Join the Patient & Family Advisory Council
NHHS MISSION: We are dedicated to serving our community with integrity and exceptional quality care.
NHHS VALUES: At NHHS, we provide exceptional CARE:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PATIENT & FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL?
As a volunteer patient or family advisor, you will be partnering with other patients and family members, health care providers, and staff to communicate patient and family concerns and help with problem solving, with the goal of improving the patient experience at Newport Hospital & Health Services.
WHAT DO PATIENT & FAMILY ADVISORS DO?
- Share your story.
- Participate in discussions groups.
- Give input on new forms, brochures, processes here at Newport Hospital & Health Services.
- Keep updated on any upcoming projects and give feedback from a patient perspective.
- Review educational material and provide feedback.
- Meet for 1-2 hours every other month (time to be determined)
WHO CAN BE A PATIENT & FAMILY ADVISOR?
- We encourage anyone who has received care at Newport Hospital & Health Services in the last 5 years.
- You do not need any special qualifications. Your experience as a patient or patient’s family member is all we need!
- We welcome everyone to apply.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Simply complete an application and return to [email protected] no later than Friday, June 14th. After initial screening, we will reach out to selected individuals to schedule interviews with members of our team. If you are selected, you will be required to undergo a Washington State Patrol background check, sign confidentiality agreements, and adhere to HIPAA/privacy standards. This is a volunteer position, so PFAC members will not be paid to participate. We will select fewer than 10 applicants to join the council.
IS BEING A PATIENT AND FAMILY ADVISOR RIGHT FOR YOU?
You may be a good match if you:
- are comfortable sharing ideas,
- respect differences of opinions,
- listen to what others have to say,
- can focus and keep a good attitude during discussions,
- can talk about your experiences as a patient or family member, and
- keep any information you hear private and confidential.
Questions? Email us at [email protected], and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
