Tag: Park Nicollet
When the CEO is Leading the Health System Transformation, Great Things...
You might not be a regular listener of the Habitual Excellence podcast, presented by Value Capture (and hosted by me). I hope you are......
My Article: “Lean as an Alternative to Mass Layoffs in Healthcare”
Almost two years ago, I wrote an article for FierceHealthcare.com called "How lean management helped hospitals avoid layoffs."
Here in 2012, I see headlines daily...
Mini-Review: First Three Chapters of the Virginia Mason Medical Center Lean...
I've finally started reading the new book by Charles Kenney, Transforming Health Care: Virginia Mason Medical Center's Pursuit of the Perfect Patient Experience, and...
Recent Interviews with John Toussaint; “Gemba Visit” to Park Nicollet
I'm currently in Minneapolis, where today is Day 2 of our Healthcare Value Leaders Network "Gemba Visit" to Park Nicollet (read more about these...
Lean Healthcare Featured in Sunday’s New York Times Business Page
Today's edition of The New York Times has an outstanding article about Lean Healthcare and what Seattle Children's Hospital calls C.P.I. or Continuous Performance...
Two Extreme Sides to Every Story in Politics *and* Lean??
This is going to seem like a political rant, but I promise this is mainly a post about Lean and healthcare, or at least...
Lean Healthcare Overview Video from Americans in Sweden
As I'm currently in Sweden, I was reminded of this video I found recently featuring John Black, a lean healthcare consultant and author who...
New Blog: "Grand Rounds"
I'd like to welcome a new blogger to the Lean Healthcare space: Thomas L. Jackson of Rona Consulting and author of these books:
Hoshin Kanri...
More Online Criticism of Lean Healthcare Regarding Park Nicollet and How...
Park Nicollet CEO to retire
In the news story about CEO David Wessner's retirement, one of the listed accomplishments is their use of Lean methods:
Wessner,...
Criticism of Lean at Park Nicollet Hospital
Hard times curtail Park Nicollet's ambition
Minnesota's Park Nicollet health system is often held up as one of the leading "lean healthcare" examples in the...
Lean Healthcare: Park Nicollet Again
kare11.com :: KARE 11 TV - Auto concept drives Park Nicollet strategyIn the news once again, Park Nicollet Hospital in Minnesota is getting media...
Lean Healthcare: Park Nicollet Hospital
kare11.com :: KARE 11 TV - Auto concept drives Park Nicollet strategyHere's a nice article about a hospital that is getting recognition within the...