More resources for Patient and Family Engagement

This is a work in progress and feel free to contribute your favorite resources - either here or on twitter  @cascadia

► AHRQ Guide to Patient and Family Engagement 

► Engaging Health Care Users: A Framework for Healthy Individuals and Communities. American Hospital Association.

► Institute for Healthcare Improvement: white papers, improvement stories, case studies, etc.

• Patients as Partners: How to Involve Patients and Families in Their Own Care.

► Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care: assessment tools, literature reviews, etc.

• Essential Allies: Patient, Resident, and Family Advisors: A Guide for Staff Liaisons. 
• Changing the Concept of Families as Visitors: Supporting Family Presence and Participation. 
• Developing Patient and Family-Centered Vision, Mission, and Philosophy of Care Statements. 
• Partnering with Patients, Residents, and Families: A Resource for Leaders of Hospitals, Ambulatory Care Settings, and Long-Term Care Communities.

► PlaneTree -  Patient Centered Care Improvement Guide 10-28-09