Bridging the Gap: An Illustration of Partnership between Patients/Families & Social Workers
Published March 20, 2023
In this case study, patient-parents and staff of Boston Children‘s team up to turn a pandemic-induced crisis into a creative opportunity to support patients, families and the workforce. An experiment to provide small personal care and comfort items to patients and families developed into a compassionate program of kindness that elevated the human experience in their hospital.
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A new mixed-methods study shows that preparedness—not parity or other factors—is the strongest predictor of a positive prenatal care experience. Patients already turn to digital resources to prepare, suggesting a promising path for clinics to offer targeted pre-visit tools, especially for first-time moms.
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Triad: A Novel Team Structure Pilot and its Impact on Patient Experience in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Published November 12, 2025
Introduction: Patient experience is inextricably tied to effective communication between the care team and patient. Published trials designed to improve communication and therefore patient experience in the pediatric emergency department setting are lacking. Methods: This is a novel care team reorganization in a single tertiary care pediatric emergency department. A Triad team consisted of a
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ONE Sutter Experience of Care, a 3-Step Communication Standard
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Sutter Health’s vision for Destination 2030 includes the ONE Sutter Experience of Care, a communication standard with three simple steps: Warm Welcome, Narration of Care/Service, and Fond Farewell. This approach ensures every person feels seen, heard, and connected throughout their care journey. Speakers • Carole Adell, MHROD | Director, Experience of Care, Sutter Health •
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