The Healthcare Professional Credo
TEN COMMITMENTS. EVERYDAY LEADERSHIP.
From “I Will” to I do.
Teach the commitment. Observe the behavior. Sustain the practice.
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Your Credo in practice
Select a commitment to teach, reflect, or assess.
Patient advocacy
I Will be a patient advocate.
Open lessonListen before deciding
I Will listen to patients, families, and staff before making decisions.
Open lessonDignity, privacy & voice
I Will protect every patient’s dignity, privacy, and right to be heard.
Open lessonSpeak up for safety
I Will speak up when patient safety or quality of care is compromised.
Open lessonSupport the care team
I Will support the people who care for our patients.
Open lessonRemove barriers to care
I Will work to remove barriers that delay necessary care.
Open lessonIntegrity & compassion
I Will lead with integrity and compassion, especially when decisions are difficult.
Open lessonEvidence into improvement
I Will use evidence, clinical judgment, and patient preferences to guide improvement.
Open lessonAccountability & follow-through
I Will take responsibility for my decisions and follow through on my commitments.
Open lessonMentor future leaders
I Will mentor future leaders to put patients at the center of healthcare.
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