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Hospitals' patient experience, preventable infection improving after pandemic struggles, Leapfrog finds

Fierce Healthcare

The latest batch of Hospital Safety Grades from independent watchdog The Leapfrog Group suggest that patients’ care experiences, which deteriorated during and since the pandemic, may finally be tur | New data from the watchdog reflecting CMS-reported patient safety measures show that hospitals are, on average, working their way back from patient experience (..)

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How Environmental Design Elevates Healthcare Branding and the Patient Experience

Healthcare Success

The healthcare marketplace is crowded. As patient expectations continue to evolve, the need for thoughtful environmental designs that prioritize peace, tranquility, and healing cannot be overstated—they play a vital role in patient experiences and the perception of overall quality of care.

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Brooklyn provider automates patient experience tracking to spot health equity gaps

Healthcare It News

While it had the Press Ganey tool that provides the health system with a mechanism to obtain feedback about the patient experience, the tool did not tell staff patient feelings or experiences with inequitable care and treatment. "Press Ganey's tool does address whether a patient is discriminated against.

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PCAST Report to U.S. President Outlines “A Transformational Effort on Patient Safety”

Patient Safety Movement

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has just released its findings and recommendations on patient safety in a report to U.S. Titled “A Transformational Effort on Patient Safety,” the report draws much-needed attention to the fact that patient safety is an urgent national public health issue.

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SMS Marketing in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Engagement and Outcomes

Healthcare Success

As healthcare leaders, you are under immense pressure to deliver exceptional care amid rising costs and operational complexities. Plus, 20% of patients prefer receiving health information via text message, according to the HIPAA Journal. What Is SMS Marketing in Healthcare?

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Patient Safety: Now and Always

Susan E. Mazer, Ph.D

To a patient, safety is an assumption. Patients and families assume that the hospital is a haven of care and consideration, a place where those who care for them have their best interest in mind in every action, and they are well protected. Patient Safety Risks: Then vs Now. Channel: Your Patient Safety Shield.

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Leapfrog Group sees surging HAIs nationwide

Healthcare It News

Three of the most stubborn and dangerous healthcare-associated infections are on the rise in acute care settings across the country, according to the Leapfrog Group, which published its spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grades on Wednesday. "Infections like these can be life or death for some patients. Enterprise Taxonomy: