Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Joyce P. Miller DNP, RN
Second Advisor
Ruth Enestvedt
Abstract
Issues such as overcrowding and long wait times in the ED cause an increase in patient frustration and dissatisfaction, which may lower hospital satisfaction scores,, and reimbursement. This project proposes the implementation of a Patient-Family Advisory Council (PFAC) in the Emergency Department (ED) setting in a large urban hospital. The addition of a PFAC will offer patients and family members a voice in their care, as they work collaboratively with various healthcare providers to improve patient care, patient safety, and overall satisfaction. The addition of Watson's Caring theory will serve as the theoretical framework for the PFAC since it is based on caring and relationships, which are central to the success of the PFAC. In conclusion, no one method for measuring PFAC success has been deemed as best practice, however literature reports strong organizational support is necessary to maintain a viable PFAC.
Identifier
SC 11.MAN.2013.Sanocki.K
Recommended Citation
Sanocki, Kelly, "Patient-family Centered Advisory Council for the Emergency Department" (2013). Theses and Graduate Projects. 1463.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/1463