University of Maryland Medical System

University of Maryland Medical System
Corporate Contracts & Procurement Services

Our Vision

Accept the challenge of becoming the healthcare industry's "Best Practice" for Supply Chain effectiveness by using the most efficient processes, building relationships with our customers, employing the right people for the job, and creating and expecting the highest levels of performance from our suppliers. Our supply chain team members will realize our vision by understanding and demonstrating our values: Patients First, Integrity, Service Excellence, Respect and Teamwork.

Patients First: The Patient is first in all we do. Caring for the individual patient and their families is the heart of our vision, mission and philosophy.

Integrity: Believing in and always demonstrating an uncompromising code of ethics that emphasizes honesty, sincerity and respect.

Service Excellence: The constant pursuit for excellence. To have the passion to pursue the highest standards of "best practices" through both internal and external reviews, and to learn and improve our skills, processes and the services we provide.

Respect: Supporting and maintaining a work environment that nurtures respect for the individual within an atmosphere of cultural diversity.

Teamwork: Focused on the Organization's core mission and its commitment to the model of "servant leadership" as we work across functional boundaries to benefit those we serve.


This page was last updated on: February 4, 2008.