The Hospital of Choice Service Excellence Initiative
"The return on investment for Service Excellence is a no-brainer!  While I was very skeptical at first, what's happening here is far, far beyond my expectation.  This is probably the best decision I've made in my career.  We've received fantastic support at every level.  I'm more committed to this program now than anything else.  Our Board Chair is thrilled.  The whole process is very gratifying and truly amazing."

- Rich D'Alberto, FACHE, CEO, Laurens County Health Care System


"This is a great process.  CLS has delivered on all their commitments and their support is excellent.  It's intense.  I would recommend it to every CEO."

- Ron Rooney, CEO, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center


"This is the process I dreamed of!"  The structure and timeline allows for some quick wins, but overall change that is sustainable.  There are many more MRHC cheerleaders now!

- Emily Mouser, Vice President Human Resources,

McAlester Regional Health Center


The Long Term Care Service Excellence Initiative
"The Service Leadership OASIS Best Practice Teams have been very successful in getting multiple levels of corporate-wide staff working together toward resident satisfaction."

- Roberta Jacobsen, Senior VP, Operations, Front Porch Retirement Communities


"Some of the improvements and/or things implemented as a result of this initiative are heightened awareness of nonverbal communication, utilizing the buddy system to complete tasks, finding methods to carry on tasks more efficiently, and to ensure that there is follow-through."

- Katherine Custodio, Activities Assistant, Villa Gardens


"Combines humor, experience, knowledge, insight, and input from participants to make a program for change and affirmation that is challenging but practical and possible."

- Sister Paula David, Mission Services/Chaplaincy, Elder Care Alliance


The HCAHPS 60-Day QuickStart
"I have grown as a leader.  I feel so much more passionate about this organization because I know how great we are, and how great we can be."

- Nikki Coleman, Cancer Center, Unity Health Center


"It has helped make each individual employee realize their importance in the role of patient satisfaction.  It has improved our service and perception in the community."

- Mary Kay Ross, Nursing, Hunt Regional Healthcare


ED BluePrint
"Awareness in some areas I never stopped to think about.  Really gives you a reality check & awareness of patient/employee care and respect."

- Steve Gouett, Emergency, Sudbury Regional Hospital


The Outpatient Center Service Excellence Initiative
"I would highly recommend to any group interested in developing a competitive advantage through world-class customer satisfaction and retaining a committed staff by creating a culture that no one wants to leave."

- Jo-Anne Pinel, RN, CPN, Palmetto Surgery Center


"Excellent content - wonderful practical examples, skills, and strategies."

- Karen Stuber, Nurse Manager, Carolina Surgery Center


The Rural Hospital of Choice
"By improving frontline staff in leadership roles, this approach to service excellence facilitates the development of a culture among our staff.  This is the most effective program I have seen in the four hospital systems I have worked with."

- Kim Nickelson, Laboratory, Share Medical Center


"The initiative has been a wonderful way of developing professionally and personally.  Great opportunity to motivate staff to be the best that each employee can be.  Great program!"

- Torii Peoples, HIM, Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital