You may have heard the term ‘partnering in your care,’ but are not really sure what it entails. Rochester Regional Health’s St. Lawrence Region is hosting discussion sessions to better explain what it means and how it can benefit you as a patient or community member.
The Partnering in Your Care model of healthcare was designed to give patients, their loved ones, and their proxies autonomy to be as proactive and engaged as possible in sustainable quality care; regardless of whether it’s at home, a hospital, or a long-term care facility. From lifestyle and nutrition choices to preventing and managing chronic diseases, individuals have more control over their health than they may realize.
The public is invited to attend the upcoming Partnering In Your Care educational event this month where the concept of ‘Partnering’ will be discussed and explained. The same content will be shared at three different locations to ensure everyone has access to a live session close to home.
Please RSVP for one of the following free educational sessions which all begin at 10 am: Wednesday, January 29 in the Community Room at Gouverneur Hospital, 77 West Barney Street, Gouverneur.
Thursday, January 30 in Conference Room A/B at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam.
Friday, January 31 in the Board Room at Massena Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Massena.
Additionally, future discussions are being planned throughout 2025 as part of the full Partnering In Your Care education series and will include topics that support healthy living that were requested by patients and community members alike.
“Patient and family engagement are crucial aspects of healthcare. This level of participation involves creating conditions where patients, their family members, care partners, providers, and hospital staff work together as partners to improve the quality and safety of care,” noted St. Lawrence Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs Jackie Scanlon.
“Through this collaborative partnership, community members can expect to have improved patient experiences and outcomes. By attending our community events, we hope our patients and local residents will gain a better understanding on what services we have for them, and how we are here to assist them,” Director Scanlon said.
Future Partnering In Your Care events will include providers and specialists in their fields discussing a variety of programs that focus on health and well-being and provide clarity around healthcare terms and requirements. This includes: Advanced Directives, Behavioral Health, Cardiology and Pulmonology, [Being a] Care Partner, Fall Prevention in the Home, Imaging, Infection Prevention, Medication Safety, Nutrition, Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care, Pathway to Excellence and Magnet nursing designations, Quality and Patient Safety, including the MyCare patient portal, Rehabilitation Therapy/Physical Therapy, Sleep Disorders, Stroke, Substance Use Disorders, [New] Technology, Trauma, Wound Care. The St. Lawrence Region is looking forward to sharing further information with the public on all of its upcoming Partnering In Your Care sessions.
To register for one of the January programs, please share your name, phone number, and indicate which location/date you will be attending by calling (and leaving a message) at 315-261-5413, or emailing corporatecommunications@rochesterregional.org. Please RSVP by Friday, January 24.