Ms. Peach used Kaizen, a process improvement strategy within lean manufacturing, within her division’s hospitals. Kaizen encompassed a three-day workshop in which front-line workers in the emergency ...

Transforming a unit’s culture to improve clinical outcomes. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2016 Quality Care Symposium. This abstract does not include a full text component.

The emergency department serves as the primary driver of admit volume in most hospitals, accounting for more than half of hospital admissions on average. If an ED fails to function efficiently — ...

Although health systems have seen some much-needed improvement to operating margins in recent quarters, these positive headlines mask a disturbing reality that illustrates the immense challenges most ...

A large part of an ambulatory surgery center’s reputation hinges on efficiency. “Smooth patient flow is key to surgeon and patient satisfaction, both which are key performance indicators for an ASC,” ...

Medical professionals don’t pursue careers in healthcare out of a love of data entry, but it’s an inescapable daily reality for most, taking time away from focused care and consultations with patients ...

Although most diseases are well defined, the patent experience for those who have the same condition can differ dramatically for a multitude of reasons. The physical and psychological impact on ...

Patient flow forecasting is a fundamental tool in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, enabling stakeholders to predict and plan for the treatment requirements of patients accurately. This ...

AHA Solutions, a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association, has launched the 2010 version of its Patient Flow Challenges Assessment, a survey for hospitals that offers insights into patient ...

When she noticed RNs weren't always able to make patient discharge a top priority, Baptist Health Lexington's CNO created a new nursing position to improve the discharge process. The result has been a ...

A large part of an ambulatory surgery center's reputation hinges on efficiency. "Smooth patient flow is key to surgeon and patient satisfaction, both which are key performance indicators for an ASC," ...