Data shows patients who view Emmi® programs rate higher in HCAHPS surveys
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emmi Solutions, creator of interactive online patient engagement solutions, is committed to helping patients better understand what to expect in advance of their hospital stay. This is demonstrated in part by the release of a new program “What to Expect During Your Hospital Stay,” that answers common patient questions about important topics that are measured by the government survey known as Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS).
The program doesn’t ask any questions from the HCAHPS survey or attempt to encourage specific responses; rather it proactively addresses HCAHPS topics such as the importance of communication with doctors and nurses, pain management, medication management, noise and cleanliness levels, and how to prepare for recovery at home.
“It is imperative to engage patients to be at the center of their care team and play a vital role in their own health and recovery,” said Devin Gross, Emmi Solutions CEO. “Our solutions reinforce that good communication is a two-way street and that patients should ask questions and voice concerns. Better communication with patients about their expectations prior to a hospital stay helps to improve their satisfaction afterwards.”
A recent retrospective data analysis at Phoenix-based Banner Estrella Medical Center, part of Banner Health, found that patients who viewed an Emmi program that walked them through their upcoming medical procedure rated the hospital significantly higher in patient satisfaction scores, as measured by HCAHPS. Specifically, 88 percent of patients who viewed the program rated their hospital experience very highly (a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale) compared to only 75 percent of patients who did not view the program – a 17 percent increase. Additionally, 89 percent of patients who viewed the program answered they would recommend their hospital compared to 81 percent of patients who did not view the program.
“Patients rightly have high expectations of their hospital,” said Gary Foster, Associate Administrator, Banner Estrella. “These programs engage patients to work together with their care team to improve their overall experience. In an era of increasing expectations and decreasing resources, the use of innovative technology is an integral part of our comprehensive approach to engaging patients and improving the patient experience as a whole.”
Emmi Solutions is hosting a webinar to discuss the role patient engagement plays in improving the patient experience on March 18 at 12pm eastern/11am central. To register, click here.
About Emmi Solutions, LLC
Healthcare providers use Emmi programs to engage patients and attribute their use with reduced surgical cancellation rates, length of stay and malpractice claims, and improved efficiency and patient satisfaction. The interactive media platform enables hospitals to track patient participation, enhance the patient experience and meet regulatory guidelines.
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About Banner Estrella Medical Center
Located on the southeast corner of the Loop 101 Freeway and Thomas Road, Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 214-bed full-service, non-profit hospital offering general surgery, orthopedics, women and infants services, a full cardiac program with open-heart surgery, emergency services, and medical imaging services. Banner Estrella is part of Banner Health, the leading provider of health care services in the Valley with 11 hospitals. In 2010, Thomson Reuters named Banner Health one of the Top Ten Hospital Systems in the U.S.
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