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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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The Transformational Role of Charge Nurses in the Post-Pandemic Era

American Nurse

Nursing units—the heart of patient care—are experiencing an existential crisis, and many hospitals grapple with pressing issues. Research indicates that patient fall rates are higher than acceptable, patient satisfaction scores are below targets, and staff turnover rates continue to rise. May 19, 2023. JAMA Health Forum.

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Maximizing the Nurse-Patient Relationship

Daily Nurse

The Critical Importance of the Nurse-Patient Relationship Dr. Kissinger Goldman, DO, MBA , is an expert emergency physician, patient experience improvement consultant, and the author of Dr. Goldman’s Guide to Effective Patient Communication. This is where the relational rubber hits the road.

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5 Strategies to Improve Patient Education & Teaching

MAS Medical Staffing

As a new nurse or healthcare professional, you’re acutely aware that your duties extend far beyond tending to your patients’ immediate needs—and that effective patient teaching is a crucial part of your responsibilities. Research backs the importance of patient education, too. What Is Patient Education?

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How do Patient Navigators Contribute to Equitable, Quality and Culturally Appropriate Health Care?

Minority Nurse

The clinic will be an oasis to the community because there will be trained staff, knowledgeable regarding care services, resources, and specialized information who understand the patients better, and are able to facilitate a positive patient experience during their hospital contact and even in their homes.”.

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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

Nurse.com

The report also specifically states the need for eliminating restrictions on the scope of practice of advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurses so they can practice to the full extent of their education and training. They also have shown to have better patient satisfaction when compared to physicians.

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6 Qualities That Embody a Good Nurse

Nurse.com

You’re a team player, working fluidly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff. With years of education, training, and practice, you develop and strengthen these qualities and skills, enhancing who you are as nurse, as well as the entire profession. Letters or statements from grateful patients.