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Implementing Lean Six Sigma Methodologies In The Radiology Department Of A Hospital Healthcare System, Jamie Workman-Germann, Heather (Woodward) Hagg
Implementing Lean Six Sigma Methodologies In The Radiology Department Of A Hospital Healthcare System, Jamie Workman-Germann, Heather (Woodward) Hagg
RCHE Publications
Increased focus is being placed on the quality of care provided by Hospitals and Healthcare Systems around the country. Caught in the middle between tightening govenment standards, stricter compliance guidelines for insurance companies, and the basic mission to serve those in need with quality and compassion, hospitals are searching for ways to improve their processes and services for the benefit of all. CT (Computed Tomography - CAT Scan) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in the hospital radiology departments are revenue generating areas. The reimbursement rates for these services are very high, the scan times (especially in CT) are relatively …
Adaptation Of Lean Methodologies For Healthcare Applications, Heather (Woodward) Hagg, Deanna Suskovich, Jamie Workman-Germann, Susan Scachitti, Brian Hudson, Joseph Swartz, Chris Vanni
Adaptation Of Lean Methodologies For Healthcare Applications, Heather (Woodward) Hagg, Deanna Suskovich, Jamie Workman-Germann, Susan Scachitti, Brian Hudson, Joseph Swartz, Chris Vanni
RCHE Publications
Lean and Six Sigma quality concepts and terminology have been applied in the manufacturing arena since the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. It has only been in recent years that healthcare administrators have identified these methods as being adaptable to their organizations so that they may realize organizational improvements for continuing success and delighting customers. Unfortunately, this is not an application that is widely taught in typical Industrial Engineering curriculum and therefore there are few educated professionals coming right out of college that are able to apply these principles to healthcare. There are however, many experienced professionals knowledgeable in the …
A Healthcare-Delivery System For The Next Generation
A Healthcare-Delivery System For The Next Generation
RCHE Publications
On May 2-3, 2006, Purdue University, BlueCross BlueShield Association, and WellPoint, Inc. hosted 24 CEO-level healthcare executives representing a diverse cross section of the healthcare supply chain to design the U.S. healthcare-delivery system for the next generation. Participants were challenged to envision the ideal system for the future, without regard to the constraints of today’s technologies, infrastructure, or financial systems. The Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering at Purdue University was tasked to present the summit discussion in the form of a white paper that represents the view of the summit participants.