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HCAHPS Survey Eligibility Guidelines

HCAHPS Survey Eligibility Guidelines

Though HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a CMS initiative, it includes more than simply Medicare beneficiaries. The HCAHPS guidelines outline the following eligibility requirements and exclusion restrictions for...
Giving Employee Feedback

Giving Employee Feedback

Employees need consistent feedback for optimum performance. Providing feedback reinforces what’s working, improves what’s not working, and presents a timely opportunity to recognize employees and say “thank you.” The easiest way to provide feedback is through regular...
Discharge Communication

Discharge Communication

Patients’ perceptions and rating of Discharge Communication have long perplexed leaders, staff and physicians across America’s Hospitals and Health Systems. Discharge Communication is measured by two items in the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare...
Infusion Services

Infusion Services

When a patient comes in with a for infusion, what are their emotional, clinical, and safety needs? Consistent and effective use of patient-centered communication will provide a framework for proactively meeting patients’ needs. Additionally, narrating your care can...