Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values
Purpose
The Ministry of Health is responsible for British Columbia's health system, with a mandate to guide and enhance the Province's health services to ensure British Columbians are supported in their efforts to maintain and improve their health. The B.C. health system is one of the Province's most valued social programs as it touches all British Columbians' lives — at some point virtually every person in the Province will access some level of health care or health service. Furthermore, good health is critical to overall well-being because it enables people to enjoy their lives to the fullest, take advantage of education and employment opportunities, and participate fully in society and the economy.
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.
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.
