The Youth Advisory Council for University of Iowa Children's Hospital works to fulfill the vision of enhancing the quality of the care experience for children and families. The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council is to ensure a friendly atmosphere by advising hospital employees and administration on issues regarding hospitalization and/or treatment in outpatient and inpatient units as experienced through the eyes of a child.

Functions

• Allows children who received or still receive care at UI Children's Hospital to provide insight and feedback on their experiences
• Prompt ideas for hospital improvement from a youth perspective
• Enhance healthcare for pediatric patients by advocating for patient- and family-centered care practices
• Provide administrators and medical staff with information to improve the hospital atmosphere and humanize treatment for its youngest patients

Youth Advisory Council

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