DENVER, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a leading
provider of kidney care services in the
United States, today announced that the company was
recognized as a 2017 Top Workplace by The Denver Post. This
is the sixth consecutive year the company has appeared on the
list.
"There are many reasons we're proud to call Denver home, including the local values of
civic engagement and the great quality of life," said Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita Kidney Care. "I'm continually impressed
by the energy our teammates put into their personal and
professional growth, ensuring our community continues to
thrive."
Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback.
The survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading
research firm on organizational health and teammate engagement.
As a Top Workplace, DaVita strives to build a community that
cares for patients, supports teammates and engages the community.
Teammates have the opportunity to live out the DaVita Way
through:
Training and Development
Teammates have access to award-winning courses and trainings
designed for personal and professional development through DaVita
University. DaVita University offers teammates the following
programs: School of Clinical Education, the School of External
Degrees and the School of Leadership and Management. Each school
focuses on building specific skills to help teammates become better
coworkers, family members and citizens.
Mission and Core Values
DaVita honors teammates' commitment to its mission and values,
which help guide how teammates approach their work on a daily
basis. During special ceremonies, awards are given to teammates who
exemplify the company's core values: Service Excellence, Integrity,
Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and
Fun.
Community Engagement
Giving back to the communities in which teammates live and work
is part of DaVita's vision for corporate social responsibility,
referred to internally as the Trilogy of Care: Caring for Our
Patients, Caring for Each Other and Caring for Our World.
Colorado teammates regularly
participate in Village Service Days – or community service projects
– as well as Village Green initiatives, which encourage sustainable
living. A group of teammates also started a unique initiative
called Dynamic Volunteerism through which teammates work with
nonprofits to help their efforts in meeting core business
objectives.
Learn more about DaVita's award-winning culture at
DaVita.com/CSR.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the parent company of
DaVita Kidney Care and DaVita
Medical Group. DaVita Kidney Care is
a leading provider of kidney care in the
United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with
chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. As of
December 31, 2016, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided
administrative services at 2,350 outpatient dialysis centers
located in the United States
serving approximately 188,000 patients. The company also operated
154 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries outside
the United States. DaVita Medical
Group manages and operates medical groups and affiliated physician
networks in California,
Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Colorado and Washington in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of December 31, 2016,
DaVita Medical Group provided integrated care management for
approximately 749,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com/about.
Contact Information
Media:
Caitlyn Shuket
(303) 876-7547
Caitlyn.Shuket@davita.com
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