The Children's Hospital Advisory Team (CHAT) is a group of professionals and volunteers assisting the McLeod Children's Hospital in focusing on family centered care and overseeing/promoting all activities intended to secure philanthropic support of McLeod Children's Hospital.

Role of CHAT:

• Oversee and promote all activities and events intended to secure philanthropic support for McLeod Children's Hospital.
• Support and strengthen communication and collaboration among patients, family members and hospital staff.
• Provide input and feedback regarding the delivery of services for children and their families.
• Serve as a resource as requested by hospital administration on developing services, programs, and new patient care areas.
• Assist in identifying the needs and priorities of families and patients through teamwork with healthcare professionals and channeling information, needs and concerns to hospital administration and staff.
• Develop and enhance access of information, support, and educational resources that help families better advocate and care for their family.

Criteria for Membership:

• Must have at least one experience in McLeod Children's Hospital or a passion to make a difference for the families and patients utilizing the facility.
• Serve a two year term.
• Attend quarterly meetings.
• Consult and be a positive influence with the families, hospital staff  and Administration.
• Participate in hospital events that bring awareness to McLeod Children's Hospital
• Demonstrate energy and commitment to help the McLeod Children's Hospital move forward as a leader among Children's Hospitals.

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