A few weeks ago, I accompanied my daughter when she had an emergency admission for appendicitis. As always, there was the waiting game for tests and results in the ED. Patients crave information when they are in crisis. Their minds ...
In every healthcare facility, there is a host of unsung heroes whose sole purpose is to provide care and compassion to those in need. These dedicated healthcare workers are driven by an unwavering desire for meaningful work that makes a ...
Nursing, often referred to as a noble profession, is widely recognized for its dedication to caring for patients and improving their well-being. From providing essential medical care to offering emotional support, nurses play a critical role in healthcare systems worldwide. ...
Great leaders understand that their team members are their most valuable asset, and they prioritize building strong relationships based on trust, respect, and genuine care. But showing up every day and handing out a few words of platitude isn't going ...
COVID has hit home giving me firsthand insight into the patient and family experience. For years, hospitals and health systems have made the patient and family experience a top priority. And for the last several years, great progress has been made ...
Posted by Angela Fieler I had the opportunity to observe a primary care physician interact with an elderly patient yesterday. The physician was sitting at eye level with the patient, making good eye contact, and asking open-ended questions. He seemed to ...
There are millions of things healthcare providers can learn from lab values and imaging results. But it’s important to remember that those are indicators of the physical condition and not a whole person’s condition. A blood panel won’t confirm that ...
Posted by Kristin Baird Anyone working in healthcare should advocate for patients. Patients are vulnerable and frightened. It’s an expectation that comes with the job. When I worked as a public health nurse, I had daily opportunities to serve as a ...
Anyone who is a truly passionate patient experience advocate must challenge the status quo about anything and everything that doesn’t serve the patient. If you don’t speak up, you are part of the problem. Over the past several months I’ve undergone ...
Every person has the power to do things differently – better than the last time. It takes just one thing. Not a policy. Not a procedure. Just a personal commitment. I see it all the time when doing shadow/coaching and the ...
