Redesigning Your Approach to Patient Grievances to Improve Experience

UMass Memorial Medical Center transformed its grievance process to better respond to patient feedback by redesigning three key areas. Learn how building strong relationships with leadership, taking a proactive approach, and implementing “Standard Work” led to faster, more thorough responses, ultimately improving patient satisfaction and reducing response times.
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Engage in the Global Experience Measure Inquiry
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