Check this page to learn more about timely events or happenings that may be relevant to people interested in the delivery of patient- and family-centered care.
Pandemic Planning and Patient- and Family-Centered Care
With the arrival of H1N1 influenza hospitals and clinics began making decisions about policies and practices to aid in
efforts to prevent disease transmission. In October 2009, a working group was convened during the Institute's Hospitals and Communities Moving Forward with Patient- and Family-Centered Care Intensive Training Seminar in Minneapolis, MN to create a set of guidelines that reflect the core concepts of patient- and family-centered care when developing a pandemic plan. During any outbreak of infectious disease, it is important to take steps to
contain the illness and to remember that family members are stewards of patient safety and integral to the healing of loved ones. The continued presence of a family member with a patient, during a pandemic has both safety and
psychological components. Read More...
IFCC Salary Survey for Patient/Family Leaders in Paid Positions
Thank you to all who recently participated in the Institute for Family-Centered Care's short survey for patient and family leaders who serve in paid positions within hospitals or health care systems. The results of the survey will be presented at the Institute's Hospitals and Communities Moving Forward with Patient- and Family-Centered Care training seminar, April 19-22, 2010 in Dallas, Texas, and the survey results also will be posted on the Institute's website following the seminar.
Developing a Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Health Care Quality and Safety in the Hospital Setting
In September 2009, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) awarded a multi-year grant to a team of organizations led by the American Institutes for Research to develop, evaluate, and implement a Guide to Patient and Family Engagement to improve patient safety in hospitals.
The Institute is honored to be a member of the team that includes Carilion Health Clinic, Consumers Advancing Patient Safety, the Joint Commission, and the Health Research and Education Trust. Read press release and watch our web site for more information about this exciting initiative.
Three Picker Award winners took the stage at ISQua's 26th International Conference
Picker Institute, a major sponsor of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), is represented at the organization's annual international conference with the Picker Awards and Picker Institute-sponsored education sessions addressing the Positive Patient Experience.
Three Picker Award winners took the stage at ISQua's 26th international conference Oct. 11-14 in Dublin, Ireland, to discuss "How to achieve outstanding patient- and family-centered care: methods and tools."
Susan Frampton, the president of Planetree, spoke on "How to achieve optimal patient encounters in hospitals." Planetree received the organizational Picker Award in 2006.
Margaret O'Kane talked about "Accountability and patient-centered care." The winner of the 2009 individual Picker Award, O'Kane is founder and president of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Beverley Johnson is the president and CEO of the Institute for Family-Centered Care, which received the 2009 organizational Picker Award. Her presentation focused on "How patients and their families can help providers achieve better patient- and family-centered care."
The Institute for Family-Centered Care Receives 2009 Picker Organizational Award for Excellence® in the Advancement of Patient-Centered Care
The Institute for Family-Centered Care received the 2009 Picker Organizational Award for Excellence® in the Advancement of Patient-Centered Care. The Picker Institute presented this award at the International Society for Quality in Health Care's (ISQua) International Conference, in Dublin, Ireland on October 12, 2009, "In recognition of the success of the Institute for Family-Centered Care in advancing patient-and family-centered care in all settings where individuals receive care and support."
Upon accepting the award on behalf of the Institute, Bev Johnson, President and CEO, stated: "Thank you. It is indeed an honor to accept this lovely award from the Picker Institute on behalf of the Institute for Family-Centered Care. I still vividly remember when... Read more...
The 2009 Picker Award for Excellence® in the Advancement of Patient-Centered Care
The Picker Institute selected three entities to receive the 2009 Picker Award for Excellence® in the Advancement of Patient-Centered Care. The Institute for Family-Centered Care received the organizational award, "In recognition of the success of the Institute for Family-Centered Care in advancing patient- and family-centered care in all settings where individuals receive care and support." Margaret E. O'Kane received an individual award, "In recognition of her leadership of the National Committee for Quality Assurance and her lifetime achievement in improving patient-centered health care through measurement, reporting and accountability." Dr. Bill Thomas also won an individual award "In recognition of his outstanding achievements in envisioning and implementing a new paradigm for long-term care that focuses on nurturing and sustaining a meaningful life for the aging." Read more...
Congratulations to our Pinwheel Champion Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston received the Society of Critical Care Medicine's (SCCM) 2010 Family-Centered Care Award which will be presented in January. This award is presented to one hospital or intensive care unit in order to "recognize innovation that improves the care provided to critically ill and injured patients and their families." SCCM is the largest multiprofessional organization focused on critical care, with more than 14,000 members in 80 countries. Read more...
Partnering with Patients and Families to Enhance Safety and Quality: A Mini Toolkit
Partnering with Patients and Families to Enhance Safety and Quality: A Mini Toolkit is ready for debut on the website in the download section
The 4th International Conference Materials available at the IFCC Live Learning Center
View educational content from The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care. Many Conference Handouts can be downloaded for free. Audio recordings of the Conference are available for purchase in MP3 CD-Rom sets or online. Purchase the entire set or select individual sessions. Go to the Institute for Family-Centered Care's Live Learning Center