Articles Tagged With: problem-solving
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Start Small, Employ Relevant Personnel to Manage Complex Social Problems
Every hospital relies on a problem-solving method for performance improvement. The key is putting the right people on an intervention.
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Start Small, Employ Relevant Personnel to Manage Complex Social Problems
Every hospital relies on a problem-solving method for performance improvement. The key is putting the right people on an intervention.
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Guide to Staff Rounding for Adopt-a-Room
This scripting protocol can help clinical and nonclinical staff solve problems and improve the patient experience by demonstrating that their concerns are a priority.
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Hospitals Mistakenly View Boarding as an ‘ED Problem’
Since hospitals rely on elective surgeries for financial viability, patients admitted from the ED tend to be a somewhat lower priority. Asking hospital administrators to observe the risks of ED boarding firsthand can help change this perception.
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Identify a Registrar’s ‘Pain Points,’ and Fix Them Fast
To do something about what annoys staff, supervisors need to know about it.
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What Would You Do?
What follows are some real-world problems worth considering. While some of these may seem innocuous, others may be more serious — issues that put patient safety at risk or activities that are downright illegal.