In a busy emergency department, patients can feel lost in the shuffle. No wonder patients admitted from the ED tend to score the hospital low on patient satisfaction surveys.
But even after a negative experience, it’s still possible to win back patients’ loyalty. The trick is to respond quickly and with genuine compassion.
Sound like a lot of time and trouble? Well, it’s as easy as taking 30 minutes a week to knock on doors and have honest conversations. Here’s the story of how one doctor and one nurse set out to connect with patients — and inadvertently started a movement.
This post was originally published on Feb. 27, 2017.
But even after a negative experience, it’s still possible to win back patients’ loyalty. The trick is to respond quickly and with genuine compassion.
Sound like a lot of time and trouble? Well, it’s as easy as taking 30 minutes a week to knock on doors and have honest conversations. Here’s the story of how one doctor and one nurse set out to connect with patients — and inadvertently started a movement.
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This post was originally published on Feb. 27, 2017.
