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Our
Philosophy and Purpose
Our
Core Values
Our
Mission
Our History
Philosophy
and Purpose of the Health Care Facilities of the North American Province
of the Order of St. Camillus
The Order of the Servants of the Sick, founded in 1582 by St. Camillus
de Lellis, has a tradition of caring for the sick. With Camillus we believe: "The
poor and the sick are the heart of God. In serving them, we serve Jesus, the Christ."
We see our work as an extension of Christ’s ministry of compassion within the
framework of the Roman Catholic tradition. We look to Jesus Christ as a source and model
of loving service, and we strive to see in each sick person the living presence of Christ
by:
- Recognizing that each individual, created in God’s image, regardless
of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability has
innate dignity, unique needs, and God-given rights.
- Enabling our residents to achieve an optimum level of functioning by
being attentive and responsive to their physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and
social needs through coordinated efforts of all members of the health care team and
supportive services.
- Providing an environment that offers hope and meaning to those who are
suffering, comfort to those who are aging, and serenity to those who are dying.
- Recognizing that our co-workers deserve to have an equal opportunity in
employment without discrimination because of gender, race, color, creed, national origin,
sexual orientation, or disability; to be treated with respect for their personal dignity
and to be justly compensated for diligent fulfillment of their tasks.
- Requiring that all persons associated with our apostolate be accountable
for their performance and for adherence to the professional, ethical, and moral standards
held by our facilities.
- Developing innovative methods of health care to meet the needs of our
residents and their families, and to cooperate with various health, religious, civic, and
voluntary agencies to provide and plan for the wholistic care needs of those for whom we
care.
- Implementing management practices which will provide proper and efficient
utilization of our co-workers and assure professional and prudent use of our resources.
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t. Camillus Core Values
Wholistic care
On St. Camillus Campus,
Wholistic care means concern for the needs of each
individual—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. The resident’s rights are
embodied in the Resident’s Bill of Rights. Respect for the residents and their
dignity is reflected in everything we do, from the time of admission, to the pastoral care
services offered, to the secure and comfortable environment we provide. It is our goal to
treat each employee as an individual and with respect, recognizing the unique talents they
bring to our Campus. It is the staff at all levels which determine our character
and strength.
Compassion
On St. Camillus Campus, compassion means feeling, caring, and journeying with one
another in a way that gives a sense of caring and presence in a very committed, integral
way. It means we have been called upon to provide an empathetic presence with those who
are suffering physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
Community
On St. Camillus Campus, community means collaboration with one
another—management, employees, residents, families—using our unique gifts and
talents to build a community that fulfills the continuum of care philosophy.
Hope
On St. Camillus Campus, hope means that no matter how difficult things may seem,
God is always present with us, as individuals and as a community, to help us on the
journey of life.
O
ur Mission Statement
"The poor and the
sick are the heart of God. By serving them we serve Jesus, the Christ."
By providing services to
the poor, the sick and the elderly with a sense of compassion and love, St. Camillus offers hope and meaning to those who are suffering, comfort and security to those
who are aging, and serenity to those who are dying, taking into account each person's
innate dignity, unique needs, and God-given rights.
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