The following is a press release from SARH:
El Dorado, AR – August 29, 2024: South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) announces the establishment of the new SARH Advisory Board and is seeking individuals to serve. This new board will play a pivotal role in advancing the hospital’s commitment to quality patient care and safety.
The SARH Advisory Board will be a true partner with South Arkansas Regional Hospital and will be involved in decision-making that correlates to an environment of safety, dignity, respect, and quality experiences for patients and families. This board will serve as a formal mechanism for involving patients, families, and staff as partners for policy and program decision-making in healthcare settings. It will be dedicated to assuring the delivery of the highest standards of comprehensive and compassionate health care fostering partnerships among patients, families, and health care providers. Thus, it will act as an advisory resource to the leadership and staff of SARH.
“The SARH Board of Directors felt it was imperative that the hospital receives ongoing feedback from our community relative to the hospital,” said Dr. Brian Jones, CEO of SARH and SHARE Foundation. “The new SARH Advisory Board will allow community members to share their experiences at the hospital, either as a patient or a family member of a patient. The goal is to have a robust and meaningful board that provides input to allow our hospital to continuously improve on the care we provide.”
In total, the Advisory Board will have 8-10 members with two-year service terms. Nominees will be screened by the hospital leadership team, to ensure that members represent a cross-section of hospital consumers and the community at large. Members will be approved by the SARH Governing Board.
For more information and to apply to serve on the SARH Advisory Board, visit https://sarhcare.org/advisory-board/.
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About South Arkansas Regional Hospital:
South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH), in collaboration with UAMS, is a local nonprofit, community-based healthcare provider. Formed through the partnership of three area foundations and one academic medical center, SARH is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care close to home. With a focus on innovation and excellence, SARH continues to expand its capabilities and services to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Southern Arkansas and beyond.