What Matters to You
SJRMC Values
CICARE
HEART Model
Patient Experience
100

This simple question helps caregivers understand patient priorities beyond their diagnosis.


What is "What matters to you?"

100

This value focuses on honoring the dignity of every person.

What is Personal Reverence?

100

The “C” in CICARE that begins every patient interaction.

What is Connect?

100

The “H” in HEART stands for this important listening behavior.

What is Hear?

100

Patient experience is defined as a patient’s __________ of care.

What is perception?

200

This model guides caregivers to ask, listen, and act on patient needs.

What is Ask–Listen–Do?

200

This value focuses on anticipating needs before they arise.

What is Thoughtful Anticipation?

200

This step requires caregivers to explain what will happen and what patients should expect.


What is Communicate?

200

The “E” in HEART focuses on understanding how the patient feels.

What is Empathize?

200

First impressions influence this critical element of patient care.

What is trust?

300

This is the main benefit of asking patients what matters to them.

What is personalized care?

300

This value reflects working together and owning outcomes.

What is Team Accountability?

300

This step requires caregivers to share their name and role.


What is Introduce?

300

This HEART step often includes saying “I’m sorry this happened.”

What is Apologize?

300

This communication skill means listening to understand, not just respond.

What is active listening?

400

True or False: Asking WMTY replaces the medical care plan.

What is False?

400

This value focuses on protecting the trust patients place in us.

What is Sacred Trust?

400

This step ensures patients feel supported even after you leave the room.

What is Exit with Empathy?

400

This HEART step involves taking action to solve the issue.

What is Respond?

400

This video concept taught us the difference between empathy and this opposite response.


What is sympathy?

500

This group should also be asked “What matters to you?” besides patients.

Who are families and caregivers?

500

This value encourages innovation and energy in solving problems.

What is Creative Vitality?

500

This step focuses on addressing concerns quickly and thoughtfully.


What is Respond?

500

This final step shows appreciation for the patient’s trust.

What is Thank?

500

This phrase reinforces gratitude and consistency in our interactions.


What is "Thank you for trusting us with your care."