Family Partner's Council Family Choice Award

Family Choice Award Nomination Process

The Le Bonheur Family Partners Council believes that the best care is provided when professionals and staff work in partnership following the principles of patient- and family-centered care.

1. Dignity and Respect for the Family:
   We listen to the patient and family. Their values, beliefs and cultures are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care.
2. Complete and Unbiased Information Sharing in Ways that are Affirming and Useful:
   We create an atmosphere where two-way information is shared openly and candidly among patients, families and caregivers.
3. Family Participation in Care Planning and Delivery to Provide Enhanced Control and Independence:
   We welcome and encourage patient and family member participation in care and care planning.
4. Family Collaboration with Clinicians in Policies, Procedures and Staff Education:
   We get patients and families involved in facility decisions, policy decisions and staff education. The outgrowth of participation is collaboration.

Who is eligible?
Any health care worker who exemplifies the concept of partnership with families and weaves the principles of patient- and family-centered care into their practice or scope of responsibility. The health care worker may be a clinician, technician or other worker who provides direct or indirect care to families and patients.

How are nominations made?
Nominations can be made by completing the application form.

When are nominations due?
Awards are presented each year in May and are due no later than April 15.

Who selects the winner?
The Executive Committee of the Family Partners Council reviews all nominations and makes a recommendation to the Le Bonheur Executive Council.

 

Download the Family Choice Award Nomination Form.

Download a printer-friendly version of the nomination process.

Posted: January 15, 2010 For more information please contact: Janet Phillips , 901.287.6735