The purpose of an organization's existence is related in its mission statement.

The organization's vision statement describes its desired future. Together, the mission and vision statements define the organization's philosophy, or its values and beliefs. This framework is important in defining the organization's structure and in planning and guiding the organization's work. The vision of Saint Gabriel edical !enter is "healthy #klan$ while the mission is "to provide globally exceptional %uality health care services.$ &t aims to become a world'class facility complete with competent medical professionals, highly trained nurses and secondary staff comparable with the best hospitals in the country. (ith a total of )*+ private rooms and ), executive suites e%uipped with electronic door locks and bathrooms spread over seven floors, it is the biggest hospital to ever graze the land of #klan. There are ancillary and emergency rooms, doctors- offices, operating and recovery rooms, isolation rooms, a chapel, dental care unit, intensive care unit, medical specialty clinics, two elevators, and centralized air' conditioning to help the people of #klan to provide globally exceptional %uality health care services. &n my own point of view, the mission and vision of this health care institution is clear, concise, and simple but if & were to add something that would be a mission that will benefit us nurses working in a health care institution and that mission is "to provide effective and efficient nursing service to clients leading to excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes$. .ursing is an art and a science that responds to the human condition. The nurse' patient interaction involves the whole person, focusing on body, mind, and spirit. .urses assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on the most current scientific evidence. /atient outcomes are an effective measure of nursing practice. 0ere in our country, sad to say, nurses working in a hospital are overworked but underpaid. The skills and abilities of a nurse were maximized. 1ike for example in our institution, instead there are &nformation Technologists who should be the one encoding data in the system of the patients, we nurses are the one who-s doing the supposed to be their 2ob. #nother is, the admitting section at 3 / to ))# is closed that means, we nurses in the 45 will do the bargaining of the rooms, room rates, daily rate of the apparatus and everything when the patient is for &!6 admission. &n that way, it-s hassle and time consuming for our part. #nother issue is we are always understaffed therefore the shifting in schedules are very stressful like for example you go on duty this */ to ))/ then next day you-ll be going again on duty 3# '/ . (orst is ))/ '3# then duty later */ '))/ . &t is & believe a very unhealthy lifestyle. (e don-t have time to rest. (e nurses also need to look after our health in order to take care of our clientsthe best way we can. (e should also take care of our nurses.

MARY JOHN L. RENONG, R.N.

# vision statement is forward'looking, defining a long'term ob2ective of the organization. 0ospitals, clinics and other organizations within the health care industry may write vision statements to inspire their employees, as well as their patients. (hile a mission statement identifies what an organization is currently doing to meet the needs of its patients, a vision statement reveals what the organization hopes to accomplish and be known for in the future. # vision statement is brief, so it does not detail the methods for accomplishing the goal. Sponsored 1ink Google /ro2ect anagement Google #pps &ntegrated !ollab #pp !ollaborate with !lients and Teams www.mavenlink.com7Google'#pps

To the Point
# well'written vision statement is concise. #dministrators and employees of a health care organization should be able to understand a vision statement and easily communicate it to others. The #lzheimer's #ssociation, for example, uses only four words in its vision statement8 9# world without #lzheimer's.9 This vision statement appears on the home page of the association's website, allowing viewers to immediately know the ob2ective of this organization.

Excellence
0ealth care facilities often express a goal of providing excellent service in a vision statement. The vision statement of the (alter 5eed #rmy edical !enter, for example, includes the phrase 9a culture of excellence in healthcare, medical education, readiness, and research.9 1ikewise, the :# .orth Texas 0ealth !are System states its goal of 9excellence in health care, research and education9 in its vision statement. &n its vision statement, the ayo !linic ;epartment of #natomy says, 9(e will strive for excellence in anatomy education.9

Leadership
The health care industry is competitive and medical institutions strive to be leaders in providing medical services to their communities. This may be expressed in their vision statements. &n !onnecticut, the 0artford 0ospital's vision statement is 9to be the regional destination provider of innovative and complex care.9 The Gulf !oast edical !enter in /anama !ity, <lorida has a vision 9to be the hospital and employer of choice for all of =ay !ounty and surrounding communities.9 The &ndian <amily 0ealth !linic in Great <alls, ontana states8 9>ur long'term vision is to become a model organization for promotion and delivery of health care services to .ative #mericans.9

Multiple Goals
# vision statement may encompass multiple goals. =ayer 0ealth!are, for example, uses four bullet points to express its vision. The organization's vision statement emphasizes its desire is to 9be the world's leading consumer health care company,9 9create leading

brands,9 9shape the future of consumer health care9 and 9recognize and reward excellence.9 =lue!ross =lueShield of ;elaware's vision statement lists five areas in which it aims to be recognized8 9innovative product design? effective wellness and health management programs? operational efficiency? local knowledge? and demonstrated responsiveness.9

"Be bold and take action to improve the care we provide"

) .ovember, ,@),

# nursing and midwifery career gives us incredible experiences and privileges.

(e provide care, health promotion advice as well as treatment for ill health. (e support the people in our care and their families when they are at their most vulnerable and when clinical expertise, care and compassion matter most. There is hardly an intervention, treatment or care programme in which we do not play a significant part. 1ike many others, & started out in my career with one main aim ' to help the people in my care. =ack then, as now, & wanted to make a difference and to keep on improving my skills. This commitment to improve and make a difference through the care we provide is the touchstone of our nursing midwifery and caregiving vision and strategy. #t the heart are six areas that define nursing8 care, compassion, courage, commitment, communications and competence. These A !s are behaviours and values that encapsulate what we in the caring professions do. =oth :iv =ennett, director of nursing at the ;epartment of 0ealth, and & are passionate about this vision and strategy. &t looks at how nurses, midwives and caregivers can be supported to provide excellent care. &t examines ways to help us improve this care and take action when re%uired. (e need to make visions a reality, and we are committed to supporting staff to enable them to provide compassionate care. #n increased respect for our profession coupled with an increased pride in what we do is crucial. There have been too many stories about the lack of care, compassion and competence in the last few years. This is why it is vital for all of us to discuss, debate and share with one another how we can put patients at the heart of what we do. (e need to show the public that we are committed to delivering care with knowledge, skill and compassion. (e must be bold and take action to improve the care we provide. (e all have the opportunity to make a significant difference by ensuring the A !s inform and influence everything we do. !are sits at the heart of our profession. /eople have a right to %uality care and expect it to be consistent day in and day out. !ompassion relates to the way we provide care and how patients see us. >ur relationships should demonstrate empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. !ompetence is having the knowledge, skills and capability to do our 2ob to the highest possible standards. !ommunication is vital in our role as active listeners with our patients, their support networks, our teams and our leaders. !ourage means we should always do the right thing, make the right decisions and speak up when we have good ideas. !ommitment will make our vision for the person receiving care, our teams and our professions happen. (e need to commit to take action to achieve this. 4very decision we take has an impact on those we look after. !ollectively if we work together and use the power we have we can really make a difference.

<ind out more about our vision and tell us what you think here.

Jane Cummings is chief nursing officer, NHS Commissioning Board

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