title: Developing a mission, vision, and philosophy in the new context of cultural diversification.
abstract: This article is about the blending of a mission, vision, and philosophy of care by two systems of health care that are both rich in history and vision. The unique qualities of each hospital are described. The diversified cultures of each organization are discussed in terms of reaching a final decision regarding the joint vision, philosophy of care, and mission of the system that has been redesigned.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002140:California; D002410:Catholicism; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D005544:Forecasting; D006273:Health Facility Merger / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016519:Hospitals, Religious / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D016730:Program Development