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Family Advisory Council - Overview
MUSC Children's Hospital strives to incorporate principles of family-centered care into every aspect of its practice, recognizing that parents and family members are the main support for their children and the constant in their lives. The hospital makes every effort to collaborate with families and enhance their control and independence.
The Family Advisory Council is a partnership of family representatives and Children's Hospital staff members working together to meet the needs of children and families. The group meets monthly, discussing issues such as patient-care, the environment, and healthcare policies and procedures. Families provide input and advice and are part of the decision making process.
- The Family Advisory Council serves as a framework for collaboration between patients, families, and staff. The Council was established in 2005.
- At meetings, members have the opportunity to share their opinions and ideas in order to influence policies, decisions, and services which affect their well-being and patient care.
Family Advisory Council Achievements
- Committees and orientation:
Members serve on hospital committees and participate in the Children's Hospital orientation. Families have been invited to speak to pediatric residents and at faculty meetings.
- Patient Handbook:
Reviewed and revised the Children's Hospital Patient Handbook
- Grand Rounds:
Participated in Family Centered Care Grand Rounds
- Video of Parent Stories:
Produced video segment shown at MUSC Leadership Development Institute
- Waiting Rooms:
Members gave feedback on waiting rooms and parent lounges
- Design and Construction:
Members provided feedback and participated in planning of ED interim space and new ED building
- Hospitality Checklist:
Assisted in the formation of a hospitality checklist
- Sickle Cell patients:
Members advocated to improve pain management protocol for Sickle Cell patients in ED
- NACHRI Advocacy:
Four families participated in NACHRI Advocacy Days in Washington D.C.
- Family-Centered Care National Training Institute:
Two members attended the FCC Training Institute in 2008 in Atlanta
- Support Group:
Sickle Cell support group formed
- Members currently are working to further Family-Centered Care through:
- Providing input for videos on pain management and a welcome video for 7A Unit
- Planning a trial of parents participating in rounds
- Planning a resource room when new space becomes available
Membership
Membership is open to adult family members of MUSC Children's Hospital patients when openings occur.
Family Advisory Council members must:
- Be committed to the welfare of all patients and families
- Be open to and accepting of diversity in opinions and ideas
- Attend monthly meetings
- Pass a background check and attend volunteer orientation
Meeting Information
The Family Advisory Council meets monthly, except during June, July and August. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and should last no longer than 1.5 hours. Members are asked to arrive at 6 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and socialization.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Family Advisory Council liaison, Sandra C. Oberman, Child Life Manager,
at (843) 792-7064 or e-mail obermans@musc.edu. If you wish to talk
with a family member of the Advisory Council, we will be able to forward on your request.
2008-2009 Active Members
- Co-chairs: Donna Johnson-Jenkins and Caroline DeLongchamps
- Secretary: Gwendolyn Whaley (staff)
- April Bowman
- Peggy Bunting
- Kelly Charles
- Caroline DeLongchamps
- Pricilla Duffy
- Cyndi Egbert
- Connie Graham
- Adonica Jenkins
- Donna Johnson-Jenkins
- Drs. Darii and Donald Lane
- Michael and Terry Melkus
- Christina and Dale Middleton
- Kim Powell
- Whitney and Richard Ringler
- Lori Rutledge
- Robin Smith
- Pam Snyder
Hospital Members
- John M. Sanders, Children's Hospital Administrator
- Dr. Lyndon Key, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
- Dr. Phil Saul, Medical Director
- Sonja Muckenfuss, Clinical Director
- John Cahill, MD
- Sandra C. Oberman, Child Life Manager
- Kara Blevins, MD
Family Advisory Council Purpose and Goals
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