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A shared purpose

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 1:57 PM

What Matters Most to Me:

That the patient is at the heart of all the work we do at AHS.
That the staff feel valued and are cared for with respect and dignity.
That the Quality projects I help move forward with my teams incorporate these values as we move forward.

I am a mother of two teenagers and have been married for 24 years. My husband was diagnosed with as Multiple Sclerosis 17 years ago, and is now in a wheelchair. Prior to my role as a Quality Improvement Consultant for the South Zone IQM team, I was a patient advisor for five years with the Provincial Patient and Family Advisory board as well as an advisor within the South Zone.

I became a patient advisor as I felt that my experiences as a family member of someone with a chronic condition could be valuable in demonstrating a shared purpose and the importance of collaboration for patient and staff care. I continue to feel that way.

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What Matters to You? Day

This day encourages meaningful conversations between patients, families and their healthcare providers. It's part of an international movement to keep the patient and family voice at the centre of care.

Help us continue to improve the care we deliver to Albertans.

If you are a patient or have a loved one in care, we want to hear what matters most to you when it comes to care.

If you are a healthcare provider, ask your patients and clients the simple question, "What matters to you?" and tell us what you heard.

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