Health

UCSF Health's mission and vision convey the reasons we exist as an organization, what we aspire to, and the way we will work to get there.

 

Our Mission — the reason we exist — is Caring, Healing, Teaching and Discovering.

 

Our Vision — what we want to be — is to be the best provider of health care services, the best place to work, and the best environment for teaching and research.

 

 

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Public Health

Create arrival spaces that are extensions of the community they serve, providing a sense of welcome. Facilitate easy, intuitive navigation, calmness, efficiency, and access to daylight. Consider biomimicry and designing spaces that blend outdoor and indoor thresholds.

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Clinical Spaces

First and foremost, clinical spaces must be focused on patient treatment and safety. Consider neurological and physical needs of patients to design spaces with an empathetic understanding of the patient journey. Provide calming materials and art to promote relaxation and wellbeing.

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Clinical Support Spaces

Clinical support spaces must be functional, supporting staff activities in the most efficient and effective manner. Standardization is common amongst these spaces to support work flow and safety. Long lasting, durable materials that can withstand rigorous cleaning protocols are of upmost importance. Consider the use of these rooms to support wellbeing of staff.

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