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A patient and family advisory council (PFAC) is an organization of current and former patients, family members and caregivers that works together to advance best practices at a hospital or healthcare organization.

An advisory council consists of a group of outside advisors who work alongside a board of directors to enhance board governance. Essentially, an advisory council provides advice, but doesn't engage in decision-making.

TGH Volunteer Requirements: Commit to a minimum of 60 service hours over a continuous four-month period. Volunteer one service shift of 3-4 hours a week. Must be at least 16 years old at time of the application. For minors (16-17 years old): Parent/Guardian must co-sign application and all documents.

As Tampa Bay's first and only Level I Trauma Center, Tampa General Hospital is equipped to care for the most critically ill and injured adult and pediatric patients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

4 Steps for Starting a Patient and Family Advisory Council Step One: Assess Practice Readiness. It is important to conduct a self-assessment of the practice and the staff to determine readiness. ... Step Two: Recruit Members. ... Step Three: Engage and Involve. ... Step Four: Sustain, Evaluate and Improve.

Patient and Family Advisory councils (PFACs) are an excellent way to help health care institutions and providers better understand the perspective of patients and families while also helping caregivers better identify the needs of their patient population and bring patient and clinicians views closer together.