Patient and Family Advisory Council in a Collaborative Medical Neighborhood

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Overview and Purpose:

Attend this WebEx to learn from a team at Sakakawea Medical Center in North Dakota about how they have implemented a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) using a community collaborative model.  This approach has enabled them to address topics from  the entire medical continuum. Plan to attend to learn more about this innovative, successful PFAC model.

Featured Presenters:

Marcie Schulz, MBA, MSN, RN
Director of Patient Care
Sakakawea Medical Center

Sienna Sailer
Board Member
Sakakawea Medical Center and Coal Country Community Health Center

 Courtney Dean, DNP, FNP-BC
Coal Country Community Health Center
Sakakawea Medical Center

Target Audience:

All healthcare professionals, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about patient and family advisory councils are encouraged and invited to attend.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. 1. Identify ways to collaborate within a medical community to build a successful PFAC
   2. Learn the impact a PFAC can have on patient satisfaction

Questions:

Dee Kaser, RN, BSN
Quality Improvement Advisor
402/476-1399 Ext 539
dee.kaser@area-a.hcqis.org

Keri McDermott, BA
Communications Director
402/476-13966; Ext. 502
keri.mcdermott@area-a.hcqis.org