Institute Announces Comprehensive Program for The 5th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care
The 5th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care, to be held in Washington, DC, June 4-6, 2012, will feature international experts who will examine patient- and family-centered approaches and best practices for developing stronger partnerships among patients, families, and health care providers, at the direct care level as well as at the organizational and program level. Significant numbers of experienced patient and family leaders will join with a vast array of health care administrators, clinicians, medical educators, researchers, architects, and others from around the world to showcase a variety of successful programs. These programs aim to not only improve the patient experience, and encourage patient and family engagement, but also to reduce medical errors and lower costs while delivering safer and higher quality of care.
The Institute is partnering with two innovative non-profit organizations that also focus on improving health care:
The Samueli Institute will present a series of sessions that highlight effective strategies for creating, implementing, and evaluating mind-body programs and practices within a patient- and family-centered context. Exemplary programs will be showcased.
The Picker Institute will present the Picker Patient Experience Series, which includes the Picker Lecture by Dr. Don Berwick, several featured presentations from Picker Institute 2011/2012 Always Events® Challenge Grant recipients addressing communication and care transitions, and posters that depict innovation in patient-centered care, emphasizing partnerships with patients and families in health care.
The conference program includes acclaimed keynote speakers, more than 100 sessions, and 80 poster presentations. All are described in the Conference Brochure.
News Flash!
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations (AVDF) have made $100,000 Award for Leadership in Advancing Caring Attitudes to Commonweal’s Institute for the Study of Health and Illness (ISHI). The award recognizes ISHI founder, Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, an exemplar in Caring Attitudes, for her outstanding and sustained contributions to creating a more caring environment within the health care system. Read More
The Partnership for Patients is seeking help to nominate and identify candidates for this leadership opportunity. Twenty patient or patient advocate participants will be selected for this first convening, with their travel costs to be reimbursed by the Partnership for Patients. Read More
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May 23 - The Role of Patients, Families, and the Community in Patient Safety: Innovation and Best Practices
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June 21 - Hospitals and Communities Advancing Patient- and Family-Centered Care: A Beginner's Guide
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July 17 - Patient- and Family-Centered Approaches in Transitions from NICU/PICU to Home
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