EvidenceCare

MARCH 11, 2024

These measures play a fundamental role in hospital management, financial planning, and patient care optimization. By understanding and leveraging GMLOS and ALOS, hospital executives can improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Conversely, a high GMLOS could reflect more complexity in patient needs.

Discharges 130

Discharges Admissions Patient Satisfaction Hospital 130

Guideway Care

JULY 3, 2024

The healthcare industry attempts to enhance patient satisfaction in hospitals through the implementation of the 5 Ps of nursing rounding. This is proactive and forms a core part of quality patient care as patients’ needs are addressed satisfactorily and efficiently.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Huddles/Rounds Discharges Patient Education 52

Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The calculation of patient satisfaction involves gathering feedback from patients and gauging their perceptions and feelings about their healthcare experience. Patient experience surveys serve as a valuable tool to collect this information, providing insights into the overall satisfaction levels of patients.

Patient Experience 90

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Communication Appointments 90

Health Populi

JULY 8, 2020

The core business of hospitals is patient care, often baked with teaching and research. Several of these are the “stick-to-the-knitting” components of the Webster Dictionary definition of hospital work: patient outcomes, clinical outcomes, avoiding overuse, patient safety, and a recent focus, patient satisfaction.

Hospital 98

Hospital Discharges Patient Satisfaction Patient Safety 98

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) & Stark Laws: These regulations prohibit financial incentives that could influence physician decision-making regarding patient care.

Documentation 130

Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Guideway Care

APRIL 9, 2024

While the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey is a significant tool in measuring patient satisfaction, it represents a single aspect of the overall patient experience. This is possible by integrating HCAHPS findings with broader patient experience information.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Discharges Outpatient Care 52

Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Key Takeaways Transitional Care Management (TCM) improves care coordination and significantly reduces hospital readmissions through a structured approach that encompasses patient follow-up and communication. Initiatives such as Project RED and BOOST augment care transitions by conducting follow-up calls with patients.

Discharges 52

Discharges Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Transfers 52