Podcast #281 – Julie Firman, a CNO’s Role in #Lean Transformation
Joining me for Episode #281 of the podcast is Julie Firman, DNP, RN, FACHE, the Vice President/ System Chief…
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Nursing
Hospitals Can Be Like Hotels, But Safety is a Far More Important Issue
This article caught my eye recently:
Skip the Fancy Towels, and Hire More Nurses
(via the NY Times)
What These Nurses Had to Say About “Lean Hospitals”; Free Gift with…
I recently learned that a company called Anderson Continuing Education offers continuing education (CE) credits for…
#Lean Would Be a Solution for What These Nurses Complain About
In my time working with hospitals, I've always been very sympathetic to front-line nurses (and other staff).…
“Safety is always our top priority” – From lip service to daily…
It's really easy to make statements like "patient safety is our top priority." That same statement can be applied…
Debate about Lean at SF General Hospital – Hire a Consultant or More RNs?
Happy June, everybody! Summer is here. We've actually had a delightfully long spring here in San Antonio, which…
Lean Thinking: We Don’t Blame Individuals for Systemic Errors
I saw this video last night on Paul Levy's blog and it's important enough that I want to share it here with a few…
Healthcare Leaders Need to Actively Manage the System
Thanks to my friends at the Lean Enterprise Institute for hosting a new article of mine on their Lean Post blog.…
There’s Only One Acceptable Answer to “Are You Busy?”
In some "Kaizen Kickoff" coaching that I've been doing recently, I've been spending time with managers and…
UK: Nurses Struggle to Get Their Work Done; Dissatisfaction Soars, Quality in…
I recently saw this headline in the London Evening Standard: "Nurses struggle to 'get the job done' due to staff…
CBC on Lean in Saskatchewan Hospitals
I've been to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan before -- in February. It was a very cold, snowy place, to say the least!…
Oregon Hospitals Using the “Transforming Care at the Bedside” Program
Here is an article from HealthLeaders Media about the Transforming Care at the Bedside program: "Rural Oregon…
Lean Lessons for Healthcare from a Boeing 737 Factory Video
Podcaster Cali Lewis (a fellow DFW-area Texan) hosts a show called GeekBeat.tv, where she normally highlights new…
An American ED Doc in New Zealand – Reflections on Pushback and Learning
Mark's note: Today's guest post is from Dr. Mark Jaben, an American doctor who worked in New Zealand, leading to…
Cases of Technology “Solutions” Looking for a Problem?
One of my favorite of the 14 "Toyota Way" principles to discuss with hospitals, in particular, is principle #8,…
Las Vegas Paper Writes Series on Patient Safety Failings, Hospital Culture
I found this lengthy series of articles from the Las Vegas Sun, published under the heading of "Do No Harm:…
Reader Question: Support and “First Responders” for Healthcare…
Here is a new reader question from Steve Palmreuter in Michigan. He raises a topic that I've been thinking…
Hoarders and Stashers? Ask Why…
Short post today, but a simple message, I think. One of the best lessons I've learned about Lean management is…