Patient & Family
Advisory Council
Patient & Family Advisory Council
If you or your responsible person has concerns about your experience either during an office visit, pain procedure, same day surgery or hospital stay, we want to hear about it. It is important to us that we hear your story.
Patient Experience Office
Ron Cox: Director of Patient Experience
Direct Line: (717)718-2031
Email: rcox@osshealth.com
Robin Shaffer: Patient Experience and Quality Improvement Manager
Direct Line: (717)747-8323
Email: rshaffer@osshealth.com
Patient Safety
Carla Parker: Director of QA/Risk Management
Direct Line: (717)718-2035
Email: cparker@osshealth.com
Robin Shaffer: Patient Experience and Quality Improvement Manager
Direct Line: (717)747-8323
Email: rshaffer@osshealth.com
Patient Privacy and Civil Rights
Carla Parker: Director of QA/Risk Management
Direct Line: (717)718-2035
Email: cparker@osshealth.com
What is a PFAC member?
A volunteer who partners with OSS Health to improve care, services and the patient experience
Time commitment
This is a volunteer position. The PFAC meets monthly with OSS Health Patient and Family Advisors and staff. Depending on your level of involvement, this is a 2-3 hour commitment each month. Advisory council meetings are typically held at the same day of the week and time each month.
What are we looking for in a Patient and Family Advisory Council member?
- Patients or family members who receive care at OSS Health
- Someone who is interested in sharing their experiences to improve care for everyone
- Someone who has a positive approach and the ability to share and see different points of view
- Someone who respects differing views and can work well with others
- Someone who listens well and can communicate in a group
- All members must sign a confidentiality agreement
How can you participate?
Fill out a Patient and Family Advisory Council Application. When we receive your application, we will contact you by phone to set up an interview.
To learn more, email us at rshaffer@osshealth.com or contact (717) 747-8323.
The First Step.
From diagnosis and treatment to recovery and rehabilitation, OSS Health was founded on the beliefs that we can build a better healthcare experience. The goal of our highly trained physicians and staff is to get our patients back to an active, healthy lifestyle.