Our Values
We believe that human life has inherent dignity and is worthy of celebration. We hope our patients will live life to its fullest. Coastal Hospice will neither hasten nor unduly postpone death for those who are terminally ill. We will strive to alleviate pain, to provide physical comfort, to encourage emotional and spiritual growth, to foster reconciliation, and to enhance each patient's relationship with others.
We respect the dignity of all who serve and are served by Coastal Hospice. We honor each patient's privacy and right to make decisions concerning treatment. We encourage each colleague's professional development. We will foster a work environment characterized by effective teamwork, clear direction, and recognition of individual contributions.
We will respond promptly with our presence to patients and families needing assurance, guidance, and relief from suffering. We encourage caring, support, comfort, communication, understanding, empathy, and listening.
Trust is the bond which holds a community together; open and honest communication is essential for our work. Our patients and families have unique responsibilities and capabilities for providing care and we trust them to make good decisions. Reciprocally, we hope to deserve their trust and that of our community.
We are committed to the highest standards of care and recognize the personal relationship with each patient this requires. We pledge to provide care regardless of the patient's ability to pay. We will lead in educating others about hospice and home care. We will fulfill our responsibilities to staff, volunteers, attending physicians, colleagues in health care, clergy, supporters, media, and the community at large.
We will improve the quality of our services continually. Each associate is a partner in fostering Coastal Hospice growth and development and is empowered to respond caringly to our patients and their families.
