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The purpose of this study was to evaluate impact of interdisciplinary executive rounding on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) ratings. Interdisciplinary executive rounding is described in the literature yet has not been widely examined for effectiveness on patient outcomes. Integration of an electronic rounding application tool was used, and a unique database developed. Analyses were performed on the dataset to determine the impact of executive rounding on HCAHPS ratings. Mean scores for 8 HCAHPS items increased among the cohort that received executive rounding. Findings indicate interdisciplinary executive rounding is one tool for improving patient experience, yet does not significantly impact scores alone.

Recent shifts in the health care environment have renewed focus on the role of research in clinical practice. Regulatory and funding agencies stress the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice and highlight the need for collaborative, applied research and quality-driven care focusing on patient outcomes and quality indicators. 1–4 These shifts, coupled with increasing numbers of hospitals seeking the prestigious Magnet certification, which demonstrates excellence in nursing care, have resulted in a heightened interest in research utilization, particularly as it applies to nursing practice.