Impact of a Patient Experience Leadership Structure on Performance and Engagement

• Main Authors: Sven Gierlinger BA, Agnes Barden DNP, RN, CPXP, Nicole Giammarinaro MSN, RN, CPXP
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-04-01
• Series: Journal of Patient Experience
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1177/2374373519831079

The patient experience leadership structure at Northwell Health is strategically championed by Culture Leaders, a novel role established to transform the organizational culture from “service excellence” to “patient experience.” This case report describes how the implementation of Culture Leader structure has aided in the improvement of organizational patient experience performance as well as how Culture Leaders remain highly engaged. Responsible for effectuating change by bridging the gap between local and organizational experience strategies, Culture Leader engages key stakeholders within the strategic pillars of culture, care delivery, hospitality, and accountability.