At United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), everything we do is inspired by our enduring vision, mission and values.
Vision statement
To promote long, healthy and productive lives for persons with organ failure by promoting maximized organ supply, effective and safe care, and equitable organ allocation and access to transplantation.
Mission statement
To advance organ availability and transplantation by uniting and supporting its communities for the benefit of patients through education, technology and policy development.
UNOS' mission is supported by the following strategic goals:
- Assure that UNOS has the capability to be the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network contractor
- Provide services to support UNOS members' priorities
- Become the world leader in transplantation-related services
Our values
Our values guide our behaviors as we pursue our mission and strategic goals:
- We act on behalf of those we serve to manage the resources and gifts entrusted to us, especially the gift of life.
stewardship
- We work collaboratively and respectfully, guided by consensus-building, sharing responsibility, time, and abilities.
unity
- We demonstrate integrity and reliability through consistency, openness, and honesty.
trust
- We achieve high quality through measurement, evaluation, and continuous improvement of our standards, processes, and effectiveness.
excellence
- We take ownership of our actions and fulfill our commitments to our stakeholders and each other.
accountability
To effectively live up to these ideals, leaders and employees strive to maintain a culture that promotes adherence to these values in all that we do.
