title: Hourly rounding is key contributor to patient-centered care at high-performing hospitals.
abstract: According to new findings, hospitals with the highest HCAHPS scores suggest that hourly rounding on patients is one of the best ways to elevate the patient experience. In a survey of top-performing hospitals, 83% reported they employed the practice of regular nurse rounding on patients, and 62% employed leadership rounding. When rounding on patients, experts suggest nurses should always consider pain, the plan of care, and duration, or "PPD".
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care