by Noah Larsen | Nov 5, 2019 | Excellence Accelerator, Patient Experience
Experience Mapping is an organic process that maps the patient experience before, during, and after care delivery. It takes the perspective of the patient, identifying multiple “touchpoints” that create moments to build trust, confidence, and...
by Noah Larsen | Sep 24, 2019 | Patient Experience
Control charts, or “Shewhart charts,” have become increasingly popular as part of a hospitals’ quality improvement regimen. They are often used when analyzing hospital acquired infections, emergency room wait times, and several other quantitative processes that need...
by Noah Larsen | Aug 22, 2019 | Patient Experience
“Scripting” in healthcare describes specific phrases that caregivers use to increase patients’ understanding of the care, improve perceptions of the hospital, communicate reasons behind actions, etc. Quint Studer often talks about “key words at key times,” which are...
by Noah Larsen | Apr 23, 2019 | Patient Experience
Key Drivers of Excellence® are the areas that are most influential to patients’ overall perceptions; they provide you with a more specific place to focus your efforts. The definitions of “Cleanliness,” “Patient Privacy,” and other Key Drivers may vary depending on the...