Language

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Patient and Family-Centred Care

The four core concepts of patient- and family-centred care are:

Dignity and Respect: Patients and family/support persons perspectives are listened to and honoured.  Patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care.

Information Sharing: Complete and unbiased information is shared with patients and families in ways that are timely, complete and accurate, to encourage participation in their care and decision making.

Participation: Patients and families are encouraged and supported to participate in their care and decision-making at the level they choose.

Collaboration: Health care leaders collaborate with patients and families in policy and program development, implementation and evaluation in every aspect of patient and families health care.

  1. Getting Involved
  2. Contact Us
  3. Additional Resources for Patient and Family-Centred Care
Top

1. Getting Involved

Following the development of a PFCC framework, the Patient and Family Advisor (PFA) program is a Saskatchewan initiative to increase the involvement of patients and family members in planning and reviewing health care programs and services in our province. The program aims to actively engage patients and families in the Ministry’s work, including development, implementation and evaluation of health system policies and programs.

Top

2. Contact Us

Ministry of Health
Strategy and Innovation Branch

Phone: 306-787-7291
Email: PFCC@health.gov.sk.ca
Fax: 306-787-2974
Mailing Address: 3rd Floor, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4S 6X6

Health System Partners

Saskatchewan Health Authority
Email: pfcc@saskhealthauthority.ca

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Email: pfac@saskcancer.ca
Phone: 639-625-2001

3sHealth
Email: PFCC@3shealth.ca

eHealth Sask (no PFCC program currently available)
Email: continuousimprovement@eHealthsask.ca

Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Research (SCPOR)
Email:
Michelle Flowers (Patient & Family Centred Care Specialist) - michelle.flowers@saskhealthauthority.ca
Sarah Fang (Patient & Family Centred Care Specialist) - sara.fang@saskhealthauthority.ca
Tammy Lutz (Patient & Family Centred Care Coordinator) - Tammy.Lutz@saskhealthauthority.ca

Top

3. Additional Resources for Patient and Family-Centred Care

Institute for Patient- and Family-Centred Care
Non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes better understanding of and practice in patient- and family-centred care.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement
A leading source of information, education and engagement about improvement in health care.

Planetree
A non-profit that provides education and information to support patient-centred care.

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
PCORI was established to fund research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day, guided by those who will use that information.

Healthcare Excellence Canada
Healthcare Excellence Canada is a new organization with a relentless focus on improving healthcare, with – and for – everyone in Canada. Launched in spring 2021, Healthcare Excellence Canada brings together the Canadian Patient Safety Institute and Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement.

Picker Institute
An independent non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the principles of patient-centered care, through research and education to promote patient-centered care, and awards for excellence.

We need your feedback to improve saskatchewan.ca. Help us improve