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1 How Facilities Can Improve HCAHPS ISHE Fall Conference Lynn Kenney, Director of Industry Relations The Center For Health Design

2 Improving the connection between health and the built environment

3 Learning Objectives 1. Why we do what we do-improve health & safety 2. HCAHPS and patient satisfaction and how it impacts hospital reimbursement and reputation 3. Review the people, process, place framework 4. Review case studies and examples that illustrate how facilities professionals impact HCAHPS and patient experience 5. Review resources and tools

4 Where to Begin? Experience Your Facility Through the Eyes of the Patient

5 What Is Involved?

6 HCAHPS Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey 32 Survey Questions Measure Patient Experience of Care Dimensions 1. Communication with Nurses 2. Communication with Doctors 3. Responsiveness of Hospital Staff 4. Pain Management 5. Communication about Medicines 6. Cleanliness and Quietness of Hospital Environment 7. Discharge Information 8. Overall Rating of Hospital

7 The CMS HCAHPS Survey

8 Survey of Patient Experiences

9 So many phrases and terms Patient-centered design Patient-centered care Patient and staff satisfaction Patient and family experience Px HCAHPS CAHPS

10 Why is there so much emphasis on patient-centered care? ACA ROI/Reimb ursement Staff, Patient and Family Experience Reputation/ Branding The HCAHPS Impact Outcomes

11 Hospital Value Based Purchasing Domains: Patient experience & safety outcomes are now tied to reimbursement Efficiency Measures beginning in FY 15 - Medicare Spending/ Beneficiary Efficiency Outcome measures - Patient safety/mortality indicators Outcomes Processes of Care Patient Experience Clinical Process of care measures Patient experience measured using the HCAHPS survey Can Lose up to 2.0% of Medicare payments by FY 17 Slide by Eileen Malone

12 Expansion of the CAHPS Survey Program The surveys provide patient experience data that enables comparison of facilities across the nation and promotes effective communication and coordination. Hospitals Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey (HCAHPS) Outpatient facilities Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS (OAS CAHPS) Emergency Departments Emergency Department Patient Experiences with Care (EDPEC) Survey

13 Why is there so much emphasis on patient-centered care? Patient- Centered Care More Transparency More Consumer-driven More Competitive Reimbursement tied to performance across the continuum of care

14 Patient Experience (Px) People-A Culture of Caring Place-Physical Environment Process-Process Improvement

15 Solving a Common Hospital Problem: Noisy at Night Infrastructure (Place) Culture (People) (Process) Reengineering Building Single patient rooms Use of sound absorbing materials Design to separate noisy entities (ice machine) Identify Desired End-State Identify current state: decibel level, HCHAP score, & staff satisfaction re: noise Establish sense of urgency Identify target goals Staff Interventions Nighttime care guidelines Quiet voices Resupply and equipment movement Technology Hands-free communication Beepers on vibrate No overhead paging Equipment Fix squeaks Decrease equipment volumes link to hands-free devices Develop Noise Reduction Campaign Plan Set the stage using research and best practices Clarify values, vision Measure and Reward Progress Celebrate successes Find and tell the best stories Patient Interventions Rights Earplugs Television and radio headphones Visitor Interventions Orientation to noise reduction Cell phone use

16 Patient Experience/HCAHPS Case Studies Quiet/Privacy (question 9) Responsiveness (question 4) Communication (questions 1,2,5,6,7) Cleanliness (question 8)

17 Quiet-Privacy (Question 9)

18 The Beryl Institute Key elements for improving the patient experience

19 Survey of Patient Experiences

20 How am I supposed to sleep with all this racket?

21 Reducing noise Private rooms reduce exposure to noise levels that can cause stress and negative health effects Ulrich et al., Reduced noise levels improved sleep and mood, better pain tolerance Janssen et al., 2000

22 Columbia-Bassett Medical School Quiet Project

23 Quiet - PRIVACY Case Study by Dr. Lorissa McAllister at Enviah ROOM or UNIT modification for Improved Outcomes COMMUNITY HOSPITAL- MICHIGAN

24 Quiet PRIVACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-MICHIGAN 10% Disliked 1,600 people didn t like our physical surroundings #1 Sound and #2 Privacy complaints

25 Quiet PRIVACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-MICHIGAN Arbor Question: WAS THERE ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE HOSPITAL'S PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS THAT YOU FOUND UNPLEASANT? (IF YES) PLEASE EXPLAIN: Patient Comment: The emergency room is pretty old. The rest of the hospital is updated and modern looking. The emergency room is not. There is not a lot of patient privacy. Most of the rooms have two beds in them. You can hear other patients' responses to questions and all of their personal information. I do not feel that is good. Pre-Panel Comments Related to Sound Jan-May 2012 (study conducted by Enviah)

26 Quiet PRIVACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-MICHIGAN Arbor Question: DID YOU FEEL THAT THE HOSPITAL TOOK ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY? (IF NO) PLEASE EXPLAIN: Patient Comment: I do not think that people being able to hear all of your information is safe. Pre-Panel Comments Related to Sound Jan-May 2012

27 Quiet PRIVACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL-MICHIGAN June st Month Post Panels Improvement! Zero negative comments about sound. 5% dissatisfied

28 Privacy for Ambulatory Surgery Patients at Bassett Healthcare

29 Responsiveness (Question 4)

30 No Passing Zone-Bassett Support & Ancillary Services Mobilized! Call Lights: No Passing Zone Codes Red Flashing Bath, toilet or shower / Staff assist Door will typically be closed, knock on door to let patient know that you hear them and will get help. If restroom is empty, ok to cancel call light. White Steady Normal calls Flashing Bulb, Cord, Bed, Pillow speaker Pulled Out & Bed Exit alarm Blue Flashing Code Blue Calls Support Services can help by removing equipment, chairs or other guests. Green Flashing RN Service Needed Solid RN in Room Yellow Flashing PCA Needed Solid PCA in Room

31 Logistics and Supplies Matter

32 Communication (Questions 1,2,5,6,7)

33 Expansion of White Boards and the 5-10 Rule

34 NSHE Wayfinding: Reducing Anxiety

35 Wayfinding

36 Communication - ENGAGEMENT Case Study ROOM or UNIT modification for Improved Outcomes VIRGINIA

37 Communication - ENGAGEMENT Case Study ROOM or UNIT modification for Improved Outcomes HOSPITAL- FLORIDA

38 Location of the first encounter-communication Rooms that have hand wash sinks that face patients have an increased mean scores of point Study by Dr. Lorissa McAllister Lorissa MacAllister 2014, All rights Reserved, Do not distribute or cite

39 Communication - ENGAGEMENT Location of head of bed Rooms that have the head of the bed inside the room have an increased Mean Score of 4.55 points Head of the bed at the door Head of the bed in the room Study by Dr. Lorissa McAllister Lorissa MacAllister 2014, All rights Reserved, Do not distribute or cite

40 Cleanliness (Question 8)

41 Continuous Improvement Cleanliness and Clutter Cleanliness and Lighting

42 CLEAN PRIDE Case Study by Dr. Lorissa McAllister After Before ROOM modification=improved Outcomes DOW HEALTH SERVICES-MICHIGAN Satisfaction improved by 25%

43 Tools, resources, and next steps

44 Make Patient Experience Part of Routine Activities 1. Get involved in the PI committee 2. Accreditation Look at Px elements during EOC Rounding 3. Offer Ideas and Suggestions 1. Get involved in HCAHPS committees 4. Know Your Scores! 5. Familiarize yourself with best practices

45 Know your HCAHPS scores and make sure your solution provider know them too!

46 HCAHPS Worksheet Infrastructure (place) Culture (people) Process Reengineering Building Identify Desired End State Staff Interventions Technology Develop A Campaign Patient Interventions Equipment Measure and Reward Progress Visitor Interventions

47 Refer to the list in the HPOE Guide Source: The HPOE Guide

48 Material Selections That Support Px, Maintenance and EVS Processes Limiting Paint Selections Ceiling Tiles Lighting Strategies Flooring To decrease confusion in matching when doing touch ups as well as limiting stored paint Understanding how often ceiling tiles are moved around as they need to gain access to above ceiling pipes, etc. and planning tiles to make their lives easier. (Less edges to break) Sharing lighting success strategies related to LED advancements, and understanding the process in switching an all-fluorescent facility over to LED Choose dark colored flooring or flooring with specks to reduce the appearance of shoe marks which can impact perception of cleanliness Source: The HPOE Guide

49 Words and actions to live by The trick to remembering the big picture is to remember to keep experiencing your facility through the eyes of the patient. People, Process, Place

50 Resources

51 Thank you for all that you do to improve the patient experience! Resources are available at:

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