The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association is the professional organization of choice for professionals responsible for caring for the patient and resident care environment across all care settings; including hospitals, long term care, continuing care retirement communities and ambulatory care. AHE represents, defines, and advances over 2,300 professionals working to ensure quality outcomes and healthy communities. www.ahe.org Vision To be recognized globally as the premier resource on the healthcare environment Mission To ensure the healthcare environment contributes to quality patient outcomes and healthy communities Values Integrity- We value honesty as we work together with members, partners, vendors, and other key stakeholders Leadership- We lead our industry through people, knowledge, and professionalism. Collaboration- We value working with others. Diversity- We value diversity of thought, staff, operations, members, products and services. Courage- We have the courage to stand up, even when we stand alone. Prevention. Education. Standards. Management.