Accomplishments of the Council
The Council has assisted the Medical Center in:
-
Reviewing internal and external brochures including a visitor’s guide and map
-
Discussing the development of a brochure related to the function, responsibilities, and proper identification of the Hospitalists
-
Creating a coffee station, supervised by a volunteer, for visitors of patients in the ICU.
-
Making recommendations to the Rapid Response Team that empower staff, family, and patients to request additional assistance when they have a concern about a patient’s condition
-
Installation of dry erase/bulletin boards by each patient’s bed to facilitate a visual for patients/families. The boards list the name and title of the current caregivers
-
Adding railings in certain areas to help prevent falls
-
Adding hooks in some restroom stalls to hang personal belongings
-
Involvement in current projects occurring within the Medical Center
Members of the P&FAC now serve on:
Community Design Team, Customer Service Design Team, and the Patient Safety Team. The goal is to keep P&FAC members informed, as well as to add the voice of the Patient/ Family to these different hospital work groups.
