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Atikokan Medical Clinic's Guiding Principles
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Community
To encourage a sense of belonging and ensure all persons experience positive interactions throughout their encounter with us.
Access
To provide timely access to exceptional patient-centred care that is reflective of the patients’ needs, values and choices.
![Nurse and Patient on Wheelchair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fc6cd441d5154c6786152fee50c1fb6a~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_1352,y_0,w_2754,h_2753/fill/w_219,h_219,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Nurse%20and%20Patient%20on%20Wheelchair.jpg)
![Handshake](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8c36c0f41ddd40ab8bb88f7755ae571f~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_1158,y_50,w_3042,h_3041/fill/w_219,h_219,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Handshake.jpg)
Respect
To treat all people with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We appreciate the value of diversity and encourage and practice inclusion.
Growth
To integrate teaching, continuous learning and innovation amongst our team to ensure ongoing improvements and growth.
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![Hands](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b68d6205e86f40489f0140e9e68f1848~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_456,w_2825,h_2825/fill/w_55,h_55,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Hands.jpg)
Engagement
To reach optimal health in our community, we build trusting relationships through collaboration with community and regional stakeholders.
Safety
To maintain an environment that minimizes danger, risk of injury or abuse to patients, staff and physicians alike. Safety is a priority within our organization.
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Teamwork
To promote constructive and effective communication throughout our organization. We respect differing opinions and encourage participation and cooperation.