I learned long ago that nothing destroys trust in a healthcare organization faster than when patients and families discover there is inadequate communication between the parties caring for a patient. It can be something small. The doctor increases the diet from ...
Nurses have been ranked as the most trusted professional for 24 consecutive years in a national Gallup Poll with 75% of respondents rating their honesty and ethical standards as high or very high. Suffice it to say that other professions ...
Photo Source: HRDQ - https://hrdqstore.com/pages/about-hrdq (And Nobody’s Saying Anything About It) I was working with a team recently, and something was happening beneath the surface that nobody was talking about. On the surface, everything looked fine. People were polite. Nobody was yelling. There ...
Healthcare and other organizations are increasing using automation, specifically AI automation, to expedite a wide range of processes and interactions. That can be a very good thing, for organizational efficiencies and for patient experiences. But these interactions don’t always work the ...
How bad-mouthing teammates can destroy patient trust I had an opportunity recently to accompany a family member to an appointment for major surgery. I always learn a lot at these visits and am always attuned to what goes well and areas ...
Compassion is the Foundation of Human-Centered Care This past week has been one of the most taxing in my life. Losing our home to a fire that destroyed everything has been devastating but, as with any tragedy, there are blessings. In the ...
My friend “Terry” recently shared a story with me that is a great reminder that what may be a common experience for healthcare professionals can be terrifying to the patient. Terry said that her brother had an uncontrollable nose bleed. ...
A friend of mine told me about an experience she had recently while accompanying her husband to a procedure that, while not life-threatening, was serious. The staff were attentive and friendly, but she was disturbed that they were very open ...
In the “old days” it was common wisdom that polite people didn’t pursue conversations about politics or religion with others. It just wasn’t done. But, as they say, that was then—and this is now. Today, political discussions in all sorts ...
You’re in the cafeteria when a political ad comes on the television, prompting a heated discussion among a group of employees on their lunch break. A patient asks you what you think about the upcoming election and Bozo ...
