About Rhode Island Hospital 

Our Mission

What We Value

Compassion for people
We earn trust through the courtesy, sensitivity and respect we demonstrate to our patients, families, co-workers and the community we serve.

Passion for excellence
We strive for excellence in all we do by putting our patients first and delivering the best possible service in an environment that retains and attracts outstanding individuals.

Freedom to Innovate
We continuously improve the quality of our services by supporting innovation, embracing change, and encouraging the development of new ideas and knowledge.

Spirit of teamwork
We recognize that every member of the Rhode Island Hospital community makes a valuable contribution to our success.

The mission of Rhode Island Hospital is to be at the forefront of patient care by creating, applying and sharing the most advanced knowledge in health care.

Our Vision

Through its unyielding pursuit of excellence in service, education, research, technology and information, Rhode Island Hospital will be recognized regionally and nationally for the clinical expertise provided through its centers of excellence.

Statement of Beliefs

  • We believe that we should deliver convenience and comprehensive patient and family-centered care close to home.

  • We believe we should be regional and national leaders in technology, treatments, programs and skills.

  • We believe research and academics are vital to providing our patients with the most effective treatments.

  • We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to receive lifesaving care regardless of ability to pay.

  • We believe that patients, families and colleagues are critical members of the decision-making team.

  • We believe that our environment and facilities are essential components of the care we provide.

  • We believe we should steward our resources to best achieve our mission.

  • We believe we should continuously improve all that we do.

  • We believe our patients should be safe from harm.

  • We believe that our patients benefit by our ability to draw upon the many resources of an Integrated health care system.

Statement of Purpose

We exist to serve by providing the best possible experience for our patients

Statement of Culture

Rhode Island Hospital fosters a high performance, high quality culture that expects accountability and imparts trust.

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