Sheltering Arms Institute Recognizes Patient Experience Week

Annual Event to Celebrate Healthcare Staff Impacting Patient Experience Every Day

Richmond, VA (April 25, 2022) – Recognizing and encouraging global efforts to improve the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers, Sheltering Arms Institute celebrates the fifth annual Patient Experience (PX) Week April 25 – 29, 2022.

PX Week is brought to the healthcare community by The Beryl Institute, the global community of practice dedicated to improving the patient experience through collaboration and shared knowledge.

Inspired by members of the Institute community, PX Week provides a focused time for organizations to celebrate accomplishments, re-energize efforts and honor the people who impact the patient experience every day. From nurses and physicians, to support staff and executive professionals, to patients, families, and communities served, the Institute hopes to bring together healthcare organizations across the globe to observe PX Week.

Sheltering Arms Institute plans to celebrate its healthcare team members by participating in myriad activities including:

• Meaningful Monday – Ice cream treats for all!
• Teamwork Tuesday – Solve puzzles for a chance to win gift/gas card prizes
• Well-being Wednesday – Health and wellness activities
• Thankful Thursday – Deliver special gratitude gifts to our patients sponsored by Sheltering Arms Foundation
• Feel Good Friday – Breakfast for all team members in the café hosted by the Servant Leadership Council

“It is because of our talented and compassionate teammates that the Sheltering Arms Institute Patient Experience is wonderful! This week is really a great opportunity to thank everyone for the incredible patient experience they provide,” said Linda Tiemens, VP, Quality and Care Coordination.

The Institute has compiled a list of suggested ways to celebrate PX Week and will also offer a series of free virtual educational opportunities on various aspects of patient experience improvement.

To learn more, visit http://www.theberylinstitute.org/?page=PXWEEK

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About The Beryl Institute:

The Beryl Institute is the global community of practice dedicated to improving the patient experience through collaboration and shared knowledge. We define patient experience as the sum of all interactions, shaped by an organization’s culture, that influence patient perceptions across the continuum of care.

About Sheltering Arms Institute:

Sheltering Arms and VCU Health System have formed a joint venture, Sheltering Arms Institute, a state-of-the-science physical rehabilitation hospital, that brings together the brand and clinical reputation of Sheltering Arms and the nationally ranked programs and research of VCU Health. The Institute blends advanced technology, research, and evidence-based clinical treatment to create an innovative, transdisciplinary model of rehabilitative care that facilitates superior outcomes for patients. For more information, please visit shelteringarmsinstitute.com.