Bon Secours 2020 Plan | Page 5

FOREWORD FROM THE CEO We are very proud of our Mission in Bon Secours and over 100 years of service in Ireland, providing “Good Help to those in Need”. Bon Secours Health System is the largest private healthcare provider in Ireland and with that comes a responsibility to ensure we continue to provide Advanced Medicine and Exceptional Care to those we serve.    Building on our mission, vision and values, which have stood the test of time, the 2020 Plan sets out  our 6 strategic goals and 20 strategic initiatives from now until 2020 to ensure we stay true to our Mission, continue to focus on our Patients, and continue to grow and develop our services into the future.   The 2020 Plan has been developed following considerable engagement, an honest and critical look at our current strengths and weaknesses and an evaluation of our threats and opportunities. I would like to thank all of those who had a hand in shaping it. A service model for each hospital that supports growth, is innovative and aligned to the changing needs of our communities A more engaged, motivated and valued workforce, sharing knowledge and working together to achieve even more More engagement with our patients and GPs to ensure our services continue to meet their requirements and are always centred around Exceptional Care New and improved facilities, infrastructure and IT systems across Bon Secours Health System – with over €150m investment More engagement with insurers, the public health system, academia and industry to ensure we work together to deliver Advanced Medicine to our patients We will provide regular updates on implementing the 2020 Plan and will provide every opportunity for participation. I hope all our staff share this 2020 plan, become part of it, help shape it further and take the opportunity to become actively involved in its delivery. The 2020 Plan provides a framework for the next five years that I hope resonates with all staff and stakeholders and sets milestones to ensure we maintain momentum and delivery. I hope this plan serves as a call to action and that staff across all of our hospitals feel engaged and excited about the future, and our plans to continually improve services for our patients. By 2020 we will see many improvements whilst remaining true to our founding mission. Such improvements include:  More integrated operations across Bon Secours Health System An enhanced Clinical Governance and Quality System throughout Bon Secours Health System and a continuous learning culture embedded across Bon Secours Health System Bill Maher Group CEO 3 T HE 2020 P L A N