Make a difference in your community
- Would you like to improve overall patient experience at ICHS?
- Are you interested in providing insight and constructive feedback to ICHS staff?
- Do you want to make health care more accessible, especially to low-income or limited English-speaking people?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the ICHS patient advisory council may be right for you!
What is the patient advisory council?
The patient advisory council (PAC) is a diverse group of patients who meet regularly with clinic staff to give input on how ICHS can provide better patient-centered care. This means treating a person receiving health care with dignity and respect and involving them in all decisions about their health. The PAC is instrumental in helping ICHS work toward its goal of becoming the health care choice for our community.
The patient advisory council builds and supports patient-centered values throughout ICHS by promoting respectful, effective partnerships with patients and ICHS staff. This partnership will help increase understanding and cooperation, leading to higher overall satisfaction for our patients.
Who can join?
PAC members must be:
- current ICHS patients
- over age 18
- interested in improving the quality of care at ICHS
Roles and responsibilities
PAC members will be expected to:
- commit to serving a two-year term
- attend meetings two times a year or as needed
- openly provide feedback, ideas and suggestions
- maintain confidentiality
- advocate for our patients
- collaborate with ICHS staff
PAC members are not required to fundraise.
Apply today
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application for the ICHS patient advisory council. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Quality Improvement Program at 206.788.3673 or email us.
