A Planetree Hospital

Washington Adventist Hospital Becomes a Planetree Affiliate, Embodying Patient-Centered Care in a Healing Environment

Washington Adventist Hospital has become a proud affiliate of Planetree, a nonprofit organization that emphasizes a philosophy of patient-centered care and healing. As a Planetree affiliate, Washington Adventist distinguishes itself in the community as providing a healing environment where extraordinary care is delivered and shaped by the patient perspective.

Angelica Thieriot established Planetree 25 years ago, after experiencing what she felt was a cold, impersonal, and dehumanizing medical care while being hospitalized. Thieriot began Planetree a crusade dedicated to improving the hospital experience for patients and their families.

Planetree’s philosophy embodies the holistic, patient-centered care model, which is increasingly evident at health organizations across the country. It changes the way patients and their families traditionally experience health care by empowering patients and their families to become more active participants in decisions affecting their health and well-being.

The Planetree philosophy consists of patient care components that impact the complete healing experience of a patient. Washington Adventist Hospital will be seamlessly merging these components with our philosophy to provide remarkable care, remarkably close. These components include nutrition, patient education, integrative therapies, human interactions, social support, the healing benefits of art and music, and the inclusion of nature into elements of architecture and design. These combined elements help to enhance the patient’s experience in an environment that supports patients, their families, and our staff in the healing process. This vision will unfold as we introduce a variety of concepts in patient-centered healing throughout the hospital.

Every Planetree hospital is different and unique in its design. Because Planetree works to provide a unique experience the program will be developed exclusively for and by the staff of Washington Adventist Hospital with input from our most important stakeholder, our community.

For additional information, contact Cinnamon Pettijohn, at 301-891-5380.