Advisor vs Volunteer: Understanding the Difference and Their Impact on Patient Care

In this episode of the Voices of Experience podcast, host Amber Washington explores the key differences between an advisor and a volunteer in a healthcare setting. While both roles are essential to the patient care experience, volunteers offer hands-on support and bring passion to the table. Advisors provide strategic guidance in shaping policies, improving quality, and advocating for change.  We'll explore the key differences between these roles and the unique value each brings.

Become a TGH Volunteer: https://www.tgh.org/about-tgh/become-a-volunteer

Become a TGH PFAC Advisor: https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/patient-and-family-advisory-council-pfac/apply-to-volunteer-for-pfac

Hurricane Helene Resources:

1. Airbnb & VRBO listings are great options for furnished homes & apartments.  
2. Zillow.com and Apartments.com are the best resources for “commercially operated” housing, and you can search for Furnished.
3. Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist occasionally have postings, and it’s worth continuing to check on different days.  Be wary of “pay before showing” scams.
4. Extended Stay hotels such as SpringHill Suites, InTown Suites, WoodSpring Suites, and Extended Stay America.

Local/State/Federal Assistance Resources:

1. Emergency Resource Links | City of Tampa
2. Emergency Resource Links | Citrus County
3. Emergency Resource Links | Hernando County

Flood Adjusters/Policies/Claims:

Dwelling Policy Form: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_F-122-Dwelling-SFIP_2021.pdf

NFIP Claims Handbook: https://agents.floodsmart.gov/sites/default/files/fema-nfip-claims-handbook-08-2024.pdf

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Head to our website to learn more about the PFAC: https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/patient-and-family-advisory-council-pfac

Share your TGH Patient Experience story:
https://www.tgh.org/patients-visitors/recognition-compliments-and-stories

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