JOY IN PRACTICE
July 8, 2017
Enhancing Joy in Practice and Productivity with a Team-based Solution Improving clinical productivity is an urgent priority for all healthcare…
Eliminating the "Fix-it Factory"
October 21, 2014
Many studies show that all organizations operate with from 25-50% of their activity dedicated to fixing mistakes created by other…
PCMH - Transforming or Tweaking Your Practice?
October 6, 2014
In our experience, the single greatest predictor of success in attaining Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition is whether you…
Teenagers Outperform Corporations in Decision-making
July 22, 2014
Did you know teenagers outperform corporations in decision-making? A study found that 30% of teenagers consider more than one option,…
Recruitment of Qualified Nursing Staff and Lean Six Sigma
July 22, 2014
One of my rural hospital contacts recently identified “recruitment of qualified nursing staff” as a major issue in his/her hospital. …
Gemba Walks are good business... help your organization improve!
June 18, 2014
Gemba Walks are simply good business…you can help your healthcare front line staff provide better patient service and find opportunities…
Inexperienced managers need skills, so give them skills!
June 18, 2014
How can CEOs and senior managers lead effectively when inexperienced managers are less effective than desired? Give them skills! An…
Bring in the Money...
April 8, 2014
Most hospitals are struggling with cash flow concerns, yet nearly all maintain a virtual goldmine of revenue hidden in their…
The Inspiration of Our Company
November 10, 2013
Lean Six Sigma has been so effective in business that it’s hard to find a successful company that doesn’t employ…