In this engaging discussion, Laura Anning, Chief of Patient Experience at Washington Hospital, and Liz Wallshield, Senior Technology Consultant at Walker, explore the vital role of immediate feedback in healthcare. They delve into the concept of 'rounding' to facilitate real-time patient interactions and share innovative tech solutions that enhance communication. The conversation highlights practical strategies for improving patient engagement through effective questioning and emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to adapt to evolving consumer expectations.
Immediate feedback during patient experiences is essential for swift interventions and enhancing care quality in healthcare facilities.
Implementing structured rounding with technology fosters meaningful patient interactions, improving trust and satisfaction while enabling proactive quality improvement efforts.
Deep dives
The Importance of Real-Time Feedback in Patient Experience
Gathering immediate feedback during the patient experience is crucial for enhancing care quality and responsiveness. Traditional surveys often require a lengthy wait for results, which can hinder timely improvements. By implementing real-time dashboards, leaders can access patient insights immediately, allowing for prompt interventions when concerns arise. This immediate feedback loop ensures that facilities can take swift action to resolve issues, demonstrating a commitment to patient care and satisfaction.
Rounding as a Best Practice for Engagement
Rounding involves caregivers visiting with patients to have meaningful conversations about their experiences rather than simply administering surveys. This approach fosters relationships and trust, allowing for open dialogue about what is going well and what could be improved. It also allows caregivers to connect with patients' families, emphasizing the collaborative nature of healthcare. Implementing a structured rounding process can lead to significant improvements in patient satisfaction while actively involving staff in ongoing quality improvement efforts.
Leveraging Technology for Efficient Feedback Collection
The transition from a manual rounding process to a technology-driven system enhances both data collection and analysis efficiency. By utilizing a platform that compiles feedback in real-time, healthcare professionals can better understand patient experiences and spot trends. This technology facilitates immediate alerts for urgent patient needs while also collecting broader feedback for long-term improvements. The integration of these systems not only saves time but also empowers organizations to address patient care issues proactively and systematically.
It’s common today that, as consumers, we receive a survey after all kinds of experiences – shopping, travel, home repair – you name it. You fill out a survey with the hope that it might change the next outcome to be better. But what about the here and now? As experience management improves consumers are demanding action during the experience. Now think of yourself not only as a consumer, but as a patient and the timeliness of feedback and action becomes that much more important. Host Pat Gibbons welcomes Laura Anning, Chief of Patient Experience for Washington Hospital Healthcare System, and Liz Wallshield, Senior Technology Consultant at Walker, for a discussion on using patient rounding as a way to quickly action on feedback.