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How to Keep Patients Satisfied — and Raise Your Patient Satisfaction Scores

Relias

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

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Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

Shorten delays, improve safety, reduce costs Takeaways: Hospital discharge delays can result in patient safety issues, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased costs. An assessment tool that goes into effect at admission can help the patient and healthcare team prepare for discharge. national average 68.5).

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So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios?

Health Leaders | Nursing

They provide more time for professional development opportunities as well, such as continuing education, specialty certification, and leadership roles. Overall, Tilton explained, staffing ratios for nurses promote patient safety, quality of care, and better organizational performance. "By