NHS Impact is taking root across the nation’s trusts and practices, with many executives both eager to do their part and unsure of where to start. A few months...
To be financially viable, a hospital’s operating rooms (ORs) must keep quality and utilization high and expenses low. It’s critical to plan ahead, be prepared, and...
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In 2002, at the start of a journey to provide the perfect patient experience, Virginia Mason created the Virginia Mason Production System® (VMPS), a lean management...
We’re hurting people in health care more than we think. Providers and other health care specialists frequently balance the art and the science of medicine. While...
Applying Lean to healthcare The concept of Lean management is often misunderstood when it’s applied to healthcare. For example, some see Lean as a euphemism for...
Creating a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare requires radical change, starting with the way we lead. However, old habits and lessons learned over many...
The Challenge: Inefficiencies continue to plague healthcare due to silos that harm morale, financial performance, and patient experience What are silos? ...
“Heijunka” is a Toyota Production System term defined as production leveling or smoothing. Our experience at Virginia Mason and in our work with health care clients...
Start Your Healthcare Improvement Journey with This Lean Fundamental Imagine a healthcare organization where employees lack the training and tools to be successful...
Healthcare Improvement Insights
Explore articles, case studies, and research that help healthcare leaders drive sustainable improvement.
Mistake Proofing in Ambulatory, Procedural, and ...
Welcome to our blog miniseries: Transforming Healthcare, featuring some of the biggest takeaways ...
Mistake Proofing in Ambulatory, Procedural, and Inpatient Care
Welcome to our blog miniseries: Transforming Healthcare, featuring some of the biggest takeaways ...
Culture of Care
Explore how equity-focused improvement, coaching and lived experience can strengthen staff ...
Culture of Care
Explore how equity-focused improvement, coaching and lived experience can strengthen staff ...
Bridge to Excellence with Three Rivers Hospital
Join host Brenda McLeod in conversation with Jamie Boyer, German Meza, and Karen Gifford about ...
Bridge to Excellence with Three Rivers Hospital
Join host Brenda McLeod in conversation with Jamie Boyer, German Meza, and Karen Gifford about ...