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ArticleJournal of patient experience2025

Successful Handling of Patient Complaints Requires Effective Training of Specialists: A Description of the CODE Training Model for Patient Complaint Excellence.

Richard M Elias, Jennifer R Bond, Brooke L Werneburg, Sheila K Stevens, Jonathan A Leighton

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Article in Journal of patient experience, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Richard M EliasDivision of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3389-5472
Jennifer R BondOffice of Experience, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8781-4777
Brooke L WerneburgDepartment of Quality, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Sheila K StevensDepartment of Quality, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Jonathan A LeightonDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Patient complaints are valuable sources of information for quality improvement and provide an avenue for patient self-advocacy. This paper outlines the development and implementation of a novel training program, termed CODE (Compassion, Operational Support, De-escalation, Empowerment), for patient experience complaint management staff. The program consists of 2 core tracks: procedural training on operational systems and resources, and interpersonal communication training. A dual-track framework ensures practical knowledge to access resources to assist complainants is paired with communication for empathy and human connection. The CODE program's dual-track structure is a key strength, bridging the gap between operational efficiency and compassionate communication. By emphasizing both procedural knowledge and interpersonal skills, it equips healthcare professionals to manage patient complaints successfully. The CODE program represents a novel approach for healthcare institutions seeking to optimize patient experience and complaint-handling performance.

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complaint managementgrievance managementpatient complaintspatient experienceservice recoverytraining program

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PMID40438274
PMCPMC12117222

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