Family Advisory Board

At Children’s Nebraska, our goal is to provide every child and their family with an exceptional experience. We believe this happens by establishing relationships built on trust, courtesy and respect. From your first interaction with us, we strive to partner with our patients and families.

Since 2008, we have invited parents to join us as family advisors. The Children’s Family Advisory Board was founded with the mission to create an exceptional experience for every family, through collaboration, compassion, connection and respect. Our vision is to collectively represent families in our community.

About the Children’s Family Advisory Board

Members of the Children’s Family Advisory Board serve as a vital link between Children’s and the community. Our members provide supportive channels of communication between families and hospital staff, as well as input and feedback on services for children and their families. The Children’s Advisory Board also assists in planning new facilities, services and programs.

To recommend someone for the Children’s Advisory Board, complete our nomination form below.

Our Accomplishments

The Children’s Advisory Board has been instrumental in several projects designed to streamline and improve the delivery of patient care. These projects include redesigned care boards in patient rooms, the design of a family space at the Hubbard Center for Children, inpatient admission folders, the creation of hospital murals, signage and directories, as well as reporting quality and safety data.

Specialty Groups

Since 2008, the Children’s Advisory Board has grown to support and guide our efforts to deliver the highest standard of family-centered care throughout our organization.

Within the Children’s Advisory Board, specialty groups include the Children’s Physicians Family Advisory Council, the Cardiac Family Advisory Council, the Endocrinology Family Advisory Council and the Hematology/Oncology Family Advisory Council.

To nominate a parent, guardian or yourself to the Family Advisory Board, please provide detailed responses to the following questions. The information you provide will be used to select board members.

Please consider the following criteria before filling out a nomination:

• Board members share insights and information about their experiences in an educational way and are willing to share their child’s medical experiences on behalf of Children’s Nebraska.

• Board members see beyond their personal experiences and respect the perspectives of others.

• Our Advisory Board members have a positive outlook, sense of humor and feel comfortable speaking in a small group setting.

Because Children’s Family Advisory Board meetings offer a virtual attendance option, nominees do not need to live in the Omaha metro area.