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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

I’ve recently had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time as a patient, and from my perspective, the patient experience is often sadly lacking. It’s never fun to be a patient, and being left in the timeless dark — hungry, bored, thirsty, and without information — can be an awful moment in time.

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Listening – The Key to Improving Patient Experience

Nurses Advocates

Utilize case managers, hospital advocates, or the patient experience team when you have a complex/challenging patient. For managers and supervisors, reinforce to your staff how important communication is with patients and their families. Together, we can help improve care delivery and the patient experience.

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Strategies to Improve Patient Experience Amid Uncertainty

Relias

In the face of this uncertainty, one thing remains constant: patient experience directly impacts an organizations reputation, revenue, and long-term viability. To that end, your organization needs to implement strategies to improve patient experience, today.

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Take a bundled approach to improve the patient experience. Takeaways: The bundle approach to implementing the commit-to-sit initiative positively impacts patient experience scores. For example, Commit to Sit, an evidence-based initiative, serves as a powerful communication tool for improving patient satisfaction.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Patients often feel more comfortable and understood when they see healthcare providers who share their background or experiences. It improves communication and cultural competence. Nurses who understand different cultural norms and traditions can better educate and care for patients. It reduces healthcare disparities.

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Cultivating Year-Round LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Diversity Nursing

Always ask patients for their preferred name and pronouns, and use them consistently. can open the door to respectful communication. Updating Patient Intake Forms: Are your intake forms still limited to "male" or "female" and "single" or "married"? A simple "What name do you prefer to go by?" and "What pronouns do you use?"

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Reimagining Nursing: The Path to a More Resilient Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

This evolution is fueled by innovations like AI-driven tools, virtual care platforms, and wearable technologies that unlock nurses’ advanced skills, enhance care coordination, and personalize patient experiences. This improves outcomes and creates a more fulfilling experience for clinicians.