Values
BVMRF is aware of its responsibility to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and practice.
As a fundamental part of its mission to advance research and education conducted at the James. J Peters VA Medical Center and the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, BVMRF’s values are aligned with the VA’s I CARE Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence as well as the fundamental values of Learning, Partnership, Accountability, and Service.
Integrity
Act with high moral principles. Adhere to the highest professional standards. Maintain the trust and confidence of all with whom we engage.
Commitment
Work diligently to serve Veterans and other beneficiaries. Be driven by an earnest belief in VA’s mission. Fulfill our individual responsibilities and organizational responsibilities.
Advocacy
Be truly Veteran-centric by identifying, fully considering, and appropriately advancing the interests of Veterans and other beneficiaries.
Respect
Treat all those we serve and with whom we work with dignity and respect. Show respect to earn it.
Excellence
Strive for the highest quality and continuous improvement. Be thoughtful and decisive in leadership, accountable for our actions, willing to admit mistakes, and rigorous in correcting them.
Learning
Embrace a culture of continuous growth and improvement, valuing opportunities to expand our knowledge and skills while staying updated with the latest technological and procedural developments in our field, fostering a commitment to lifelong learning.
Partnership
Leverage the power of collaboration and teamwork, actively engaging with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve common goals, both within our organization and through external partnerships, to maximize the impact of our research and educational efforts.
Accountability
Uphold the highest ethical standards in all our actions, taking responsibility for our decisions and actions, ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws as well as funding agencies and project-specific regulations, and maintaining transparency and integrity in our communication.
Service
Preserve our unwavering commitment to serve Veterans and beneficiaries with dignity and respect, prioritizing their needs and interests in all our endeavors, and continually striving for excellence in service delivery to earn and maintain their trust.
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