"Putting Patients First" Named Healthcare Book of the Year

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The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has named "Putting Patients First" the healthcare book of the year. The book, written by Susan Frampton, Ph.D., Laura Gilpin, and Patrick Charmel, explores the Planetree Model of Care and its implementation in hospitals and healthcare organizations. The authors will receive the ACHE 2004 James A. Hamilton award for their outstanding work. This achievement celebrates the 25th anniversary of Planetree's founding and its commitment to improving the hospital experience for patients and their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has named "Putting Patients First" the healthcare book of the year.
  • The book's authors, Susan Frampton, Ph.D., Laura Gilpin, and Patrick Charmel, will receive the ACHE 2004 James A. Hamilton award.
  • The Planetree Model of Care, featured in the book, emphasizes nine core elements of patient-centered care.
  • The core elements include creating healing environments, empowering patients through information and education, and creating consumer-responsive care models.
  • Planetree's patient-centered approach has been adopted by progressive hospitals across the country.
  • The non-profit Planetree organization has relocated its national office to Derby, Connecticut, and has been recognized for its commitment to developing facilities and services that meet the increasing expectations of healthcare consumers.
  • Griffin Hospital and Planetree are subsidiaries of Griffin Health Services Corporation.

Statistics:

  • 25 years: the anniversary of Planetree's founding.
  • 16: the number of chapters in the book "Putting Patients First".
  • 9: the core elements of the Planetree Model of Care.
  • 2004: the year the ACHE 2004 James A. Hamilton award was given.
  • 1998: the year Planetree relocated its national office to Derby, Connecticut.