--- title: Improving HCAHPS Scores | SnapComms description: A high HCAHPS score is one of the greatest measures of success in hospitals. Internal communications can help improve HCAHPS scores in healthcare. image: https://www.snapcomms.com/hubfs/OG%20Images/snapcomms-logo-2023.jpg --- # Improving HCAHPS Scores ## Better Hospital Communication Benefits Everyone [![Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/355a5eb4-d3ea-4f19-87e4-dffa63c24483.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/355a5eb4-d3ea-4f19-87e4-dffa63c24483) [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/0ba4e350-2597-459a-b1cd-1c7b01209b44.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/0ba4e350-2597-459a-b1cd-1c7b01209b44) ### The Prescription For Healthcare Success Satisfied patients make successful hospitals. Patient satisfaction and perception of care is increasingly driving consumer healthcare choices. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scoring puts the power with patients. A high score is one of the greatest measures of success. **Hospitals with poor HCAHPS scores can find themselves penalized financially. **(Source: Readiness Rounds) Internal communication is key to strong HCAHPS scores – building the right culture, fostering correct behavior and aligning the efforts of all staff. ![Survey displaying hcahps question on laptop](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hospital-survey-hcahps-min.jpg?width=540&height=391&name=hospital-survey-hcahps-min.jpg) Emails are easy to miss; but content delivered direct-to-screen - such as pop-up alerts and surveys - cannot be ignored ### Communication Tools To Improve HCAHPS Scores Healthcare workers don’t typically sit in front of a computer all day – managers need more effective communication channels to reach and engage them. That’s where the SnapComms internal communications platform shines. ![Hcahps screensaver](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Pages/Improving-hcahps-scores/screensaver-improving-HCAHPS-scores-variation.jpg?width=405&height=233&name=screensaver-improving-HCAHPS-scores-variation.jpg) [Screensavers](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/corporate-screensaver) promote values and processes supporting patient care through striking visual communications. They may be published on computer screens and large digital screens in communal areas for maximum visibility, such as cafeterias, break rooms, locker rooms, or conference facilities. ![hospital survey on mobile](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Pages/Hand-hygiene/survey-hand-hygiene-comms-variation.jpg?width=405&height=233&name=survey-hand-hygiene-comms-variation.jpg) [Employee surveys](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/employee-survey) capture essential insights from frontline staff. The simple format allows doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers to provide their ideas and suggestions to improve patient care (and HCAHPS scores). The pop-up format ensures high response rates, and simple setup allows easy exporting of data. ![newsletter improving HCAHPS scores](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Pages/Improving-hcahps-scores/newsletter-improving-HCAHPS-scores-variation.jpg?width=405&height=233&name=newsletter-improving-HCAHPS-scores-variation.jpg) A [digital newsletter](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/internal-newsletters) fosters strong organizational culture by encouraging healthcare workers to share success stories and positive tips quickly and easily. Engagement is higher through the rich media formats included, including videos, tickers and interactive tools – so much more than a traditional boring email!   ![Hospital RSVP message on mobile](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Pages/Improving-hcahps-scores/rsvp-improving-HCAHPS-scores-variation.jpg?width=405&height=233&name=rsvp-improving-HCAHPS-scores-variation.jpg) The [RSVP tool](https://www.snapcomms.com/products/desktop-alert) improves the effectiveness of training programs – essential to the better patient care needed for high HCAHPS scores. Increase knowledge of updates to hospital processes through high attendance and encouraging greater staff participation. ## Discover Our Range Of Channels For Internal Communications ![IT-Outage-alert](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images/IT-Outage-alert-opt.png?width=260&height=179&name=IT-Outage-alert-opt.png) Desktop Alerts: Push priority messages direct to desktop ![feed-app-CEO-update](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/feed-app-CEO-update.png?width=260&height=179&name=feed-app-CEO-update.png) Employee App: Engage staff with your content direct to mobile ![wash-hands-screensaver-opt](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images/wash-hands-screensaver-opt.png?width=260&height=179&name=wash-hands-screensaver-opt.png) Digital Signage: Transform large screens into message boards [![Platform Overview](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/3315d179-089a-466a-91cf-cb6f763d3520.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/3315d179-089a-466a-91cf-cb6f763d3520) ### Use SnapComms Software To: **Build knowledge** Staff need to know what is measured in the HCAHPS surveys. Communicate these through high-visibility, high-repetition screensavers or wallpapers. - Increase understanding of best practice - Improve induction of new staff **Improve behavior** Communicate the positive behaviors needed to achieve greater patient satisfaction through a series of promotional billboard-style screensaver messages on computers and digital signage. - Align your organizational values to patient experience - Enhance operational efficiency **Embed culture change** Promote HCAHPS as a core part of all employees’ jobs and your culture. Use digital newsletters to share positive healthcare stories that inspire staff and help improve HCAHPS scores. - Encourage faster adoption of best practice - Mitigate risk of following improper processes **Increase collaboration** Providing staff a way to feed back anonymously is important. A staff survey offers a valuable outlet for suggestions and frustrations, as well as helps management gain an understanding of system or process failures for improvement. - Improve employee engagement - Lift the performance and attitudes which support high HCAHPS scores ### Results That Benefit Patients And You ![Ensure compliance](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Icons/95/icon-Stopwatch-Impactful-95.png?width=73&height=54&name=icon-Stopwatch-Impactful-95.png) ##### Ensure compliance Values and processes around patient care are promoted and reinforced, ensuring staff responses are in line with expectations ![Reduce risk](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Icons/95/icon-IT-Comms.png?width=73&height=54&name=icon-IT-Comms.png) ##### Reduce risk Staff and patient safety is improved by understanding and following correct processes, directly influencing HCAHPS scores ![Strengthen communication](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Icons/95/icon-75+Countries-95.png?width=73&height=54&name=icon-75+Countries-95.png) ##### Strengthen communication Staff readership and engagement with important healthcare messages is improved through real-time data-driven insights ![Improve morale](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Icons/95/icon-Diversity2-95.png?width=73&height=54&name=icon-Diversity2-95.png) ##### Improve morale Staff job satisfaction is stronger by encouraging and valuing their involvement in building a world-class hospital environment ![Increase productivity](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Icons/95/Hospitals-Healthcare.png?width=73&height=54&name=Hospitals-Healthcare.png) ##### Increase productivity Operational efficiencies are enhanced, providing higher workplace productivity and outputs ![Drive performance](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Icons/95/icon-Reporting-95.png?width=73&height=54&name=icon-Reporting-95.png) ##### Drive performance Patient satisfaction is heightened, resulting in better HCAHPS scores and a stronger organizational performance ### Extra Features Of The SnapComms Toolkit Your internal communications work even harder to achieve better HCAHPS scores with these special features built-in to the SnapComms platform.  - Targeting improves relevance, readership and response. Set up distinct staff groups to send dedicated messages appropriate to their role and requirements. For example, behavior reminders around making eye contact and using patient names for ward-based staff, or cyber security tips to frontline desk staff. - Recurrence settings allow messages to be repeated until staff acknowledge or interact with them. This is especially useful for encouraging high participation with staff surveys or quizzes. - Pre-configuring messages in advance helps communicators set up a series of messages when they’re focused and ‘in the zone’, rather than needing to set each message up individually over a longer time. Create, set and forget – safe in the knowledge that your sequence of messages will be published exactly when you want them to. - Real time message reporting shows which employees have read the messages and identify any ‘gaps’ in your coverage. ![book-a-demo-image-1](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/book-a-demo-image-1.jpg?width=570&height=376&name=book-a-demo-image-1.jpg) ##### Learn more about how SnapComms can work Get a free, no-obligation demo from one of our communication specialists or discover our pricing solutions. - [![Get a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/515f739f-1e6c-4f11-83d0-2dd65b9fc22c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/515f739f-1e6c-4f11-83d0-2dd65b9fc22c) - [![Pricing Options](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/492690/a31911da-8889-4742-904c-4eaeff71b544.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/492690/a31911da-8889-4742-904c-4eaeff71b544) ### Blogs ![teamwork in healthcare](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog-card/teamwork-in-healthcare-blog.jpg?width=600&height=310&name=teamwork-in-healthcare-blog.jpg) ##### [5 Tactics For Teamwork And Communication In Healthcare](https://www.snapcomms.com/blog/healthcare-teamwork-and-communication) Patient care and staff engagement rise in a high-performing team. ![culture in healthcare](https://www.snapcomms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/culture-in-healthcare-blog-min.jpg?width=600&height=310&name=culture-in-healthcare-blog-min.jpg) ##### [The Role Of Leadership Comms In Healthcare Workplace Culture](https://www.snapcomms.com/blog/leadership-communication-in-healthcare) Does your workplace have a culture crisis? 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