Nursing Annual Report - Mountain States Health Alliance

Patient–Centered Care10 Guiding PrinciplesCare is based on continuous healing relationships.The patient is the source of control for their care.Care is customized and reflects patient needs,values and choices.Families and friends of the patient are considered anessential part of the care team.All team members are considered as caregivers.Care is provided in a healing environment of comfort,peace and support.Knowledge and information are shared freely betweenand among patients, care partners, physicians and othercaregivers.Transparency is the rule in the care of the patient.Patient safety is a visible priority.All caregivers cooperate with one another through acommon focus on the best interest and personalgoals of the patient.400 N. State of Franklin RoadJohnson City, TN 37604Bringing Loving Care to Health Care | www.msha.comNURS-00086 > 03/2011