Patient- and Family-Centered Care Annual Conference 2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Augusta Campus, Augusta, GA

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Credit For Attending An AMA PRA Category 1 Event (2.00 hours)

Join Us! Patient- and Family-Centered Care Conference PFCC Always...In All Ways March 10, 10:30am – 12:30 pm (Hybrid event – virtual and limited seating available) As we continue to witness the remarkable work of our entire health care team in response to the intense demands of caring for patients and families—and each other—during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also learned new ways to work together. This Patient- and Family-Centered Care Conference highlights ways to support our patients and each other, Always…In All Ways. Be inspired as you hear real life stories from our own leaders, clinicians, and front-line staff—all who have poignant lessons centering on the foundation of patient- and family-centered care. Be a part of an unwavering commitment to strengthen a collaborative, intentional, and inclusive platform that incorporates the tenets of PFCC: respect and dignity, participation, information sharing, and collaboration — Always…In All Ways. Register: augusta.edu/PFCC2022 Nominate a staff member for a PFCC Award before February 28: Family Choice Award (https://www.augustahealth.org/pfcc/family-choice-awards) Pat Sodomka Leadership Award (https://www.augustahealth.org/pfcc/patricia-sodomka-leadership-award). What did others say about the PFCC Conference last year? “I’m so proud to be a part of this organization!! It touched me in so many ways. Great conference!!!” “This really helped to re-center my thoughts and I was reminded that even through tough times, our employees are caring, dedicated and amazing people who truly care about the patients they serve!” “Thank you for an awesome conference! I love our hospital and the way that we encourage family engagement.” “Very inspiring and my allergies were really acting up! All the right people talking about all the right things.” “The thoughtful message that was relayed in all the speakers today was incredibly heart moving. My allergies acted up all day.” “I am so dang proud to be a part of our organization!”

1. • Increase awareness of the tenets of PFCC to promote inclusivity and PFCC Concepts: dignity/respect, participation, information sharing, and collaboration.
2. • Build understanding, compassion, and knowledge in identifying differences while keeping the patient and their perspective at the heart of all interactions.
3. • Identify strengths and improvement opportunities for clinicians and caregivers in addressing differences to encourage a sense of belonging…always, in all ways.

Cancellation Policy

The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Medical College of Georgia is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

The Medical College of Georgia’s Office for Faculty & Continuous Professional Development adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Thursday, March 10, 2022