and committed to the professional development of our staff and faculty
- The provider of the best complex clinical care in Virginia and surrounding states, with national recognition in selected areas
- A highly effective organization which is committed to providing exceptional service to our patients
- A model of creative teaching and learning
- An organization dedicated to discovery and the application of innovative science
Values . . .
This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our core values:
- Respect: To recognize the dignity of every person
- Integrity: To be honest, fair and trustworthy
- Stewardship: To manage resources responsibly
- Excellence: To work at the highest level of performance, with a commitment to continuous improvement
Decade Plan
The University of Virginia Health System is devoted to finding innovative ways to improve human health. In July 2003, the Health System launched the Decade Plan, a joint strategic plan for the School of Medicine, Medical Center, School of Nursing, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, and Health Services Foundation.
This effort combines the major forces of the medical school and medical center, and leverages the unique collaborative spirit among the various components of the health system and one of the great American universities. The plan charts the inventive ways in which UVa will create ground-breaking "Models for all of U.S." in the areas of patient service, translational research from cell to bedside, professionalism in teaching, and service to the community. The Decade Plan identifies specific goals and timelines for achievements in clinical, research, education, community service and cross-mission activities. Some examples:
| Patient Care Patient access Primary care Quality of care and service Market growth, development and outreach Communication with patients and referring practitioners |
Research Planning Clinical research programs Graduate training programs Facilities to support research Research infrastructure Retention and recruitment of investigators |
| Education Revitalization of teaching as a profession Curriculum enhancement - relevance and technologies Research on education for students, faculty and patients Facilities to support teaching |
Community Service Work with communities to identify needs Serve community needs as a partner Encourage volunteerism |
