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The Prediction Predicament, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
The Prediction Predicament, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
Engineering and Technology Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article focuses on the prediction of predicament in terms of forecasting at industrial engineering level. Topics discussed include business optimize resources via forecasting; audience who cannot comprehend the methodology used for forecasting in healthcare operations; and use of forecasting for performance measurement.
If You Commit, That Old Gown Looks Just Fine, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
If You Commit, That Old Gown Looks Just Fine, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
Engineering and Technology Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this article, the author discusses issues pertaining to improvement of health systems, comparing the systems with Victorian ball gown. He states that significant elements of the improvement processes of the systems like removal of clutter, and workflow and paperwork, and mentions roles of industrial and systems engineering beyond business process improvement. He highlights the need of commitment for improving the systems by business enterprises.
The Time Has Come For Nursing Engineering, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
The Time Has Come For Nursing Engineering, William "Ike" Eisenhauer
Engineering and Technology Management Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses the need for healthcare and educational organizations to create nursing engineering program. Topics discussed include successes in healthcare systems as engineers and healthcare professionals, integration of industrial engineering or lean and Six Sigma courses into nursing programs of the University of Alabama and modern healthcare system and modern healthcare participants that can be addressed by the new profession.