We currently have 6 volunteers on our PFAC, 2 more coming on this month. Our PFAC is very active, my main challenge is recruiting new members and especially having more diversity in members that represent our community. It normally takes at least a year for members to fully embrace the mission on the PFAC and fully understand it's true purpose. They sit on committees and offer excellent insight from the patient/family perspective. (patient outcomes/transition of care/mental health/stroke/board quality/nurse practice councils). Some of these councils/committees are on-going, some end after changes have been implemented. The key to buy-in is having the CNO and medical director's commitment to the council's success. After there are several PFAC members on these committees, you should see the acceptance and welcoming of the PFAC's mission.
