Recent Press Releases
Long-Term Care Leadership Summit to Convene National Leaders to Deliberate About Practical Approaches for Sustained Culture Change
Derby, Conn.—Planetree is hosting a Long-Term Care Leadership Summit on October 5, 2010, with the aim of getting to the heart of culture change through an exploration of specific strategies for initiating and sustaining change by those on the front lines of the culture change movement. This program is generously funded by Picker Institute, an international nonprofit organization that supports research in the field of patient-centered care. Due to this funding registration for the summit is free and all participants will also receive a copy of the Long-Term Care Improvement Guide.
Planetree Receives Commonwealth Fund Grant to Develop Designation Criteria and Measurement Strategies for Person-Centered Care
Long-standing leaders in the field from Brown University, IDEAS Institute
and My InnerView to collaborate with Planetree
Derby, Connecticut, July 21, 2010—Planetree has been awarded a Commonwealth Fund grant for the development of a refined set of designation criteria and objective outcome metrics by which person-centeredness across continuing care settings can be evaluated. The collaborators working on this grant will have the unprecedented opportunity to align their research and implementation practices to benefit the health continuum. The contributors represent a diverse group of continuing care leaders: Susan Frampton and Heidi Gil of Planetree, Drs. Susan Miller and Michael Lepore of Brown University’s Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research, Dr. Margaret Calkins of IDEAS Institute, and Dr. Vivian Tellis-Nayak and Mary Tellis-Nayak of My InnerView.
Dr. Andrew Weill to Keynote Planetree 2010 Annual Conference, October 5-8 in Denver
Patient-Centered Care Leaders to Share Innovations
Derby, Connecticut, May 12, 2010—Planetree, the well-known pioneers in patient-centered care, will convene health care practitioners, long term care specialists, academics, patient advocates, nurses, executives, Veterans Affairs administrators and architects committed to the implementation of patient-centered care at the 2010 Planetree Annual Conference, October 5-8, in Denver. For 32 years, Planetree has been providing education and information in a collaborative global community of health care organizations, facilitating efforts to create patient-centered care in healing environments.
Planetree and CMSA Announce Strategic Business Alliance
Leaders in Patient-Centered Care Seek to Improve Care Deliver and Effectiveness
Derby, Connecticut and Little Rock, Arkansas, November 12, 2009 — Planetree, a non-profit organization facilitating efforts to create patient centered care in healing environments, has entered into a new strategic business alliance with the Case Management Society of America (CMSA), the nation’s largest multi-disciplinary professional association for case management. The new alliance demonstrates the commitment each organization has to advancing patient-centered care by supporting mutual objectives and collaborating on specific demonstration projects and business opportunities.
Five Architecture and Design Firms Certified by
Planetree Visionary Design Network
Derby, Conn., October 21, 2009— Planetree has certified five architecture and design firms as part of the new Planetree Visionary Design Network:
• Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
• Earl Swensson Associates, Inc.
• HMC Architects
• Huelat Parimucha Ltd.
• Kahler Slater
Windber, Waverly and CRE Named
2009 Designated Planetree Patient-Centered Hospitals
October 20, 2009—Planetree has announced that Windber Medical Center (Pennsylvania), Waverly Health Center (Iowa) and Centre de réadaptation Estrie (CRE) of Sherbrooke, Québec have been officially named Designated Planetree Patient-Centered Hospitals. The hospitals were honored at Planetree’s annual conference in Baltimore held October 4-7. Planetree is an internationally-recognized not-for-profit organization that partners with health care providers around the globe to advance patient-centered approaches to care. With its model of patient-centered care being implemented in acute care hospitals, continuing care facilities, outpatient clinics and consumer health libraries across North America and abroad, Planetree is demonstrating that patient-centered care is not only an empowering philosophy, but a viable, vital and cost-effective model of care.
Planetree Honors Extraordinary Achievements in Patient-Centered Care
at the 2009 Spirit of Planetree Awards
Griffin Hospital President and CEO Patrick A. Charmel Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
October 15, 2009—Planetree has honored extraordinary achievements in patient-centered care at its 2009 Spirit of Planetree Awards and is pleased to announce that Griffin Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick A. Charmel has been awarded its 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award. “During the past 20 years since Patrick’s involvement in Planetree he has not only created a flagship hospital at Griffin, he has become an international leader in the patient-centered care movement. His passion as well as his business acumen and first-hand expertise has inspired health care leaders around the globe,” said Planetree President Susan B. Frampton, Ph.D.
Health Care Leaders Focus on Patient-Centered Care
Derby, Conn., October 1, 2009—As the nation focuses on the future of health care in U.S. hospitals, VA Medical Centers and health care organizations around the country will join Planetree this October to spotlight patient-centered approaches to health care by commemorating the third annual Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month. The growing recognition that patient-centered approaches to care are fundamental to safe, quality care was recently reinforced by both the inclusion of specific reference to it in the Baucus health care reform bill currently being debated in the United States Senate, and in Secretary for Veteran’s Affairs Shinseki’s championing of veteran-centered care and the incorporation of many of the Planetree model components as a means of transforming the care being delivered to our veterans.
International Health Leaders to Share Innovations in Patient-Centered Care at 2009 Planetree Annual Conference
Derby, Conn., July 23, 2009—“Patient-centered care” is in the consciousness of most every health care leader. Organizational mission statements reference it, special committees have been convened to address it, and considerable resources are expended to solicit patient feedback on it. Nevertheless, many organizations continue to struggle with what “it” is. Planetree, the pioneers in patient-centered care, will convene health care practitioners, long term care specialists, academics, patient advocates, nurses, executives, Veterans Affairs administrators and architects committed to the implementation of patient-centered care at the 2009 Planetree Annual Conference, October 4-7, in Baltimore.
Planetree Introduces Visionary Design Network - Organizations excelling in patient-centered care
Derby, Conn., January 15, 2009—Today Planetree introduces a new program for architecture and design firms to apply for certification and become part of the Planetree Visionary Design Network. This certification will establish the firm as a specialist in evidence-based health care design following the Planetree philosophy and its core components of healing design; such as welcoming a patient’s family and friends, valuing human beings over technology, enabling patients to fully participate as care partners and fostering a connection to nature and beauty.
Planetree Announces Nationwide Release of New Book
Derby, Conn., January 5, 2008—Although the term patient-centered care has become a buzzword used in virtually every article and discussion regarding health care quality, very few health care providers truly embrace the philosophy. In an effort to provide a comprehensive overview of the key components of patient-centered care and illustrative examples, Planetree, an organization that founded patient-centered care 30 years ago, has announced the nationwide release of a new book, Putting Patients First, Second Edition. Published by Jossey-Bass, the book is available in stores and online at www.josseybass.com.
Delnor and Griffin Hospitals Named Designated Planetree Patient-Centered Hospitals
Derby, Conn., November 6, 2008—Planetree, Inc. has announced that Griffin Hospital (Derby, Conn.) and Delnor Hospital (Geneva, Ill.) have been officially named Designated Planetree Patient-Centered Hospitals. Planetree's Patient-Centered Hospital Designation Program is the only formal designation
program that recognizes individual hospitals' achievement and innovation in fostering an organizational culture that prioritizes patient comfort, dignity, empowerment and well-being. Designated hospitals are also recognized by The Joint Commission on its Quality Check website, a resource created to help consumers make informed decisions about where to go for their healthcare.
Nation's Hospitals Celebrate Putting Patients First
Derby, Conn., October 3, 2008—Hospitals around the country join Planetree this October to commemorate second annual Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month. Planetree's 30th anniversary and annual conference to be held in Chicago Oct. 19-22. The website, www.planetree.org, provides a list of questions for patients to ask when choosing a hospital.
Healthcare Leaders Focus on Patient-Centered Care at Annual Planetree Conference
Derby, Conn., July 31, 2008—Planetree Inc. and healthcare leaders from around the globe will be celebrating 30 years of
putting patients first at its annual conference in Chicago, October 19-22 this year.
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