Patient Advisory Council

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Nationally, hospitals are partnering with patients and their families to incorporate their perspectives in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care.

Bayfront Health has begun the process of forming a Voice of the Patient Advisory Council (VPAC). The new council provides a forum that encourages patients and families to actively participate in improving the patient experience at Bayfront Health by serving as an advisory resource for staff and leadership. Feedback from the council will be used to inform and improve hospital operations, patient safety, employee engagement/satisfaction, and patient satisfaction.

We are seeking applicants -- both former patients and their family members -- to serve on the council. The ideal candidate is able to share their insight constructively, interact well with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and speak comfortably and candidly in a group. They would be volunteering their time to serve on the council, and they would receive orientation and training as to the mission and goals of the hospital and the advisory council, as well as hospital regulatory and privacy issues.

How can I become involved?
Click here to complete and print our application for Port Charlotte.
Click here to complete and print our application for Punta Gorda.
We will be in touch with information on the next steps after we receive your application.

For additional information about VPAC, or to inquire about becoming an advisor, please send us an email . To explore other opportunities to volunteer at Bayfront Health, please email our volunteer coordinator.