Directory of Patient and Family
Information
Online Patient Handbook
Manual del Paciente
Advance Directives Booklets - in English
Advance Directives - Nebraska
Advance Directives - Iowa
Advance Directives Booklets -in Spanish
Directivas Avanzadas - Nebraska
Directivas Avanzadas - Iowa
This area of our website will provide an overview of our patient services and explain the procedures we follow to ensure that your experience will be as pleasant as possible. If you cannot find the information you want or need assistance in understanding the text, please contact us. We want you to be as comfortable as possible while you are here. We also
want to create an environment that assists you in your healing
process.
On behalf of the Alegent Health Board of Directors and our
staff of more than 1,200 physicians on its
medical staff and roughly 8,400 employees caring individuals, we thank you for choosing us for your care. Our mission at Alegent Health is to care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we may better serve you and create an environment that will assist in your healing process.
Our primary goal is to provide the highest quality of care. We also believe it is important that you and your family understand what is happening and are comfortable communicating with care givers about the services and care we provide. We are here to serve you.
Mission Statement:
Faithful to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, our mission is to provide high quality care for the body, mind and spirit of every person. Our commitment to healing calls us to:
- Create caring and compassionate environments
- Respect the dignity of every person
- Care for the resources entrusted to us as responsible
stewards
- Collaborate with others to improve the health of our
communities
- Attend especially to the needs of those who are poor
and disadvantaged
- Act with integrity in all endeavors
To achieve this mission we pledge to be creative, visionary leaders committed to holistic healthcare in the region.
Alegent Health is sponsored by Catholic Health Initiatives and Immanuel Healthcare Systems and is founded on the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, Regional Community of Omaha and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Nebraska Synod. |
Color-coded Caregivers
During a hospital stay, you’re usually out of your
comfort zone. Unlike at home, you may not recognize many of the
people who come to your door. Various caregivers come in and out of
your room, and it can be difficult to keep them straight. At Alegent
Health, we want to make our guests as comfortable as possible.
That’s why our different healthcare professional groups will
wear a specific color—to make it easier for patients and family
members to quickly identify the role of each member of their care
team. Starting July 1, 2007 you can recognize healthcare
professionals by the following colors:
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