ABOUT Planetree

Welcome

Planetree is a non-profit membership organization working with hospitals and health centers to develop and implement patient-centered care in healing environments.

Vision:

As a global catalyst and leader Planetree promotes the development and implementation of innovative models of healthcare that focus on healing and nurturing body, mind and spirit.

Mission:

Planetree is a non-profit organization that provides education and information in a collaborative community of healthcare organizations, facilitating efforts to create patient centered care in healing environments.

We Believe:

that we are human beings, caring for other human beings.

we are all caregivers.

care giving is best achieved through kindness and compassion.

safe, accessible, high quality care is fundamental to patient centered care.

in a holistic approach to meeting people's needs of body, mind and spirit.

families, friends and loved ones are vital to the healing process.

access to understandable health information can empower individuals to participate in their health.

the opportunity for individuals to make personal choices related to their care is essential.

physical environments can enhance healing, health and wellbeing.

illness can be a transformational experience for patients, families and caregivers.

Putting Patients First
(Planetree Book)

Since its founding in 1978 as a non-profit organization, Planetree has been a pioneer in personalizing, humanizing and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. The Planetree Model is patient-centered rather than provider-focused, and is committed to improving medical care from the patient's perspective. It empowers patients and families through information and education, and encourages "healing partnerships" with care givers.

Planetree's approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions - mental, emotional, spiritual and social, as well as physical. It seeks to maximize health care outcomes by integrating optimal medical therapies. Access to arts and nature are also incorporated into the healing environment.

The Planetree Model recognizes the importance of architectural and interior design in the healing process. A growing body of scientific data points to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction as a result of design factors which are home-like, barrier free, support patient dignity and encourage family participation in care. Facility designs utilizing Planetree's principles result in life-enhancing, healing environments.

"Planetree Implementation Improves Quality Outcomes"
by Susan Stone, PhD RN - Planetalk, October 2007

2006 Planetree Annual Report

2005 Planetree Annual Report

Patient Centered Healing Healthcare (Real Player)
Patient Centered Healing Healthcare (Windows Media)

Champions of Industry (Real Player)
Champions of Indusry (Windows Media Player)