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An automated workflow is an excellent tool to help enforce hospital policies. The rules used to create the “flow” of workflow should shadow the appropriate hospital policy. For example, think about a paper form used to requisition...

A joint article featuring Rob and Lean Healthcare expert, Mark Graban has been published in For The Record. Please see the link to the article published in the April 11 print and online issue. You can view the article online at...

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Finding Leaks in Hospital Workflow

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Workflow Automation – Where to start
By Scott Fuller

I like to refer to hospitals that have a very high degree of automation as “High Performance Hospitals”. These hospitals have gone beyond the...

Nearly one in four Americans say they or a family member have received the wrong medication at some point from a healthcare professional.* Patient safety has become a top priority. And most see barcodes—that staple of the grocery store...

What You Don't Know Will Hurt You

Today individuals and companies have access to more information than at any time in history. Managed well, this information can help a business to prosper; however, managed poorly, information can...

Making Quick, Efficient Care Possible

Everyone agrees that ensuring patient safety is a top priority for healthcare providers. The first step lies in accurately identifying the patient. Technology is providing some outstanding advances...