What is patient- and family-centered care?
PFCC and COVID-19
IPFCC is committed to ensuring that PFCC core concepts inform changes to policies and practices to promote safety, prevent disease transmission, and support essential family connections. Access our two latest resources on family presence in this special section.
Emerging Best Practices for Preserving the Essence of Family Presence During a Pandemic **New**
Family Presence During A Pandemic: Guidance for Decision-Making
Must Reads
Engaging the Expertise of Patients and Families in the Education of a New Generation of Providers
With funding from the New York State Health Foundation, the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care developed and tested a comprehensive, online resource, Engaging the Expertise of Patients and Families in the Education of a New Generation of Providers. This free resource offers practical strategies to create patient and family faculty programs. Access and explore the resource.
Engaging Underserved Urban Communities in Research
Excluding underserved communities from research exacerbates inequities. With funding from PCORI, IPFCC developed two resources with information and recommendations for building respectful and authentic partnerships between researchers and underserved communities.
Key Learnings for Strengthening Partnerships
IPFCC’s free guidance resource highlights ten key learnings from a research study of children’s hospital PFACs in the U.S. Topics range from the role of leadership to the use of technology.
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