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Patient and Family Engagement

The Thompson Centre is committed to continuous improvement in the quality of services. In order to continue to improve, we believe it is important to promote stronger engagement with patients and families in order to improve how we deliver care.

Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) is an approach to the planning, delivery and evaluation of healthcare that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among patients, families and healthcare providers (Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care).

Patient and Family-Centred Care Advisors

Our PFCC Advisors:

  • Work in partnership with Thompson Centre staff to help make the Thompson Centre services more responsive to the needs of patients and families
  • Meet monthly at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre to meet project based commitments
  • Meet regularly to achieve deliverables agreed upon by the committee
  • Demonstrate the appropriate skills and experience level. These include but are not limited to: Grant Writing, Fundraising, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management, etc.

Since our conception in 2014, our PFCC have been active in the following initiatives:

  • Developing of our 2016-2019 strategic plan
  • Managing our blog and writing new articles
  • Presenting at our annual conference
  • Developing the OCD Handbook
  • Creating a patient satisfaction survey
  • Exploring new ideas
  • Advocating for their care and the care of others

Become a PFCC Advisor. Are you passionate about OCD and related disorders?

The Frederick W. Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre is looking for new members for our Patient and Family-Centered Care Committee (PFCC).

Patient and Family-Centered Care is an approach to healthcare based on partnership among patients, families and healthcare providers.

We have openings for:

  • Patients or family members who have experienced care at the Thompson Centre
  • Community members with lived experience or interest in OCD & related disorders

Your commitment:

  • Work in partnership with Thompson Centre staff to help make the Centre more responsive to the needs of patients and families
  • Come to monthly PFCC meetings at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
  • Help with PFCC sub-committees or projects
  • A one-year commitment is required

Curious or want to apply?

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to lori.lucier@sunnybrook.ca for consideration. We thank all who apply. If you have questions, contact Lori Lucier, Program Manager at lori.lucier@sunnybrook.ca or 416-480-6100 ext. 685499.

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