Mission & Values

Our Mission:

Ensuring access to care for those living with a life-limiting illness

through our commitment to Caring. Living. Healing.

 

Our Values:

Creating a supportive and productive work environment is important to us. At Valley Hospice, we strive to create a culture that encourages honest dialogue, respect for the feelings, values and cultures of others, teamwork and a commitment to our mission. Our goal is to create a harmonious work environment by adhering to our values stated below.

Teamwork

• Support and encourage my teammates throughout the organization.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback.
• Consistently “manage up” co-workers.
• Celebrate success – look for the good and share it.
• Be a role model.
• Communicate with respect and professionalism to create a safe environment in which open dialogue can take place.

Integrity

• Be reliable, allowing others to place their trust in me.
• Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Respect all individuals through acknowledgment, acceptance, and courtesy.
• Walk my talk.
• Refrain from gossip.

Performance

• Be flexible and willing to adapt to change.
• Be knowledgeable about my job responsibilities and the organization.
• Seek self-development - Utilize tools that are provided to grow personally and professionally.
• Take responsibility for my actions; be willing to take both credit and critique.
• Conduct myself as a professional at all times by performing my job competently and ethically (i.e, maintaining confidentiality, maintaining boundaries, making eye contact, dressing professionally, using professional demeanor).
• Recognize I am a reflection of Valley Hospice.
• Be on time.
• Set and achieve goals.

Spirituality

• Recognize the spirituality inherent in each individual without judgement.
• Be open and respectful to each individual’s spiritual beliefs.
• Meet patients and families where they are and don’t project your spiritual beliefs on others.
• Be attentive to your own spiritual needs, as you perceive them.
• Live your spirituality in acts of compassion and service in the workplace.
• Build one another up and encourage your coworkers in times of distress, personal crisis, and spiritual need.

Mission Focused

• Recognize the value of each person and accept that value without judgment.
• Be good stewards of time, money and all resources entrusted to me.
• Offer hope, compassion and empathy to coworkers and those we serve.
• Know our mission and apply it to my work every day.

Engagement

• Focus my physical, emotional, and spiritual energy in order to fulfill our mission.
• Take pride and ownership in my performance each day.
• Build professional relationships
• Inspire and Motivate others.
• Consistently ‘manage up’ Valley Hospice.
• Appreciate the efforts of others.
• Support the communities in which I serve.

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Board of Trustees

Katherine Shelek-Furbee President Retired Social Worker

Carole Adams, PhD   Vice-President Consultant, Federal Procurement

Sarah Barickman Secretary Outreach Director & Life Celebrant Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory

Matthew Branstetter Treasurer Executive VP Chief Lending & Operating Officer Unified Bank

Brandon Ludwig Village Administrator Cadiz

Pam McKim Vice-President of Business Development Belmont Savings Bank

David Mosti Funeral Director  Mosti Funeral Home

Judge Adam Myser Attorney Belmont County Northern Division Court Judge

Jim Padden Certified Public Accountant D'Anniballe & Company

Dr. Crystal Pietranton Cardiology, APP, MSN, AACC, RDCS WVU Medicine

Dr. William Przybysz Family Medicine Physician WVU Medicine

David Willey Chaplain Trinity Health System

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Leadership Team

	Andrea Hale, RN, MBA Chief Executive Officer Years at Valley Hospice: 21
	Katie Border, MSW Chief Operating Officer Years at Valley Hospice: 14
	Natalie Bolock, SHRM-CP, PHR Chief People Officer Years at Valley Hospice: 20
	Toni Elliott, RN, BLA, MBA Chief Quality & Compliance Officer Years at Valley Hospice: 19
Not Pictured: Anthony Puorro	Anthony Puorro Vice-President of Finance Years at Valley Hospice: 1
Not Pictured: Dr. Kristine Midcap	Kristine Midcap, DO Medical Director Years at Valley Hospice: 2
Not Pictured: Netasha Grant	Netasha Grant, RN, BSN Director of Mission Services Years at Valley Hospice: 4
	Marissa Jovicic, FNP-C, APRN Caring Connections Director Years at Valley Hospice: 6
	Kim Parker Marketing Director Years at Valley Hospice: 18
	Jennifer Taylor Development Director Years at Valley Hospice: 7
	Zach Watkins IT Director Years at Valley Hospice: 4
Not Pictured: Tammy Fowler	Tammy Fowler, RN Care Centers Manager Years at Valley Hospice: 4
	Connie Pilutti, RN, CHPN Clinical Support Manager Years at Valley Hospice: 21
	Brandi Unterzuber, RN South Home Team Patient Care Manager           Years at Valley Hospice: 11

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Licensure & Accrediation

Medicare/Medicaid Certified Ohio & West Virginia

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Professional Affiliations

	Hospice Alliance of Ohio

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Awards & Honors

Hospice Honors Recipient

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