Patient- and family-centered care is a partnership between our staff and your family, working together to meet the needs of your child in the best way possible.
We encourage patients and families to be active members of the care team by asking questions, sharing knowledge and making decisions. We can share our knowledge about medical treatments, while you can share your knowledge about your child and family and what is important to you. We encourage you to ask questions regarding medications, tests and procedures.
Patient- and family-centered care also means open communication and information sharing in a language and style you can understand. We want you to ask us questions and work with us to develop a communication style that works for you and your family. We are committed to making sure you know how your child is doing and you are involved in the plan of care.
Our vision is to partner with your family to deliver what matters to you.
The Family Advisory Council is an important group of adult family members from a variety of backgrounds and family types who meet regularly to provide input on decisions, initiatives and discussions at CHOC. Among its many accomplishments since its creation in 2002, the council has:
For more information about the Family Advisory Council, please send us a message.
CHOC’s professional practice model, C.A.R.E.S, is the driving force of practice depicting how clinicians practice, collaborate, communicate and develop professionally to provide the highest quality care.
Collaborative Interprofessional Relationships
A collaborative approach in developing relationships between the patient, family and care team working together to achieve excellence.
Advancement of Professional Practice
To continuously pursue knowledge and advance professional roles as it relates to practice, education, leadership and research.
Respect and Dignity
To provide trauma-informed care with sensitivity, courtesy, dignity and respect for all.
Evidence Based Practice, Research, and Innovation
To create and improve practice based on the most current evidence and research, as well as committing to creative and innovative ideas at the forefront of patient care.
Shared Governance and Leadership at All Levels
A process in which all professionals are leaders who govern and make decisions regarding their own practice and work environment in collaboration with the administrative team.
Part of our patient- and family-centered vision is to provide you the information and tools you need while you’re at CHOC. Whether you need a fax machine to conduct personal business, a computer to research your child’s health condition or simply a place to go and have a moment of normalcy, the Family Resource Center is available for every need. The center offers comfortable seating, multimedia workstations, computers, fax machines, printers, WiFi access and a library of books and resources covering a wide range of diagnoses, illnesses, stress management as well as general health and wellness. Some books are provided to keep at no charge.
The Family Resource Center is located on the second floor of the Bill Holmes Tower and is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Our Coffee Kiosk is located just down the hall as well, offering Starbucks coffee drinks and snacks. Learn more about the family amenities and services at CHOC.