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Why am I so tired all the time? This is a question I’ve been asking since April 2017 when I developed a mysterious post-viral condition that rendered me bedridden with hypersomnolence for the entire summer. Excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS, affects millions of Americans every year. The causes of this affliction can range from sleep apnea to narcolepsy to circadian rhythm disorders. EDS affects all patients differently but the effects can be severe and debilitating.
My own symptoms have been consistent, but vary in severity depending on the day. I am sleepy most of the time, despite getting at least seven hours of sleep each night. Each morning I experience varying degrees of sleep inertia, also known as “sleep drunkenness” due to the way it affects motor skills and cognition. I haven’t had a refreshing nap or a good night’s sleep since I was 24. On good days
With the current state of the medical system, it’s becoming more important than ever to learn how to improve HCAHPS scores. You’re likely feeling pressure from your boss or your hospital’s quality department to improve your unit’s scores. Making patient satisfaction a priority may involve some culture shifts and patience, but there are tools to help you.
One of those tools you can use to improve HCAHPS scores is a whiteboard. Whiteboards are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways to improve patient care and satisfaction. Physical displays, such as whiteboards, increase success because they act as visual reminders, which are 20% more effective than auditory reminders.
Keep reading to learn five ways you can use whiteboards to improve your unit’s HCAHPS scores.
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Hospitals have trusted OptiMA® Inc for over 35 years for many reasons! Our fully customizable healthcare boards are durable and chemical resistant as well as featuring bright, eye catching designs.
Dry erase boards are a familiar sight in hospitals and healthcare facilities no matter where you go, but why? Several studies have proven that whiteboards in healthcare settings provide many benefits to both patients and staff.
OptiMA® Inc. whiteboards are built for longevity in a healthcare setting. At OptiMA Inc, all
TeamBirth is a new movement within the world of labor and delivery designed to ensure that laboring patients have a voice in decision-making throughout their birthing experience. TeamBirth's philosophy is aided through dry erase boards, which track and record certain events in the birth process. This movement aims to change the traditional world that has once shaped Labor and Delivery Units into one that is more patient centered.
TeamBirth is a movement created by Ariadne Labs that aims to ensure that those giving birth and the clinicians caring for them are in a constant state of shared input and understanding of decisions during labor and delivery. By engaging the patient in the birth process, TeamBirth aims to reduce the need for Cesarean sections.
TeamBirth was designed to operationalize best practices involving communication, teamwork, and clinical care.