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Goals, Mission and Vision

Mission

Our patients are the reason we are here.
Take care of them.

  • Deliver.

  • Follow-up.

  • Make sure they are treated with dignity and respect.
Rusk State Hospital will accomplish its mission by:
  • focusing on the individual needs of patients;

  • allocating resources to maximum potential;

  • working in partnership with families and communities;

  • maintaining accreditation, certifications, and compliance with regulatory agencies; and

  • providing resources for maintaining competent staff.
Vision

To provide quality psychiatric care and treatment by valuing our patients, families, and the community, utilizing resources efficiently, and being proactive in the array of services provided.

Values

Service and dedication - We value our responsibility for meeting the needs of our patients, providing high quality psychiatric care and treatment to those we serve, and maintaining the mental health services safety net for the citizens of east Texas.

Customers - We value being responsive to the needs and concerns of all customers with emphasis on patients and their families.

Staff - We value a diverse and dedicated complement of staff who contribute to a work environment which fosters personal and career growth, pursuit of excellence, leadership development, teamwork, and the provision of culturally competent treatment and services.

Community - We value the commitment and support of the community.

Cultural Competence - We value the diversity of our patients and staff and are dedicated to the concept of acceptance and respect differences.

Last Updated March 15, 2005

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