Patient and Family Engagement - CME Paid Option-Patient and Family Engagement

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The webinar "Building a Culture of Safety" focuses on Domain 5 of the Patient Safety Structural Measures: Patient and Family Engagement. Presented by Kathy Collins, a Clinical Improvement Consultant, the session highlights the importance of involving patients and families as partners in care and safety efforts. Effective engagement fosters transparency, respect, and inclusivity, leading to better outcomes and reduced adverse events.<br /><br />Key elements discussed include establishing Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) with diverse representation reflective of the community served; providing patients comprehensive access to their medical records via user-friendly portals with culturally appropriate support; incorporating patient and caregiver input on safety complaints and discrimination; and encouraging family presence during care activities like bedside rounding and discharge planning for safer, patient-centered care.<br /><br />Hospitals are urged to ensure leadership prioritizes engagement, support open communication, and integrate patient feedback into quality improvement. The presenter shared real-world examples illustrating both successes and gaps in patient-family engagement practices. Attendees participated in polls assessing their hospitals' readiness to meet these standards.<br /><br />Concluding, Kathy encouraged completing self-assessments, prioritizing improvement goals incrementally, and celebrating progress. Additional resources and upcoming educational events were announced to support hospitals in enhancing patient safety through meaningful patient and family partnerships.

Keywords

Patient Safety

Family Engagement

Patient and Family Advisory Councils

PFACs

Medical Record Access

Patient-Centered Care

Quality Improvement

Healthcare Communication

Safety Culture