Family Advisory Council Award of Excellence in Family-Centered Care
Recognizing Health Professionals and Family Members Who Promote Family-Centered Care Exceptionally
The Family Advisory Council at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center established the "Family Advisory Council Award of Excellence in Family-Centered Care" to recognize health care professionals and family members who have been exceptional in promoting family-centered care within the Cincinnati Children's community. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, October 1, 2009.
How Nominees Are Recognized and Honored
Three awards will be given per year -- one staff member, one family member, and one team or department. The Family Advisory Council hosts an awards ceremony to honor the winners.
The ceremony for the Family Advisory Council Award of Excellence in Family-Centered Care will take place at 6 pm, on Thursday, November 19, 2009. The event will be held on the main campus of Cincinnati Children's, in the Sabin Auditorium (across the hall from the cafeteria).
Criteria by Which Nominees and Applicants Are Judged
Family-Centered Care is a way of practicing medicine that involves families as equal partners in the care of their child. The Cincinnati Children's Family Advisory Council wants to honor families, hospital staff members, and teams of people who work together, bridge gaps, and cross disciplines to deliver the best quality and experience of care.
- Dignity and Respect: Makes an effort to listen to every team member's point of view and honor their background, values, and choices.
- Information Sharing: Gives complete and timely information that help the team (including the patient and family) make the best choice for the patient.
- Participation: Encourages patients and families to participate in their care and decision-making at the level they choose.
- Collaboration: Includes patients and families on an institution-wide basis. Health care leaders collaborate with patients and families in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation; in health care facility design; and in professional education, as well as in the delivery of care.
Staff / Family Nomination and Team / Department Application Form Submission
The Family Advisory Council notifies nominators and nominees and provides them with details about the awards recognition ceremony. All previously nominated individuals must be resubmitted to be considered for this year's award.
