Our Commitment to Care
"Healing without Harm" guides our approach to care delivery across Ascension. By combining evidence-based practices with compassionate, whole-person care, we work to support improved outcomes while preventing avoidable harm.
Our approach
- Safe: Preventing harm and respecting every patient’s dignity.
- Patient-centered: Caring for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.
- Just: Working to reduce disparities in access, experience, and outcomes.
- Efficient: Stewarding resources to provide the clinically appropriate care, in the right setting, at the right time.
A culture of safety
Patient safety is foundational to how we deliver care. Every associate has a role in identifying safety issues, speaking up about concerns, and taking action to prevent harm.
Across Ascension, our national safety network connects teams to share learnings, manage risks, and spread improvements. Programs like National Good Catch and Everyday Heroes of Safety recognize associates who speak up to strengthen safety, encouraging a culture where everyone works together to protect patients and each other.
Spiritual care
As a faith-based health system, we honor the dignity of every person by integrating board-certified Spiritual Care professionals and Chaplains into care teams. They provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families throughout their care. Learn more about Ascension’s healthcare ethics.