Minnesota Association of Patient Representatives (MAPR)
MAPR's mission is to enhance the effectiveness of its members by providing professional, educational, and emotional support. The association will increase the awareness of the vital role of individuals working in patient representation and consumer affairs to ensure that health care consumers have access to a strong advocacy system.
Goals
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To advocate for patients' rights.
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To provide educational activities for the members.
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To facilitate members' professional growth.
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To increase membership in the association through expanded visibility and improved communication among members.
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To develop a support network among association members.
Meetings
The intention of our meetings is to educate, update, network, share ideas, problem solve, and rejuvenate!
Time:
8 – 10:30am
Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every even month.
Location:
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Education Building, room 105
800 East 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Click here following link provides a map, directions, and parking. The North Parking Ramp is closest to the Education Building.
Audio-conferencing available at most meetings- so if you can't meet us you can participate from your desk!
Membership
Download a membership application
Membership in MAPR includes:
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Membership directory inclusive of all active members and contact information.
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Association meetings held monthly featuring speakers from related fields of interest.
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Networking opportunities with other professionals in your field.
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Mentorship program to assist new patient representatives
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Access to multimedia resources and educational workshops that strengthen and develop patient experience programs, patient's rights and ethics initiatives.
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Affiliation with the National Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy, the American Hospital Association, and the Minnesota Hospital Association(?).
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Legislative updates on healthcare issues.
Officers
- Crystal Donelan, Unity Hospital, Past President, crystal.donelan@allina.com
- Tracy Ackman-Shaw, Owatonna Hospital, President, tracy.ackman-shaw@allina.com
- Pam Schwarz, Healtheast, Vice President, pschwarz@healtheast.org
- Susan Carey-Rosenbush, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Secretary, scarey2@fairview.org
- Julie Dmohoskie, North Memorial, Treasurer, Julie.dmohoskie@NorthMemorial.com
- Julie Gilbert, Fairview-Lakes, Legislative Liaison & Nominations Coordinator, jgilber8@fairview.org
Contact Us
Have questions or want more information? Send us an email to: tracy.ackman-shaw@allina.com