Volunteer Services and Patient Experience: Two Halves of the Same Goal
Improving the patient experience has always been a primary reason for volunteers to serve in healthcare settings. Working in partnership with PX can and should be seamless since we share the same end goal. The collaboration between PX and Volunteer Engagement can often lead to solutions for patients and families when challenges arise.
Special Interest Community Connection Calls are a member benefit. Connection Calls do not provide patient experience education credit (PXE).
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