ACH is a Planetree Affiliate hospital, see http://www.planetree.org/ for more information.

Mission

Our Mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care that improves the overall health of our patients, their families, and the community by working in partnership with our physicians and other regional healthcare providers.

Vision

Our Vision is to be an independent, collaborative community hospital distinguished throughout the region for the highly skilled, patient centered services we provide and the relationships we cultivate with patients, families, and providers.

Values

Respect – For Others and Ourselves
Quality – Always 
Creativity – In Transitions
Integrity – In Word and Deed
Teamwork – All For One and One For All

Philosophy of Care

Caregivers

We matter

• We are all caregivers and patient advocates.
• We create an environment that supports meaningful and satisfying work.
• We have the resources, training and equipment to do our jobs well.
• We are all stewards of the hospital’s resources
  

We are included and informed

• We all take responsibility for two-way communication.
• Leadership shares information and answers questions openly and encourages
  caregivers to express concerns, views and ideas.
  

We are valued

• Everyone is treated with kindness and respect.
• We appreciate each other and celebrate our successes.
  

Patients and Families

You matter

• Patients and families are treated with compassion and respect.
• Patients and families are partners with staff and physicians in planning the care they receive.
  

You are included and informed

• Communication with patients and families is open and honest.
• Patients and families receive complete, timely and accurate information in order to effectively participate in care planning and decision making.
• We offer holistic care with integrative options grounded in best practices.
  

You are valued

• Our caregivers serve you competently, with humility and with purpose.
• Care is highly skilled and patient and family-centered.