Patient Survey Report 2015
Introduction
The Practice conducted a patient survey in order to monitor patient satisfaction. Our aim was to find out areas in which the Practice can improve and which areas needed the most attention.
Patients were asked to fill out a questionnaire which included questions about the practice in general, the doctor or nurse whom they had just seen, about the staff and general questions about the quality of services provided. 166 questionnaires were analysed by CFEP and results sent back to the Practice manager for evaluation.
Summary of Results
The Practice’s overall score was 95% which is the upper quartile and Q1 national quartiles (minimum = 1, Q1 = 57, Q2 (the Median) = 63, Q3 = 69 and maximum = 100). Our means percentage score for Q1 = 81%
Areas in which practice did best:
Warmth of greeting
Satisfaction with visit
Respect shown
Ability to listen
Confidentiality
Concern for patient
Reception staff
Explanations/recommendation
Areas in which practice needs to improve
See Practitioner within 48hrs (8 patients)
Telephone access (4 patients)
Appointment satisfaction (4 patients)
Significant comments made
® Morning needs to be quicker to be able to get through on the phone
® Registration times are awkward 12pm to 3pm
® Want appointments on the day
® Other comments were great, good, happy and excellent
Meeting held with practice representatives AND STAFF
A meeting will be held on 10TH March 2015 at 13:00pm in the meeting room of the Practice.
The survey will be discussed and any comments made by patients will be stated, also all action points for the practice will be explained.
Action Plan
An action plan has been devised for the next two years in order to improve patient satisfaction, especially in areas which were identified as the poorest by the recent survey carried out.
Priorities for the next two years:
The practice will report findings of the survey to patients through a meeting with
Priority for action | Proposed changes | Time frame | Who’s involved |
Patients to see practitioner within 48 hrs | Add more appointments | Done: We have employed a new GP who works 3hrs session in the mornings and 3hrs session in the evening; this has created more urgent and special app’s. | Practice Manager and Senior Partner |
Priority for action | Proposed changes | Time frame | Who’s involved | Plan Discussed? (date) | Plan Carried Out? | Reason Why Not? |
Telephone access | Any patients who call during the day if there are any urgent calls staff will speak to the on call GP first before asking the patient to call back the next day. | Done, we have seen changes already and are not getting any complaints. | All staff | | | |
Priority for action | Proposed changes | Time frame | Who’s involved | Plan Discussed? (date) | Plan Carried Out? | Reason Why Not? |
More Appointment’s | App’s to run on time | Done, due to having more app’s, pts app’s are running on time. As app’s are 10mins long only 2 points are covered during consultations | All staff | | | |
Patient Survey – Opening Hours 2018-2019
Background
Patient Survey was distributed in 2018-2019
The survey was made available in the surgery and on the practice web-site.
The survey was completed by a random group of patients. 50 patients responded to the survey.
Results of Patient Survey
Satisfaction with surgery opening hours;
Options | Patient Response |
Very | 44 |
Fairly | 16 |
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied | 0 |
Quite dissatisfied | 0 |
Very Dissatisfied | 0 |
Don’t know opening hours | 0 |
Patient preferences for extended hours;
Options | Patient Preference |
Before 8-30am | 33 |
After 6-30pm | 2 |
I am Satifised with the hours | 15 |
Patient preferences for how easily they can access a GP on a Wednesday;
Options | Patient Preference |
Extremely easy | 36 |
Fairly easy | 14 |
Not so easy | 0 |
Observations from survey
- 100 % very/fairly satisfied with service.
- 0% were fairly/very dissatisfied
- The volume of positive comment regarding access and appointment availability was very encouraging
Consultation
Analysis of the patient survey was shared with our Patient Participation Group on 11th June 2019 for their input and comment.
Action Plan
Priorities | Desired Outcome | Notes | Status |
Increase the Access for Patients to come in earlier. | Improve access for working patients and patients relying on carers who work | We now open from 8am till 18.30pm Monday-Friday | Achieved |
Add a lady GP | Improve access to and availability of Lady GP appointments | We hired a Lady GP according to patient feedback | Achieved |
Opening full day on Wednesdays | Improve access for patients to collect repeat prescriptions, book appointments | We now open from 8am – 18.30pm | Achieved |