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Event Details
Statewide Network
2/25/2009
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Presenter: Patricia Sodomka, FACHE
Senior Vice President, Patient- and Family-Centered Care, MCG Health, Inc.
Director, Center for Patient- and Family-Centered Care, Medical College of Georgia
Sponsor: Statewide AHEC Network Program Office
Session Description:
Ms. Sodomka will provide an overview of patient- and family-centered care and discuss how involving the patient and family in healthcare processes and decisions can result in improved patient satisfaction. She has been a national advocate of patient- and family-centered care since the 1990s. Her groundbreaking efforts at MCG Health System were showcased in the PBS documentary "Remaking American Medicine" that debuted in October 2006 on PBS affiliates across the nation.
Session Objectives:
Session participants will about:- Develop a shared understanding of what is patient- and family-centered care (PFCC)
- Share practical strategies to initiate meaningful partnerships with patients and family members as formal members of the healthcare team
- Explore how partnership among patients, families and caregivers strengthen quality and safety
- Review outcomes associated with PFCC best practices
Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:
- Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
- Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
- Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
- Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
- Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/