Simulation in Healthcare
Learn how simulation is supporting healthcare organizations to make better decisions, improve systems of care and maximize resources.
How much detail do you need to simulate?
We had a great introduction to healthcare simulation class earlier this month, in Chicago Illinois. The group was dynamic, with each participant coming from a different perspective on the healthcare…
Are ACOs really a new concept?
A resounding No…and Yes. The fundamental principles of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) are simple: Care for patients using evidence-based clinical protocols. Consider the broader population’s health and well-being, not…
Post-Acute Nursing – the Missing Link to Readmissions
The flow of patients between inpatient hospital-based care and outpatient skilled nursing is well established. Frequent flyers move back and forth between the two settings, creating an environment where errors…
Outpatient rehab staffing – how many do you need?
Staff are the largest ongoing operational expense in healthcare and of course, we want to get the most from this investment in human capital. Often, this takes the form of…
Using PDCA to Embrace Lean Culture
The biggest challenges to using simulation are not usually technical – they are engagement. Especially in a Lean organization, you need quick wins, rapid improvement cycles, and to eliminate all…