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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...
Our recent blogs have focused on stories of how we have used our management system, the Virginia Mason Production System® (VMPS) during the COVID-19 response at...
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Explore articles, case studies, and research that help healthcare leaders drive sustainable improvement.
Mistake-Proofing Primary Care
Start Your Lean Health Care Journey Learn More Problem Virginia Mason recognized that mistakes and ...
Mistake-Proofing Primary Care
Start Your Lean Health Care Journey Learn More Problem Virginia Mason recognized that mistakes and ...
Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia ...
“The fact that Virginia Mason is driven by the same purpose we are – serving patients and ...
Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia Mason Institute for Help
“The fact that Virginia Mason is driven by the same purpose we are – serving patients and ...
Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care
Problem Responding to patient phone calls at Virginia Mason consumed a great deal of clinic time ...
Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care
Problem Responding to patient phone calls at Virginia Mason consumed a great deal of clinic time ...