The Effect of Soothing Sound Machines and Meditation Using CD Players on Relaxation in Acute Care Orthopedic Patients
Published June 29, 2016
The focus of this study conducted by Sharp Coronado Hospital was on improving relaxation for acute care orthopedic patients during hospitalization. Their relaxation program for patients provided lavender aromatherapy, massage and listening to relaxing music to provide a calming experience. To enhance this experience the use of meditation CD’s and soothing sounds machines was studied for the ability to enrich the relaxing experience for patients
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Lost Belongings Workgroup: August 14, 2024
Published August 14, 2024
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Environment & Hospitality | Quality & Clinical Excellence
The Essential Role of Front Desk Staff in Shaping Patient Experience
Published May 21, 2025

By Margo Schlewitz, MS, Manager, Multispecialty Practice Academic Ambulatory Care at the University of Michigan Health-West Community Health Center The patient experience begins the moment an individual walks into a healthcare facility, and often, the front desk team sets the tone for the entire visit. These team members are crucial in building trust, creating a
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Environment & Hospitality | Patient Family & Community Engagement
Reading2Connect®: An Innovation to Improve the Social-Emotional Wellbeing of Long-Term Care Residents
Published April 10, 2023
Supported by a grant from The Beryl Institute, Ascension Senior Living set out to quantitatively measure if they could improve wellness and well-being for residents living with dementia through reading activities that promote social interaction. By implementing the Reading2Connect Social Engagement Program, long-term care residents at Ascension found greater quality of life through illustrated books
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