Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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Message from the Baycrest Board of Directors Chair and the President and CEO Also critical to Baycrest's future success is the exceptional commitment of our remarkable team, whose work was formally recognized this year with the status of full accreditation from Accreditation Canada. Our staff continuously evaluates operations, makes adjustments, sets new expectations, refocuses and strives for greater heights. Like many other organizations this year, Baycrest was hit by the significant downturn in the economy. We did what we had to do to meet the immediate challenge, and we will continue to make needed budgetary decisions without ever losing sight of our commitment to maintaining the highest standard of care for those we serve. Baycrest's strength comes from the dedication of staff, volunteers, donors, clients and families. On behalf of the Board and Executive Team, we thank all of you for getting us off to such a strong start to our next 90 years. Our Mission Baycrest is dedicated to achieving excellence in providing the best possible experience and care for the physical and mental well-being of people during their journey of aging. We draw inspiration from the ethical and cultural values of our Judaic heritage which support our commitment to the art and science of healing and the preservation of human dignity throughout an individual's lifespan. Our Vision We will be the global leader in providing innovative and effective solutions to the challenges inherent in the process of aging through the integration of exemplary clinical care, education and scientific discovery. Dr. Anthony Melman Chair, Baycrest Board of Directors Our Strategic Goals Dr. William Reichman President and CEO Baycrest • Integrate care, research and education into the fabric of the organization. • Develop and provide highly specialized services in cognition and mental health. • Develop and provide innovative and exceptional interprofessional care for the aging population within the evolving health-care system. • Empower and support an individual to self-direct their journey throughout the process of aging. • Develop and implement a sustainable business model. • a workplace of choice where our people can Be excel and achieve their personal best. For more information about the strategic plan and our programs and services, please see the online Annual Report at www.baycrest.org. Baycrest 2008/09 Annual Report 3