The Art and Science of Leadership Rounding
Published November 19, 2021
Katie Haifley, CPXP, Co-founder COO/CMO, Nobl Health shares how leadership rounding on patients can have a profound impact on a patient’s experience when a leader builds a relationship with the patient based on empathy, respect and trust.
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