Community invited to join Patient & Family Advisory Council

Newport Hospital & Health Services is encouraging community members to submit applications for its Patient & Family Advisory Council by June 14. 

The purpose of the council is to partner with other patients and family members health care providers, and staff to communicate patient and family concerns and help with problem-solving, with the goal of improving the patient experience at Newport Hospital & Health Services, which serves patients in Pend Oreille County, Wash., and western Bonner County.

Patient and family advisors share their stories, participate in discussion groups, provide input on new processes, marketing campaigns, and forms. They will be updated on upcoming projects and give feedback from a patient’s perspective. Additionally, they will review educational material and provide feedback to District Administration. The council is expected to meet for 1-2 hours every other month.