Clinical Integration: A New Model for Cost-Effective Health Care
In our current health care environment, hospitals face increasing urgency to strengthen relationships with physicians.
Quality Problems More Likely in Offshore Drug Plants
Drugs produced in offshore manufacturing plants—even those run by U.S. manufacturers—pose a greater quality risk than those prepared in the mainland United States, a new study suggests.
American College of Surgeons Goal: Enlist 1,000 Hospitals in Quality Improvement Program
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has set a goal to enlist at least 1,000 hospitals into its respected National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP).
Inside ISO 50001
There is a new international standard published June 9, 2011, that might just warrant your attention.
Mayo Quality Conference Recap: We Can Do Better
“We can do better” was the underlying takeaway message from the 15th annual Mayo Clinic Quality Conference. This year’s theme was “Creating and Paying for Value in Health Care.”
Unsung Hospital Heroes
About six years ago I was meeting with a clinical team to kick off an early improvement effort at their hospital. We began with a reflection on the problems with traditional business management practices.
Covenant Adopts Lean Management in Emergency Department
According to the National Center for Health Care (NCHC), emergency department (ED) crowding has been a concern in U.S. hospitals for more than a decade.
Nurse Eases Patients’ Pain While Empowering Hospital Staff
Critical care units at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, New York, were faced with a formidable task.
Killing Time: How to Manage Interruptions
Read this. It won’t be a waste of time.
Speed Up Your Medical Device Time to Market
In business there’s a saying: Time is money. The more time it takes for something to get done, the more money is wasted.
