Tag: Healthcare
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...
Overcrowded ER killing patients
Vancouver SunThe doctors are complaining publicly in Vancouver. It's a sad situation and I hate to nit pick or criticize."At least once daily,...
Toyota plan aids U of I hospital efficiency
DesMoinesRegister.comMore good lean news coming out of Iowa, this time in the "lean healthcare" world there. University Hospitals is among at least a dozen...
MD’s "Passive Aggressive" with Standard Practices
USATODAY.com - 'Wrong site' surgeries on the riseIt's supposed to be a standard practice, since 2004, for preventing "wrong site surgeries" -- placing a...
Bad "Root Causing" in the ER
globeandmail.com : Vancouver General's ER doctors warn patientsThe problem described in this article is a very common one, regarding "patient flow." When hospitals...
Reading “Hardwiring Excellence” by Quint Studer
Hardwiring Excellence by Quint Studer
As I continue my journey in lean healthcare, I'm enjoying the chance to learn about the cultures of healthcare organizations....