Core Values
Beaufort Memorial employees are committed to upholding the mission, vision and values of the organization at all times. All employees and all job applicants must sign a commitment to intentionally incorporate the values into their work as a condition of employment.
Our core values are listed below; please review them carefully. To increase your understanding of the values, we have included behavior expectations for each.
Please be aware that to apply for a job at Beaufort Memorial, agreement to abide by the core values is required and, once hired, your department director and Beaufort Memorial administration will hold you accountable to these standards.
Safety
Keep patients, visitors, co‑workers and ourselves safe. Zero harm is the ultimate goal.
Behavior expectations for this value:
- Follow policy and procedures.
- Know emergency codes and take appropriate actions.
- Respond to changes in your surroundings (e.g., patients, sounds, smells).
- Wash your hands.
- Use your personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report hazardous conditions/safety risks immediately.
Innovation
Creatively apply new ideas, streamline processes and build excellence into everything we do to create value for our patients.
Behavior expectations for this value:
- Be open to changes and improvements in processes.
- Look for innovative solutions to improve the patient and employee experience.
- Creatively apply new ideas that provide value to our patients and our community.
- Develop ways to work smarter, more efficiently and/or at reduced cost with better outcomes.
- Collaborate with co-workers and other departments to find solutions.
Compassion
Act with genuine empathy and concern for the well‑being of others.
Behavior expectations for this value:
- Treat every person with dignity and respect.
- Respond to the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of those around you.
- Make a personal connection.
- “Be there” when someone is talking to you.
- Show cultural sensitivity.