Wednesday 18 November 2015

'Everyone likes to be thanked': How patient feedback is improving NHS care

'Everyone likes to be thanked': How patient feedback is improving NHS care Listening to patients is vital to improve performance. Two hospital trusts whose feedback systems helped turn their services around reveal how they did it

Five years ago, Surrey and Sussex healthcare NHS trust was one of the worst performing hospitals in the country. Now, it is one of the best. In March, the healthcare regulator, the Quality Care Commission, awarded the trust a “good” rating in every category.

The trust’s approach to feedback has played a central part in this turnaround. Fiona Allsop, its chief nurse, says: “One of the reasons we’ve got there is by listening to our patients … We’re providing services for our local community. We want to give them opportunities to get involved in what we do.” Continue reading... The Guardian

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