A recent report by Press Ganey identified communication with nurses as a “rising tide” patient experience measure — one that influences a host of other HCAHPS measures, including responsiveness of ...

Communication happens all the time and is essential to interaction in the workplace. Effective communication is much more valuable and sought after. Communicating effectively is important in any ...

Communication is a critical component of healthcare, particularly when you consider the potential for miscommunication in a hectic environment when a delay or misunderstanding can cause needless ...

A standardized handoff can prevent inconsistent and inaccurate discharge summaries, a new study says. Transition of patients from hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) often results in ...

Improving nurse communication can potentially affect 15 percent of hospitals’ value-based purchasing incentive payments, according to a Press Ganey report. The report, “The Rising Tide Measure: ...

Improving physician and nurse communication in the hospital setting is pivotal in achieving a good patient experience. HealthLeaders is helping to celebrate Patient Experience Week! In honor of ...

Hospitals in Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota have the highest nurse communication scores, while hospitals in the District of Columbia have the lowest, CMS data shows.

Although nurse practitioners (NPs) may spend as much as two thirds of patient-encounter time in interpersonal communication, the literature is sparse when it comes to NP-patient communication styles.

Effective communication is one of the foundations of good nursing care. The honest forms of nurse-patient communication include verbal and non-verbal communication (e.g., body language, facial ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

Indwelling devices like catheters cause roughly 25% of hospital infections, but ongoing efforts to reduce catheter use and misuse haven't succeeded as much as health care workers would like. But most ...