Why HCAHPS is Not Just an Inpatient Initiative
Published June 29, 2016
Jan Gnida, Director, Patient Experience & Government Surveys, Professional Research Consultants, discusses how HCAHPS may give healthcare organizations the framework for the patient experience conversation, but the reach goes beyond just those who have direct patient contact.
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From Personal Loss to Global Change: Vita Steina’s Mission to Advance Human Experience in Healthcare
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Jason Wolf sits down with Vita Steina, one of the leading voices advancing human experience across Europe. In this inspiring conversation, Vita shares how the loss of her young son to cancer transformed her life and sparked a mission to improve healthcare for patients, families, and caregivers. From pioneering patient experience efforts in Latvia to
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Association Between Clinicians’ Average Patient Length of Stay and Patient Experience Scores
Published April 30, 2024
Objective: Given the current emphasis on patient-centered care, emergency physicians are seeking ways to improve patients’ experience in the emergency department (ED). Length of stay (LOS) in the ED has previously been associated with patient experience ratings, however there is limited literature on this relationship at the clinician level. The objective of this study was
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A Commitment to Human Experience in Essential Hospitals
Published July 11, 2024
A Commitment to Human Experience in Essential Hospitals highlights the innovative practices of essential hospitals in enhancing the human experience in healthcare. These safety-net hospitals are crucial for providing care to underserved and marginalized communities, addressing complex medical needs and significant socio-economic challenges. Despite facing financial constraints and staff shortages, essential hospitals excel in creating
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