Mistake-Proofing the Design of Healthcare Processes

Mistake-Proofing the Design of Healthcare Processes

Author: John R. Grout

Publisher:

Published: 2007-05-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9781441445834

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This publication is the latest in a long line of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sponsored resources devoted to patient safety. It sheds light on a little-known but very promising approach to preventing medical errors and reducing the adverse outcomes that result from them. Mistake-Proofing the Design of Health Care Processes was compiled for AHRQ by John Grout, Ph.D., of Berry College in Rome, GA. Dr. Grout has been working for many years to disseminate information about the use of mistake-proofing devices in health care. This volume represents a compendium of information and ideas to broaden our understanding of mistake-proofing and its emerging role in health care and patient safety.


Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare

Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare

Author: Samuel Carlson, MD

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1482282135

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The principles of mistake proofing, long used to eliminate errors and defects across a range of industries, are now being applied in healthcare organizations around the world to help ensure patient safety, improve services, and eliminate waste.Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare is based on the definitive mistake-proofing philosophy and system dev


Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare

Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare

Author: Samuel Carlson MD

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1040083986

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The principles of mistake proofing, long used to eliminate errors and defects across a range of industries, are now being applied in healthcare organizations around the world to help ensure patient safety, improve services, and eliminate waste.Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare is based on the definitive mistake-proofing philosophy and system developed by Shigeo Shingo. This reader-friendly book introduces the main concepts and benefits of mistake proofing in healthcare and highlights common reasons that errors and defects occur. It also explains how to catch errors before they become defects, using the concept of source inspection, so you can ensure quality before a process is performed instead of afterward. When systematically used, the mistake-proofing approach explained in this book will help you:Create safer, more reliable, and more effective healthcare services for both patients and staffEstablish a culture in which mistakes and the conditions that cause them are readily surfaced so they can be correctedLay the foundation for processes that flow smoothly, without disruptionEliminate rework, waste, and the need for extra resources and suppliesPresenting real-world healthcare examples, the book shows different types of mistake-proofing devices and methods (poka-yoke) that provide feedback quickly and automatically to prevent errors and defects.The book is part of the Lean Healthcare Series and is designed for individual or group learning. Each chapter includes reflection questions to facilitate understanding and stimulate discussion and action.


Mistake-Proofing Simplified : An Indian Perspective

Mistake-Proofing Simplified : An Indian Perspective

Author: Aryan Viswakarma

Publisher: Kojo Press

Published: 2013-10-10

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 8174890165

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A POWERFUL GUIDE to help you establish a culture of defect prevention by idea creation and team engagement. It shows how the habit of Mistake Proofing can be inculcated in to the DNA of the organisation. Drawing upon several years of research and hands on experience at various companies. Filled with more than 100 explicit EXAMPLES collected from diverse companies and day to day life, organised into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers both at Manufacturing and Service environment. ‘MISTAKE PROOFING SIMPLIFIED’ provides a master blueprint for a structured deployment and tips for sustenance of the program in a very simple yet effective manner. The book will help you understand the concept and develop your own strategy for step by step mechanism for a system towards ZERO DEFECT PROCESS.


Improving Diagnosis in Health Care

Improving Diagnosis in Health Care

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2015-12-29

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 0309377722

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.


The Definitive Guide to Emergency Department Operational Improvement

The Definitive Guide to Emergency Department Operational Improvement

Author: Jody Crane MD MBA

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1439895384

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In a unique and integrated approach, The Definitive Guide to Emergency Department Operational Improvement: Employing Lean Principles with Current ED Best Practices to Create the "No Wait" Department exposes you to the academics behind managing the complex service environment that is the ED. The book combines applied management science and ED experi


The Quality Improvement Challenge

The Quality Improvement Challenge

Author: Richard J. Banchs

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 493

ISBN-13: 1119699002

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Efforts to improve the quality of healthcare have failed to achieve a meaningful and sustainable improvement. Patients continue to experience fragmented, inconvenient, and unsafe care while providers are increasingly becoming overburdened with administrative tasks. The need for change is clear. Healthcare professionals need to take on new leadership roles in quality improvement (QI) projects to effect real change. The Quality Improvement Challenge in Healthcare equips readers with the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement successful operational improvement initiatives. Designed for healthcare providers seeking to apply QI in practice, this valuable resource delivers step-by-step guidance on improvement methodology, team dynamics, and organizational change management in the context of real-world healthcare environments. The text integrates the principles and practices of Lean Six Sigma, human-centered design, and neurosciences to present a field-tested framework. Detailed yet accessible chapters cover topics including identifying and prioritizing the problem, developing improvement ideas, defining the scope of the project, organizing the QI team, implementing and sustaining the improvement, and much more. Clearly explaining each step of the improvement process, this practical guide: Presents the material in a logical sequence, gradually introducing each step of the process with clearly defined workflow templates Features a wealth of examples demonstrating QI application, and case studies emphasizing key concepts to highlight successful and unsuccessful improvement initiatives Includes end-of-chapter exercises and review questions for assessing and reinforcing comprehension Offers practical tips and advice on communicating effectively, leading a team meeting, conducting a tollgate review, and motivating people to change Leading QI projects requires a specific set of skills not taught in medical school. The Quality Improvement Challenge in Healthcare bridges this gap for experienced and trainee healthcare providers, and serves as an important reference for residency program directors, physician educators, healthcare leaders, and health-related professional organizations.


Essentials for the Improvement of Healthcare Using Lean & Six Sigma

Essentials for the Improvement of Healthcare Using Lean & Six Sigma

Author: D.H. Stamatis

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1466500719

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Essentials for the Improvement of Healthcare Using Lean & Six Sigma is all about real and immediate quality improvement. Written by D.H. Stamatis, a renowned expert in organizational development and quality, the book addresses concerns that can be ameliorated with minimal government intervention. Detailing immediate paths for improvement fundamental to primary care, hospitals, and managed care, the book: Introduces much-needed mechanics of change, including transitioning from hierarchical groups to interactive inclusionary teams Focuses on customer satisfaction as a key indicator of quality Explains how Lean and Six Sigma tools can be readily applied to healthcare Spotlights primary care, including how to define and redesign its process and develop better metrics Presents IT applications that will improve billing, documentation, and patient care Examines Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria as it applies to healthcare Illustrates quality improvements and best practices through real world case studies Includes a companion CD with Six Sigma forms and formulas, Lean improvement tools, and other quality tools and worksheets Whether you think advances in technology and medicine, coupled with freedom of choice, makes the U.S. healthcare system the best in the world, or whether you believe growing costs, regulatory morass, and a tort-obsessed culture drop it to the bottom; it is evident that the processes currently employed and the subsequent defensive medicine philosophy that has resulted will not be able to meet the future demands of our aging society. Through Six Sigma and Lean, this text moves the focus from reactive controls to the proactive efficiency required to implement real and sustainable quality improvements that will allow us to forge a system that is all about wellness.


Utilizing the 3Ms of Process Improvement in Healthcare

Utilizing the 3Ms of Process Improvement in Healthcare

Author: Richard Morrow

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1466566779

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Utilizing the 3Ms of Process Improvement in Healthcare supplies step-by-step guidance on how to use the 3Ms of change leadership to improve healthcare processes. Complete with forms, templates, and healthcare case studies, it illustrates the proper application of the 3Ms. It weaves stories throughout the book of role models who have succeeded, as w