Mission As a not-for-profit community health care facility, Habersham Medical Center’s mission is to provide quality and safe patient care in a compassionate, professional, and economical manner to all persons in Habersham and surrounding counties including: Emergency and acute inpatient and outpatient care to its community; An integrated program of long-term care for aged and chronically ill persons; Cooperating with physicians, employers, and various agencies to provide a coordinated program of health care to meet community needs; and Programs to prevent illness and injury and to promote health. Vision Habersham Medical Center will develop an organizational culture in which systems fulfill and support its mission as evidenced by: Remaining clearly recognized as a provider of high-quality and compassionate individualized patient care for the citizens of Habersham and surrounding counties. Remaining cognizant of the evolving status of healthcare changes and maintaining a proactive response. Measuring, assessing, and improving patient satisfaction. Using information management effectively and advancing the integration of hospital services with physician practices and other identified partners in healthcare management. Providing accessible inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, including preventive, inpatient, outpatient, home health, rehabilitation, and long-term care, and maintaining status as a leader in providing and coordinating healthcare services across the continuum of care within the organization and with other healthcare providers. Distinguishing Habersham Medical Center as the highest quality medical center of its size in the State. Maintaining constant vigilance of corporate compliance by in-depth monitoring and education of the Habersham Medical Center Compliance Program. Developing systems to proactively identify and manage potential risks to patient safety by promoting an environment of reporting and prevention.