Planetree
“Planetree is an organization that has pioneered the modern movement of patient-centered care. Their work is a touchstone for a new world when the vision becomes a reality, not just in islands of excellence but in the whole land-mass of health care.”
The patient-centered care revolution was sparked 40 years ago when Angie Thieriot demanded on behalf of all patients that healthcare organizations meet individuals’ human need for respect, control and warm and supportive care.
Substantiated by a growing body of scientific research connecting patient and family engagement to improved health outcomes.Supported by powerful industry forces requiring healthcare organizations to change business as usual.Driven by consumers who know more, expect more and deserve more from their healthcare experiences.
Planetree continues to challenge conventional wisdom about what it means to provide high quality healthcare.
We work with ministries of health and health-related NGOs around the world to promote person-centered care as a model for improving quality of health care and services. And through partnerships with universities in several countries, Planetree is changing the way that person-centered approaches to care are studied – and taught to future generations of healthcare professionals.
This experience and expertise that has informed global healthcare policy is the same knowledge we bring to our work guiding implementation of clients’ person-centered care strategies and tactics. Our work with you is informed by the Person-Centered Care Certification Program, a performance framework used by healthcare systems around the world to establish the systems and processes necessary to create a culture of person-centered care that yields outcomes aligned with key strategic priorities.
Planetree International is committed to the universal respect and support of human rights.
We believe that patient’s rights are human rights. In our work we promote respect, inclusion and compassion towards all stakeholders in the healthcare enterprise. Planetree’s core philosophy of kindness, caring and respect seeks to help realize and sustain human rights everywhere.