Open AccessThe Transforming Power of Patient Advisors
Author(s) -
J. D. Wynn
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
north carolina medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.283
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 2379-4313
pISSN - 0029-2559
DOI - 10.18043/ncm.76.3.171
Subject(s) - excellence , quality management , power (physics) , business , political science , marketing , physics , quantum mechanics , law , service (business)
Vidant Health, a private, not-for-profit health system in Eastern North Carolina, began a system-wide quality transformation in 2006. A key strategy in the transformation was increasing the engagement of patients and families, including the establishment of Patient Family Advisory Councils. Meaningful partnerships with patients and families accelerated improvement efforts and sustained performance excellence over time.
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