The WORKFLOW section of the medical record completely transforms the EHR experience and clinical care. It is much more than just a form.
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Primary Purpose of the EHR HOME screen
In a clinical EHR, the first job of the HOME screen is to be bypassed quickly to get the PATIENT FILE open
The Lean Startup: Key themes from the book by Eric Ries
A must read for anyone trying to do something new (within an existing organization, or a new venture).
Quality in Medicine: Upper vs Lower Limits
It is embarrassing that healthcare does not assess its quality with the same rigour of other industries. Measure medical quality in real-time, in the real-world.
Guns, Van Halen, and Brown M&Ms - Real Time Quality Checks
At the airport I saw a gun appear on the x-ray scanner. Van Halen refused to allow Brown M&Ms on stage. Real-time quality checks are a critical part of any industry.
Workflows - 3 Levels of Complexity
#EHR workflows should be assigned in real-time, based on the patient’s issues and resources available.
Lean is a popular tool to improve productivity and organization in Healthcare. And it works.
Stocking Hospital Supply Rooms (Two-Bin Kanban)
Stockouts and overstocking are common in hospitals. A two-bin kanban system can eliminate this, and also shorten the time to find and stock supply.