Starting a Pediatric Parent Advisory Council: Overcoming Adversity
Published May 20, 2025
Creating a Pediatric Parent Advisory Council (PPAC) can be a transformative way to enhance family-centered care. Join us as we share our journey from the early stages of conceptualizing a PPAC, through navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, to launching a council that has grown and thrived since August 2021. With 16 active parents and a network of e-advisors, our PPAC provides invaluable insights into the experiences and needs of families.
In this webinar, attendees will learn from our extensive research and practical experience, including key steps like gaining senior leadership support, setting up a mission and vision, budgeting, recruiting, and brainstorming project ideas. Discover strategies to maintain growth, encourage parental engagement, and secure ongoing support from leadership.
Speakers from Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
-Lillianne Hanning, BSN, RN | Family-Centered Care Coordinator
-Keisha Anderson, Parent Advisor and Administrator
-Christine Lombardi, Parent Advisor and Co-Chair
-Lindsey Wood, Parent Advisor and Co-Chair
Learning Objectives
-Identify essential steps for starting a PPAC, from foundational planning to recruitment and project development.
-Discover how to sustain engagement and growth within the council while keeping parents’ perspectives at the core.
-Discuss the importance of presenting updates and data to leadership for long-term success and stakeholder buy-in.
Non-members can purchase webinars at a cost of $49 each.
This webinar does not offer Patient Experience Continuing Education (PXE) credit.
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