Mission, Goals, Values

Our Mission

To improve the health of our community through superior, compassionate care and medical education in partnership with our physicians and employees.

Our Goals

Quality

Provide the highest quality of patient care to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Growth

Provide increased access and expanded services to more patients. Grow market share through increased volume, physician recruitment and facility planning maintenance.

Service

Exceed patients’ expectations for the services provided. Provide excellence in patient care and support services to meet or exceed physician needs and expectations.

Stewardship

Achieve positive financial performance to reinvest in enhanced clinical programs and improved facilities for our patients as well as competitive salaries and benefits for our staff.

People

Maximize our human resources through recruitment, retention, training and development, resulting in the provision of excellent clinical care and support services to our patients.

Community

Improve the image of MGH with staff and care providers as well as with our external constituents. Continue our efforts in community outreach to better meet the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as those we hope to serve.

Our Core Values

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Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence.

Respect

We seek to understand and address the individual needs and concerns of our patients and provide for their comfort while treating them with honor and dignity. We show respect for our patients’ privacy and confidentiality in all that we do. We embrace the diversity and individual perspectives of our team while working together to achieve our common mission to improve the health status of the community we serve.

Integrity

We are honest and ethical in all of our interactions, starting with how we treat each other. Our personal conduct ensures that we are always worthy of trust. Our reputation for providing high quality care is maintained by living our values.

Teamwork

We work together to ensure that our patients experience exceptional care. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where open, honest communication is our cornerstone. We listen carefully in order to understand each other and communicate frequently and effectively.

Excellence

We strive to exceed expectations by providing services to our patients and co-workers in a timely and efficient manner and through continuous performance improvement. It is our commitment to ensure that every patient receives excellent care, service, and support at all times and at every point of service.

Cultural Diversity

The purpose of our Cultural Competency Program is to support Maryland General Hospital's mission to improve the health and well-being of our community by creating and sustaining an inclusive environment. In line with our core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence (the R.I.T.E. Touch), this environment will welcome staff, patients, and visitors regardless of their age, race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. It will also foster positive patient outcomes by acknowledging each patient's unique beliefs, needs, and culture.