Search Results

The default setting for search results displays All Content. If you prefer to see recent content only, please adjust the date filter.

182 Results Found

PFACs Supporting Hospitals through COVID-19

In the final episode of our four-part series on Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) Elisa Arespacochaga, AHA vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, sits down with Nicole Iarrobino, senior project administrator of Patient and Family Advisory Councils at John Hopkins Hospital and Health System to discuss how their PFACs helped to support their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic.

PFACs Creating Partnerships between Providers, Patients, and Families

In the third episode of our four-part series on Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs), Elisa Arespacochaga, AHA vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, sits down with Caroline DeLongchamps, manager of Patient and Family-Centered Care, and Quality and Safety, at MUSC Health.

Call for Health System Applicants | Center

AHA is seeking health systems to help identify and address IPC training needs.
Public

Establishing a PFAC in your Organization, Councils Truly Reflect the Patients They Serve

In the second episode of our four-part series on Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs), Elisa Arespacochaga, AHA vice president of clinical affairs and workforce, sits down with Jacqueline Beckerman, chief patient experience officer and senior director at ICARE Commitment at the University of Rochester Medical Center to discuss how to go about establishing a PFAC and the importance of representing all aspects of your community.
Public

Nursing Leadership in PFACs

It has been well established that Patient and Family Advisory councils (PFACs) are an excellent way to capture the patient’s voice and perspective.
Member

Value Break: Fostering Transparent Communication between Providers and Patients

Learn about how sharing medical notes can help you improve value for your patients. 

3 Ways to Expand Community, Patient Engagement

Advisory councils or boards can play an integral role in engaging the voice of the patient to help shape changes from providers and health plans. But some organizations are going a step further.