Union Hospital Invites Community Members to Join Our Patient & Family Centered Care Advisory Council

Have you ever wanted to influence the care you or your family members receive while a patient in the hospital? Are you interested in health care and want to ensure the best use of health care resources? Do you want to learn more about the programs and activities of your local hospital? If so, Union Hospital has a unique opportunity for you!

 

As part of our implementation of an innovative patient and family centered care model, we are creating a Patient & Family Centered Care Advisory Council. This Council will draw on specific experiences of patients, families, and health care teams to influence and enhance the quality and culture of care. The council reinforces our belief that patients and families have a unique expertise and knowledge that is essential to improving services, while also recognizing that patient and family satisfaction impacts positively on treatment outcomes.

 

We are looking for family members of past and current patients, primary caretakers, patients, and even our own staff. Applicants do not need any specific background or experience to serve on the Patient & Family Advisory Council, but you should meet the following guidelines:

 

 

Do you want to have a voice in improving hospital care? Consider joining Union Hospital’s Patient & Family Advisory Council. For more information about how to become a member contact the Public Relations office at 410-392-7002 or e-mail kmckinney@uhcc.com. You can also learn more here.