Patient Engagement

Patient and Family Advisory Council

The Patient and Family Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity providing feedback and input related to the experience of patients, resident and their families at Deep River and District Health (DRDH).

The Principal functions of the council include:

• Identification of ideas to improve cares experience through sharing of and reflection on personal experiences with the health services at Deep River and District Health
• Reviewing opportunities for improvement and maintain open communication to enable the opportunity to provide recommendations and insights based on the patient, resident, family and caregiver experience.
• Advising on strategies to enhance the partnership with patients, resident, family members and /or caregivers.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating methods to define success related to patient care including providing input to the annual Quality Improvement Plan.

Are you interested in improving experiences for patients, residents, an their families at Deep River and District Health?

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience with DRDH’s hospital, long-term care home, and/or family health team personally or through a loved one
• Want to collaborate with other volunteer Advisors and participate in ongoing education opportunities
• Represent the diversity of the patients, residents, caregivers and community members served by DRDH
• Want to get involved in the governance of our local healthcare organization and share your ideas

Contact Emily at eostryhon@drdh.org or 613-584-3333 ext. 7100 to learn more about this opportunity.