Tag: Healthcare
Stop calling it "ER Congestion"
BCNG Portals PageI've posted "lean healthcare" articles here about what's described by the media as "ER congestion." They always describe the sad situation...
"Doctors Must Wash Hands Before…"
Study: Doctors Don't Wash Hands Enough
Over the weekend, in a trade publication, I read yet another survey about MD's (especially surgeons) not washing their...
Software Siren Songs in Healthcare
Monongahela Valley Hospital Integrates Automatic Tracking in Emergency Department to Enhance Patient Experience; Busy ED Uses Wireless Technology to Reduce Average Patient Visit LengthWhere...
Examples of Waste in Healthcare
So I'm trying to find a dermatologist to schedule an appoint (no it's nothing serious). What amazes me is that all of the...
Everyday Lean: 3:30 AM
I know we have a winner in our May contest (or, see below). I was up at 3:30 AM yesterday to go do...
That Pill Again
what is the peach drug that says 7253 - Google SearchBack in April, I wrote about a generic allergy pill I got from Walgreens....
Good Summary of Lean Healthcare DVD
Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing thoughts | Gemba Panta ReiJon Miller, over at the Panta Rei blog, did a much better job of summarizing the...
Hospital Lean: Error Proofing
See this link: Stay safe in the hospital
For some people, this is "Everyday Lean" unfortunately. Some great tips here if you, or someone you love,...
The Nun and the Bureaucrat
ManagementWisdom.comI blogged earlier about an excellent "Lean Healthcare" DVD called "Good News: How Hospitals Heal Themselves". Please call or email your...
Lean Hospital Design
To reduce errors, hospitals use innovative designsThis article appeared Monday in the Wall St Journal, it reminded me of Jamie's postings on lean factory...
Healthcare Quality and Efficiency Incentives
A better tool to fight rising health costs? - The Boston GlobeFrom a lean perspective, you have to admire any sincere efforts to help...
Lean Healthcare DVD
Good News: How Hospitals Heal ThemselvesI purchased and watched this DVD, very worthwhile, even for the $75. You might luck out and see...