When Health Systems 2000 decided to pursue accreditation in 1996, part of the process involved having a stated mission statement. Rather than having top management impose a mission statement, the Senior Management Team challenged each employee to write one. The winner would be announced at the annual employee awards banquet and Christmas party. Glenda Froe, who was the medical records coordinator at the time, authored the winning statement "At Home Health Care 2000 our goal is to provide preeminent quality home health care which demonstrates our continued commitment to excellence, professionalism, and genuine compassion. "