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Research Article| Volume 13, ISSUE 2, P69-73, April 2015

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A Nurse Consultant's Prescription for Increasing Patient Satisfaction

  • Author Footnotes
    * Jennifer J. Wasco, MSN, RN, is clinical coordinator, MSN & DNP programs, at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was employed as an implementation manager with Emmi Solutions based in Chicago, IL, from August 1, 2007, to August 1, 2013.
    Jennifer J. Wasco
    Footnotes
    * Jennifer J. Wasco, MSN, RN, is clinical coordinator, MSN & DNP programs, at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was employed as an implementation manager with Emmi Solutions based in Chicago, IL, from August 1, 2007, to August 1, 2013.
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  • Author Footnotes
    * Jennifer J. Wasco, MSN, RN, is clinical coordinator, MSN & DNP programs, at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was employed as an implementation manager with Emmi Solutions based in Chicago, IL, from August 1, 2007, to August 1, 2013.

      Problem of Interest

      Healthcare systems are purchasing technology-based tools that improve the patient experience but are struggling to fit the new solutions into existing workflows and achieve staff adoption. The deployment of such tools requires a talented and skilled consultant who can lead them to success.

      Purpose

      The purpose of this article is to describe the personal approach of a nurse consultant’s process, and the challenges and successes of deploying innovative healthcare technology aimed at improving the patient experience.

      Practice Implication

      Hospital administrative leadership can gain insight into the process and development of incorporating technology allowing the patient experience to be improved through the story of an industry expert.
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        Notes on Nursing, What It Is, and What It Is Not. Barnes and Noble, New York, NY2003
        • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
        HCAHPS: Patients' Perspectives of Care Survey.
        (Accessed November 16, 2013.)