Transforming Patient Comfort with the Help of Volunteers: A Collaborative Initiative in the ED Hold
Published October 2, 2025


Tampa General Hospital’s volunteer-led comfort protocol in the ED Hold offers small, personalized touches—like aromatherapy and ear plugs—that have created a calmer care environment, improved care experiences, and boosted patient satisfaction.
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Staff & Provider Engagement
Assessing the Need for a Digital Pre-Visit Tool to Enhance Prenatal Care Preparedness and Satisfaction
Published November 30, 2025

A new mixed-methods study shows that preparedness—not parity or other factors—is the strongest predictor of a positive prenatal care experience. Patients already turn to digital resources to prepare, suggesting a promising path for clinics to offer targeted pre-visit tools, especially for first-time moms.
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Staff & Provider Engagement
Monthly Member Meet-up (September 2026)
Published September 2, 2026
9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM London – Join us for an informal member networking meet-up designed for open conversation and connection. With no formal agenda, this session is simply a space to show up with questions, engage with peers, and exchange ideas with fellow members and our membership team. All
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Culture & Leadership | Staff & Provider Engagement
Compassion Connected Communication
Published July 9, 2026
Compassion is a critical driver of patient experience, staff well-being, and trust. Grounded in emotional intelligence, this presentation explores compassion as a learnable skill that is expressed through observable behaviors, especially in moments when emotions escalate or dignity is threatened. Participants will examine the differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion; consider how self-awareness and emotional
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