Blog categorized as Patient Satisfaction & Experience

10 Reasons for Real Time Data Regarding Patient Experience
Patient Satisfaction & Experience – 10 Reasons Why Real Time Data Is Critical
Better Care Equals a Higher CMS Star Rating
It has always been a moral imperative for hospitals and health systems to provide a high-quality care and patient experience...
The ROI of High Reliability Series #3: Increasing HCAHPs Ratings
We've created some tips on how to achieve high reliability by improving your HCAHPS rating.
Patient Satisfaction & Experience: High Touch & High Tech
See how Patient Experience & Patient Satisfaction is a "High Touch, High Tech" approach
3 Ways You Can Immediately Improve Patient Satisfaction
These easy fixes can ensure your patients have a positive experience. Here are 3 ways to improve patient satisfaction.
Patient Satisfaction & Experience  – 8 Fundamentals Often Ignored
Patient Satisfaction & Experience – 8 Fundamentals Often Ignored
High Reliability and Staff Transparency
A huge tool for improving HCAHPS scores is regularly sharing data with staff and patients.
 How Effective Patient Communication Boards Improve Safety & HCAHPS Scores
Patient communication boards play a pivotal role in enhancing both patient satisfaction and a hospital's HCAHPS score and star rating.
Getting Nursing Help: The 5 Objections & The Hidden Jewel
Patient Satisfaction & Experience – Getting Nursing Help – 5 Objections & The Hidden Jewel
Improving Patient Satisfaction: How to Get Started
Improving patient satisfaction starts with an internal process assessment. Here are 9 questions to help you get started
Giving Patients a Voice Improves Patient Satisfaction for All
By giving patients a voice in their healthcare, organizations can take steps to make the patient experience more tolerable...
Improving HCAHPS: The Impact of Your Hospital Environment

Patient satisfaction and HCAHPS improvements go far beyond medical expertise or outcome. The hospital environment plays a pivotal role in shaping a patient's (and visitors) experience and overall satisfaction. Cleanliness, maintenance, noise… every aspect contributes to how patients perceive their j...

6 Must Haves for implementing Hospital Checklists
To the point, we all mostly agree that it is important to check for quality, patient safety and patient experience.
Infographic: The Patient Wish List
"What are the most common pieces of feedback we hear when patients send us letters or complete their surveys?"
Improving Patient Experience: 8 Overlooked Fundamentals
The important but often overlooked factors that have a big impact on both patient satisfaction and higher satisfaction scores.
Post-Discharge Calling - Reduce Readmissions
Want to reduce readmissions and increase HCAHPS scores? Implement a post-discharge calling program.
Patient Satisfaction - 5 Key Strategies for Your Hospital Environment
Read CEO Don Death's article on Patient Satisfaction's The Halo Effect & 5 Key Strategies for Your Hospital Environment
Executive Leadership Rounding Must Haves for Patient Satisfaction
Executive Leadership Rounding - Learn about one of the 9 key approaches to improving patient satisfaction!