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Building a Better Hospital Experience with Communication
Grand Itasca has introduced updated patient care boards in every hospital room to enhance communication and patient experience. This initiative was made possible by a generous $43,000 donation from the Grand Itasca Foundation. These boards provide real-time, essential information, keeping patients, families, and care teams informed and aligned throughout their hospital stay. Read on to learn how these new updates have positively impacted the patient experience.
- March 05, 2025
- By Staff Writer
The Impact of Our New Patient Boards
Thanks to the Grand Itasca Foundation's donation, every hospital room now features updated patient care boards. These boards share vital information about care plans, ensuring patients and families stay informed while facilitating better coordination among care teams. By enhancing communication, the boards boost patient safety, strengthen staff relationships, and improve the patient experience.
Bri Wagner, Director of the Grand Itasca Foundation, highlighted the importance of this initiative: "Improving our patient care boards was a key project for the Foundation. We believe they can significantly enhance patient safety, communication, and satisfaction, which is a win for patients, their families, and the staff."
Empowering Patients Through Communication
The redesigned boards provide easy access to critical information, empowering patients to take an active role in their care while helping medical staff deliver seamless care. Reflecting on the boards' impact, Derek Flier, RN and Chief Nursing Officer explained: "A well-designed patient care board bridges the gap between medical teams and patients. These updates empower patients, improve teamwork, and contribute to better outcomes."
A Safer, More Connected Experience
Our new patient care boards foster a safer, more connected, and comfortable hospital experience. They keep everyone on the same page, enhancing communication and encouraging active patient engagement.
The Grand Itasca Foundation's support is crucial to making these enhancements a reality. The new patient care boards are just the beginning. With ongoing donations, we can fund future initiatives to further enhance the patient experience.
If you believe in a compassionate, patient-centered approach to health care, consider supporting the Grand Itasca Foundation. Your donation helps us continue improving patient experiences. Click here to donate and learn more about how the Grand Itasca Foundation is making a difference.
