Patient and Family Centered Care at UW

The University of Washington is launching a new program that seeks to improve the quality of care for patients needing medicial assistance. They are forming Patient Advisory committees where patients and their family members can volunteer to add their insights into improving care. The intended result is to change hospital policy in these areas:

Inpatient Cancer
Perinatal/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Rehabilitation
Emergency Department

The program is currently recruiting volunteers to join the advisory committees. Orientation meetings are being held throughout the summer months. Each committee is intended to have a 2:1 ratio advisors to hospital staff personnel.

Persons interested in finding out more information can visit the Patient and Family Centered Care page or contact:

Patient and Family Education Services
Phone: 206-598-2697
E-mail: pfcc@u.washington.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Box 358126
Seattle, WA 98195-8126