Domain I - Patient and Family Centered Care (provided by Tracy Lanman)

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Define,

Describe and Promote - Patient-

and family-centered care is an approach to the planning, delivery, and

evaluation of health care that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships

among health care providers, patients, and families. It redefines the

relationships in health care.

Patient-

and family-centered practitioners recognize the vital role that families play

in ensuring the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and

family members of all ages. They acknowledge that emotional, social, and

developmental support are integral components of health care. They promote the

health and well-being of individuals and families and restore dignity and

control to them.

Patient-

and family-centered care is an approach to health care that shapes policies,

programs, facility design, and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to

better health outcomes and wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient

and family satisfaction.

Family - The

word "family" refers to two or more persons who are related in any

way—biologically, legally, or emotionally. Patients and families define their

families.

In

the patient- and family-centered approach, the definition of family, as well as

the degree of the family's involvement in health care, is determined by the

patient, provided that he or she is developmentally mature and competent to do

so. The term "family-centered" is in no way intended to remove

control from patients who are competent to make decisions concerning their own

health care. In pediatrics, particularly with infants and young children,

family members are defined by the patient's parents or guardians.

Core Concepts –

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Respect and dignity. Health care practitioners listen to and honor patient and family

perspectives and choices. Patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs and

cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care.

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Information Sharing. Health care practitioners communicate and share complete and

unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and

useful. Patients and families receive timely, complete, and accurate

information in order to effectively participate in care and decision-making.

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Participation. Patients and families are encouraged and supported in

participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose.

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Collaboration. Patients and families are also included 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.

Taken from

recommended resource

www.familycenteredcare.org