Bear Facts Entertainment's Multi-Sensory Themed Environments Yield Superior Patient Experience and Cost Savings for Hospitals

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Controlled multi-sensory environments, a therapy technique widely used for autistic patients, are finding their way to the forefront of hospital operations, as healthcare facilities across the county search for cost-effective ways to improve the overall patient experience.  Under a proposed value-based purchasing model, which is scheduled to go into effect this October, a portion of a hospital's Medicare reimbursement dollars will be based on patient experience scores. Consequently, the patient experience is a top priority for hospitals and health systems throughout the United States. This is good news for Bear Facts Entertainment, a six-time award winning educational content creation provider for hospitals and health care facilities throughout the United States, Canada and the world.

Recent findings show that a multi-sensory themed environment delivered over a 90% drop in sedation rates for computed tomography (CT) scans, a 50% drop in cancellations, and over a 15% increase in patient volume from the prior year.  "Through the use of themed environments and interactive media, we engage the patient's senses to reduce anxiety and fear," explains David Mathieu, CEO and Founder of Bear Facts Entertainment. Florida Hospital Celebration Health has been using the Bear Facts Entertainment offerings since 2002 and has experienced similar results. "A patient-centered approach has always been the focus at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. The Bear Facts Entertainment multi-sensory themed environments have helped bring that vision to life, while simultaneously delivering operational efficiencies within our radiology department and financial gains to our bottom line," explains Sally Grady, Director of Celebration Imaging, Florida Hospital.

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About Bear Facts Entertainment:
Founded in 2002, Bear Facts Entertainment, LLC is an award-winning content creation provider supplying innovative solutions to healthcare facilities both domestic and abroad. The company's product portfolio blends artwork, digital assets and merchandise to create customized experiences which engage and educate patients of all ages along the continuum of care. Each product is designed to improve the overall patient experience while also delivering significant operational and financial benefits to the healthcare facility.

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