title: One institution's effort to implement family-centered care.
abstract: A children's hospital in the midwest initiated widespread changes in care delivery to provide care that is truly family-centered in practice. The role of nurses, from nursing administration to the staff nurse level, has been a key element in initiating and implementing the institution's move to family-centered care. A Family Advisory Council, composed of hospital personnel and families, identifies family needs and recommends new programs and approaches. Participants in a nursing leadership retreat designated family-centered care as a priority and piloted several innovative programs. Nursing commitment has encouraged other disciplines and departments to initiate family-centered practices as well.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: DePompei
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Whitford
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Beam
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012944:Social Support