Randomized clinical trial comparing perioperative care for breast cancer patients at a patient hotel versus a general surgical ward
Published November 12, 2015
Related content
-
Culture & Leadership | Environment & Hospitality | Infrastructure & Governance | Patient Family & Community Engagement | Policy & Measurement | Quality & Clinical Excellence | Staff & Provider Engagement
A Commitment to Human Experience in Essential Hospitals
Published July 11, 2024
A Commitment to Human Experience in Essential Hospitals highlights the innovative practices of essential hospitals in enhancing the human experience in healthcare. These safety-net hospitals are crucial for providing care to underserved and marginalized communities, addressing complex medical needs and significant socio-economic challenges. Despite facing financial constraints and staff shortages, essential hospitals excel in creating
Learn more -
Environment & Hospitality
Animal-Assisted Services 101, Part 2: Stories of Impact
Published September 3, 2026
Whitney Romine, M.P.H., C-AAIS, KPA-CTP Animal-Assisted Services Manager | Animal-Assisted Services Coordinator Mayo Clinic Rochester * Permission received from Hiedy to include her and Savvy’s names. **Identifying information has been changed to protect patient privacy. I arrived in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit one with Caring Canines therapy dog volunteer team, Hiedy and Savvy*. Savvy
Learn more -
Environment & Hospitality
Animal-Assisted Services 101, Part 1: The Patient Experience
Published September 3, 2026
By Whitney Romine, M.P.H., C-AAIS, KPA-CTP Animal-Assisted Services Manager Mayo Clinic Rochester Introduction A horse in the lobby, a mobile fish tank making rounds, or a dog on your bed might sound unusual, until you reflect on how it made you feel about your hospital care. Did you smile when you told your family the
Learn more