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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...
The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding challenges with patient care and staff engagement in our industry. As leaders, we must look honestly and humbly...
A new way of working within the healthcare system is possible Our industry grapples with extraordinary challenges today. We see and feel them every day as we...
Race, income and other social factors have a profound effect on patient health. A growing wave of research and public awareness is moving healthcare organizations...
“Our board said that if we cannot ensure safety of our patients we shouldn’t be in business.” – Cathie Furman, RN The course of history for Virginia Mason was...
Our healthcare partnerships across the globe have afforded us a broad and relevant perspective on how diverse healthcare systems have responded to the challenges of...
In the COVID-19 pandemic era, healthcare organizations around the world are finding themselves scratching their heads about how to practice continuous improvement,...
Organizations across the NHS have had to make fast and drastic changes in response to COVID-19. Yet two health systems have been particularly effective at adapting...
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 ...