Thankthem forchoosingour clinicRemembertheir name &use it inconversationDocumentCarefullyAsk: Whatare youlooking for intoday'sexperience?Smile –even ifyou’re onthe phoneReturnmessagespromptlyOffer water,snack,pillow,blanket...Listen:Theyknow theirbodyLearnsomething"non-medical"about ptTake timefor YOUif neededKeep acleanenvironmentUse ErrorpreventiontechniquesRememberthey have achoice ofwhere to getcareAskquestionsto clarifyWhat ismundane toyou isprobablynew for ptFollow up& FollowThruHaveFun!Verify that alltheir ?’s havebeen answeredbefore theyleaveExplainprocessesclearlyTry torememberthem & noticenew thingsabout themCheck inwith themafter they’vewaited 10minMake a nicecomment abouttheir clothing orhair or glassesetccBe awareof yourtone ofvoiceUse PatientidentifiersappropriatelySlowdown &be mindfulThankthem forchoosingour clinicRemembertheir name &use it inconversationDocumentCarefullyAsk: Whatare youlooking for intoday'sexperience?Smile –even ifyou’re onthe phoneReturnmessagespromptlyOffer water,snack,pillow,blanket...Listen:Theyknow theirbodyLearnsomething"non-medical"about ptTake timefor YOUif neededKeep acleanenvironmentUse ErrorpreventiontechniquesRememberthey have achoice ofwhere to getcareAskquestionsto clarifyWhat ismundane toyou isprobablynew for ptFollow up& FollowThruHaveFun!Verify that alltheir ?’s havebeen answeredbefore theyleaveExplainprocessesclearlyTry torememberthem & noticenew thingsabout themCheck inwith themafter they’vewaited 10minMake a nicecomment abouttheir clothing orhair or glassesetccBe awareof yourtone ofvoiceUse PatientidentifiersappropriatelySlowdown &be mindful

Enhancing the Patient Experience - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Thank them for choosing our clinic
  2. Remember their name & use it in conversation
  3. Document Carefully
  4. Ask: What are you looking for in today's experience?
  5. Smile – even if you’re on the phone
  6. Return messages promptly
  7. Offer water, snack, pillow, blanket...
  8. Listen: They know their body
  9. Learn something "non-medical" about pt
  10. Take time for YOU if needed
  11. Keep a clean environment
  12. Use Error prevention techniques
  13. Remember they have a choice of where to get care
  14. Ask questions to clarify
  15. What is mundane to you is probably new for pt
  16. Follow up & Follow Thru
  17. Have Fun!
  18. Verify that all their ?’s have been answered before they leave
  19. Explain processes clearly
  20. Try to remember them & notice new things about them
  21. Check in with them after they’ve waited 10 min
  22. Make a nice comment about their clothing or hair or glasses etcc
  23. Be aware of your tone of voice
  24. Use Patient identifiers appropriately
  25. Slow down & be mindful