Strategically Advancing Patient and Family Advisory Councils in New York State Hospitals.

Bethesda, MD: Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care; June 2018.

Hospital patient and family advisory councils can help inform development of patient-centered safety initiatives. This report discusses characteristics of hospital-based patient and family advisory councils in the state of New York and outlines best practices for implementation to engage patients and families in quality and safety improvement.

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