Clara Barton Hospital

Description

Mission Statement
MISSION
Clara Barton Hospital and its affiliates are dedicated to meeting the health care needs and improving the quality of life for the community we serve We continually pursue clinical excellence in an atmosphere of caring and compassion We are deeply committed to serving all in need within our resources

VISION
Be recognized as the premier community hospital and the health care provider of choice in our region through the delivery of comprehensive high quality and compassionate services

CORE VALUES
Working with Integrity and Honesty It all starts
here

Passion for Excellence Be the best in everything
we do

Teamwork and Partnership Achieve the best results
by working together

Compassion Promote a culture of caring for
people patients and each other

Embrace Learning Be a learning organization
share ideas support education

Respect Individuality Personalize care and
appreciate diversity

Innovate Utilize the latest in medical science
and technology within our resources

History

Our History
Clara Barton Hospital A Heritage In Healthcare
The original Hoisington Lutheran Hospital was dedicated in February 1950 with four doctors on staff The hospital was leased by the city to the Lutheran Hospital Association who furnished and maintained the hospital IC Walter was the first fulltime administrator serving from 1951 until 1957

A new addition in 1977 provided space for a Physical Therapy Department and a solarium for use by visitors and patients In 1982 a newly renovated wing of the hospital housed the Family Recovery Center a substance abuse unit An Intensive Care Unit and Swingbed Progam were also added at this time These additions and improvements made between 1950 and 1990 totaling 13 million were all funded without a dime of taxpayers money

In 1990 the Board of Directors decided to make some drastic changes based on national economic trends in rural healthcare particularly in rural hospitals Instead of going on the tax roll the most promising way of insuring a future for the hospital was deemed to be a community foundation

A foundation was formed in 1990 and a new hospital board was elected from the foundations membership The foundation guarantees every member of the community and service area an opportunity for involvement A name change reflected that the hospital serves more than one community or denomination Clara Barton Hospital was selected and the new name Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross and her example of selfless service is still the ideal pursured by every employee of Clara Barton Hospital today

Through the sacrifices and generousity of many we have managed to make quality healthcare a reality for Hoisington and the surrounding region Being part of the regional healthcare community has been an important goal and with your help and loyalty Clara Barton Hospital can continue to provide health services that you and your family can depend on