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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_to_Use_Guide_508.pdf
February 08, 2018 - If possible, ask a patient or family member who has
received care at your hospital to attend the meeting … is to create connections with patients and family members.10,11 If a
patient or family member cannot … members. … If possible, invite several patients or family
members to participate in this activity. … Patient and family members are critical
members of the team.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/medmanage.html
June 01, 2023 - Simple list that is used by practice staff who engage with the patient and/or family member during preparation … members. … member. … member. … member.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/patient-family-engagement-ed-slides.html
December 01, 2017 - Describe examples of engaging patients and families in CAUTI prevention in the ED. … as patients, families, their representatives, and health professionals working in active partnership … advisors to serve on ED safety and quality performance improvement teams
Images: Three photos of families … patients, family members and staff:
Concerns/fears: What are the unique concerns or issues? … resources to support the work
Recognize accomplishments and progress
Educate staff and patients/families
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/patients-families/engagingfamilies/strategy3/index.html
December 01, 2017 - stronger engagement, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed the Guide to Patient and Family … and Safety, a tested, evidence-based resource to help hospitals work as partners with patients and families … Patients and families can play a role to make sure these transitions in care are safe and effective. … members in the process … Strategy 1: Working With Patients and Families as Advisors
Strategy 2: Communicating to Improve Quality
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/addresources.html
April 01, 2018 - Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families … Environmental Scan
The environmental scan report describes approaches to engage patients and families … A patient and family advisory committee is a group of patients, family members, office staff, and primary … It helps you and your family better understand your care and treatment options, so you can select the … many strategies that could improve patient safety in primary care settings by engaging patients and families
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Implement_Hndbook_508.docx
April 30, 2013 - Patient and family engagement encompasses behaviors by patients, family members, clinicians, and hospital … A family member described the usefulness of the white board by saying, “Most of the questions are already … Other patients or family members may:
Engaging patients and families through effective communication … (e.g., exposure to infections), or the emotional response of the family member.20 Clinicians may also … Patients' and relatives' experiences and perspectives of 'good' and 'not so good' quality care.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfepc-fullguide-final508.pdf
April 01, 2018 - Make Patients and Family Members Aware of the Changes ...................................12
Step 6: … Make Patients and Family Members Aware of the Changes
Inform patients and their families about what … It can be given to the patient and family
member at check-in or during rooming so they have time to … members. … members.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy2/Strat2_Implement_Hndbook_508.pdf
April 30, 2013 - Safety is a
resource to help hospitals develop effective partnerships with patients and family
members … Patient and family engagement encompasses behaviors
by patients, family members, clinicians, and hospital … A family member
described the usefulness of the
white board by saying, “Most of
the questions are … (e.g., exposure to infections), or the emotional response of the family
member.20 Clinicians may also … Patients' and relatives' experiences and perspectives of 'good'
and 'not so good' quality care.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-handout-english.docx
September 01, 2022 - Urinary Tract Infection – Handout and Family Member Pamphlet (English)
Urinary Tract Infection
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-handout-spanish.docx
September 01, 2022 - Urinary Tract Infection – Handout and Family Member Pamphlet (Spanish)
Infección de las vías urinarias
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/supporting/advisors.pptx
May 01, 2017 - members, clinicians, and staff
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AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care
Working With Patient
and Family … patient and family advisors
Think about patients or family members who—
Share insights and experiences … Invite two or three patient and family members to a team meeting to discuss their hospital experiences … and Family Advisors
Patients and family members as—
Essential members of the health care team
Collaborative … asks family members who experienced a complicated surgical procedure with their adult son to join the
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/training-tools/pf-engagement/pf-engagement-slide-set.pptx
May 01, 2017 - patients and family members
Explain the importance of engaging patients and family members
Determine … Discourages family member presence before and after surgical procedures
Recommendations for Patient … When possible, encourage family member inclusion before and after surgery
Measuring baseline … Member
Understanding of the importance of family involvement in preoperative and postoperative care … Methods of Engaging Patients and Family Members
Patient and Family Engagement | ‹#›
AHRQ Safety
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanage_quickstartfull.pdf
December 15, 2016 - member during
preparation. … Patient Fact Sheet � Inform patients
and family
members about
the Medication
Management
strategy … member, and the importance of the
medication list … members … It will be important, though, to ensure that the patient or family
member is fully engaged during the
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanage_quickstartbrochure.pdf
December 15, 2016 - member during
preparation. … Patient Fact
Sheet
� Inform patients
and family
members about
the Medication
Management
strategy … member, and
the importance of the
medication list … members … It will be important, though,
to ensure that the patient or family member is fully engaged
during the
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy3/strat3_tool_3_pres_video_508.pptx
July 23, 2010 - and engage patients and family members as members of the health care team. … member at our hospital. … feels like to the patient or family member:
Live presentation or story
Video
Vignette or quote]
10
Strategy … Nursing staff conducts shift change reports
at the patient’s bedside
Patient can identify a family member … If patients choose, family members or friends can also participate.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_4_PPT_508.pptx
April 01, 2011 - and engage patients and family members as members of the health care team. … member at our hospital. … Often, family members don’t want to admit that they have these concerns to the patient or other family … Ask if the patient if he or she wants to include a family member or close friend who will be actively … Ask the patient and family members which days and times work well.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/action-alliance/involving-patients-families-in-safety-slides.pdf
July 25, 2023 - Jennifer Lundblad, PhD, MBA
President and CEO
Stratis Health
Lisa Juliar,
Director of Patient and Family … • How do we go about implementing patient and family
engagement? … a rural emergency
department
25
Co-design
Use existing structures whenever possible:
•Patient Family … to partner with them
through a new venue- CAB
• The organizations included the
residents and family … /www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage.html
Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/teamwork/engage/engagement.pptx
May 01, 2017 - Engaging in Everyday Care
Care team members can provide opportunities for patients and family members … to be involved in their care by—
Inviting patients and family members to partner with their health care … members or others, such as a doula, who are involved in the patient’s care
Highlight main points of … communication strategies
Invite the patient and family members to write questions on the whiteboard to … Partnering with Patients and Families to Design a Patient- and Family-Centered Health Care System: A
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/pfepc-fullguide-appa-final508.pdf
June 02, 2025 - The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families
The … Be Prepared Note Sheet
The Be Prepared Note Sheet is given to patients and family members
before their … It can be given to the patient and family
member at check-in or during rooming so they have time to … , you may want to consider including posters
where they will be most visible to patients and their family … members.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/interventions/index.html
June 01, 2023 - Patient and Family Engagement in Primary Care
Research shows that when patients are engaged in … is a compilation of evidence-based best practices for improving patient safety through patient, family … The strategies have pair-tools for clinicians, practice staff, and patients and their families. … Be Prepared To Be Engaged : a toolkit to help patients and their families prepare for and become more … care between two members of the health care team, where the handoff occurs in front of the patient and family