Patient, Parent and Family Advisory Councils
UK HealthCare is committed to improving partnerships with patients, parents and families. These partnerships can be strengthened through our patient and family advisory councils. We provide our healthcare system with insight, feedback and information from a patient and family perspective. This information allows us to continually improve our quality, safety and service, and patient experience.
Our Councils
At UK HealthCare we have 7 advisory councils, our membership is made up of parents, patients, caregivers, and family members.
Some recent topics we have taken to our councils for feedback include:
- Design of the new hospital and new Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory building
- Pediatric Bereavement discharge
- Wayfinding and signage
- Prevention of unplanned extubation
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Emergency department patient experience
- ICU Inpatient education
Parent, Patient & Family Seal of Approval
Many educational resources and communication pieces are taken to our advisory councils for feedback. The Seal of Approval is added to a document if the group collectively approves it.
FAQ
What is a Patient, Parent and Family Advisor?
Advisors are patients, family members, caregivers and employees who have received care at UK HealthCare or cared for someone who has been our patient and are willing to share their experiences to help us improve care.
What are the expectations of a Patient, Parent and Family Advisor?
Advisors are expected to regularly attend advisory council meetings. Meetings are held 10 times a year or less and are hybrid (in-person and on Zoom).
I’m interested! How can I get more information?
We would love to talk with you about our Patient, Parent and Family Advisory Councils. Please fill out this interest form, and we will reach out to you within 3 business days. You can also reach us by email at ukhcpfacs@uky.edu or phone at 859-323-4963.