Family Advisory Council Background and Overview
Advocates for Empowering Families and Facilitating Partnerships With Health Professionals
Family Advisory Council
Employee and parent Family Advisory Council members participate in a meeting at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center values the opinions and suggestions of families, including those who have extensive experience with the medical center, those who have no experience at all and everyone in between.
At Cincinnati Children's, the Family Advisory Council empowers families and gives them a voice in decisions that affect patient care and family experiences.
The Family Advisory Council includes adult family volunteers and Cincinnati Children's employees. Two parent coordinators co-chair the group.
Family Member Recruitment
Adult family members of patients interested in serving should contact the Family Advisory Council. Each member serves a term of two years.
Family Advisory Council members must:
- be committed to the idea of positive change
- be an active listener and
- pass a background check
Family Advisory Council Meeting Information
The Family Advisory Council meets monthly, except in July and August, to participate in hospital decision-making and helps educate families and employees about family-centered care.
Meetings alternate between days and evenings to accommodate family schedules. With advance notice, visitors are always welcome.
Meeting agendas can be obtained by contacting the Family Advisory Council.
Contact the Family Advisory Council
For more information, please contact the Family Advisory Council at Cincinnati Children's.
