Professional Practice Model for Nursing

The Professional Practice Model (PPM) is an important symbol of the nursing care Cottage Health provides. Simply put, it shows that nursing is a unique blend of art and science and represents:

• Our foundation is based on our core values of Excellence, Integrity and Compassion
• We stand for Teamwork and Collaboration
• Caring and Compassion for the patient and family is at the heart of what we do
• We are guided by Research and Evidence-Based Practice to promote Quality and Safety
• Our Knowledge and collective Vision drives our professional practice and benefits the Community through Wellness and Prevention

Outcome Statement = Nursing is a Blend of Art and Science

Cottage Health Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement

To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Vision Statement

Cottage Health, through partnership with physicians and our communities, is recognized as a California leader in quality care, safety, patient experience, transparency, cost effectiveness, and community health.

Core Values

Excellence — What we do
Integrity — How we do it
Compassion — Why we do it