In-Language Communication Improves Patient & Family Experience
Published April 10, 2023
In this case study, a children’s hospital shares how a partnership with a language interpretation service company enabled their organization to better support the diverse languages of those they serve through improved communication.
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Trust Me: Building Trust Through Humanism and Compassion
Published October 19, 2023
Do your patients trust you to provide compassionate care? If they don’t, the impact on the healthcare system can be devastating. Learn the six behaviors that patients and families say are needed to help build trust with their clinicians. Discover the critical role that compassion and humanism play in building trust and improving the human
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Environment & Hospitality
Ensuring Peace of Mind: 7 Elements All Lost Belongings Policies Should Include
Published August 11, 2024

By Gabriel Bolivar, Maui Health and Hope Ursy, Wellstar MCG Health On behalf of the Lost Belongings Workgroup of the Patient Advocacy Community This PX blog is the first of a series to build on the content from “Where Are My Things? Best Practices for Safeguarding Patient Belongings in Hospitals,” a handbook for those managing
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Environment & Hospitality
Building Better Experiences: Partnering with EVS to Enhance Patient Care
Published April 2, 2025

By Andrew Cowart-Oberle, PhD, MHA, CPXP and Heather Lazarides, MHA, MS CCC-SLP, CPXP, Director of Patient Experience at BJC Health System Our Patient Experience (PX) team partnered with Environmental Services (EVS) to explore ways to enhance patient experience through their work. These discussions recognized the vital role EVS plays in patient experience, supported by patient
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