CORE VALUES
We
value the public’s health:
Health is a fundamental resource to the individual, to the family,
to the community and to society. From 1900 to the end of the 20th century,
the average lifespan of people living in the United States lengthened
more than 30 years; 25 years of this gain was attributable to the advances
in public health.
We value public trust:
Public trust means while we are mandated by county, state and federal
governments to preserve and protect the public’s health and
safety, we cannot fulfill our mission without keeping the public
and our community partners informed, involved, and supportive of
our efforts.
We value client resiliency:
Clients may recover to optimal health and make healthy decisions when
supported, with science-based information, treatment and services provided
by staff from a client strength-based perspective.
We value equal treatment:
Equal treatment means services are provided to all Polk County residents
without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation or ability to
pay.
We value ethical decision-making:
We make decisions that are based on professional integrity instead
of personal interest and treat individuals, the community, team members
and colleagues in an honest, respectful and ethical manner.
We value a healthy workplace:
A healthy workplace
means a work environment that values employees, encourages teamwork,
nurtures professional growth, advocates personal
responsibility as well as accountability, and supports innovation and
risk-taking while having a tolerance for making mistakes.