United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

Mission Statement

Mission Statement
Honor America's veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves
their health and well-being.

Vision Statement
To be a patient centered integrated health care organization for veterans providing excellence in health care, research, and education; an organization where people choose to work; an active community partner and a back-up for National emergencies.

Core Values Domains of Value
Trust                                       Quality
Respect Access
Excellence Function
Compassion Satisfaction
Commitment Cost Effectiveness
  Healthy Communities

VHA Strategies

The VHA Strategies are to:

a. Continuously improve the quality and safety of health care for veterans, particularly in those health issues associated with military service.

b. Provide timely and appropriate access to health care by implementing best practices.

c. Continuously improve veteran and family satisfaction with VA care by promoting patient-centered care and excellent customer service.

d. Promote diversity, excellence, and satisfaction in the workforce and to foster a culture which encourages innovation.

e. Promote excellence in business practices through administrative, financial, and clinical efficiencies.

f. Focus research and development on clinical and system improvements designed to enhance the health and well-being of veterans.

g. Promote excellence in the education of future health care professionals and to enhance VHA partnership with affiliates.

h. Promote health within VA , local communities, and the Nation consistent with VA's mission.


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