Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

A health system that supports people to stay healthy, and when they are sick provides high quality publicly funded health care services that meet their needs where they live and when they need them.

Mission

To guide and enhance the province's health services to ensure British Columbians are supported in their efforts to maintain and improve their health.

Values

A set of beliefs, consistent with the principles of the Canada Health Act, defines our organizational behaviour:

• Citizen and patient focus which respects the needs and diversity of all British Columbians.
• Equity of access and in the quality of services delivered by government.
• Access for all to quality health services.
• Effectiveness of delivery and treatment leading to appropriate outcomes.
• Efficiency, providing quality, effective, evidence-based services in a cost effective way.
• Appropriateness, providing the right service at the right time in the right place.
• Safety in the delivery of health services to minimize the risks to the health and safety of British Columbians.