ACHSI accreditation offers several distinct advantages when compared to other international accreditation bodies. Its comprehensive standards, customized approach, focus on continuous improvement, regional relevance, collaboration opportunities, and international recognition make it a preferred choice for healthcare organizations seeking accreditation. By undergoing the ACHSI accreditation process, healthcare providers can……
Value Stream Map
In healthcare, value stream maps can be used to identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce costs. Here are some examples of how value stream maps are used in healthcare:
Smarter Spending
As healthcare costs continue to rise, there is growing pressure to find ways to reduce spending while maintaining or improving quality. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is
Patient Experience Vs Patient Satisfaction
However, there are several challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve universal health coverage:
Spend Smarter, Not Harder
spending smarter, is not about compromising on patient care or cutting corners. It is about ………………..
Data Reliability in Healthcare – A Vital Imperative
Performance measurement plays a vital role in driving healthcare quality improvement, but its effectiveness hinges on the reliability of the underlying data. By addressing data reliability challenges through standardized data collection, validation
Dr. Donald Berwick: A Quality Guru Transforming Healthcare
Meeting Dr. Donald Berwick, the renowned quality guru, was a transformative experience for me as a healthcare quality consultant. His expertise, dedication, and personable nature have made him an exceptional role model. Dr. Berwick’s focus on patient-centered care, systems thinking, leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning has shaped my approach to improving healthcare quality. I am grateful for the opportunity to have met and learned from him, and I will carry his teachings with me throughout my professional journey.
Smarter Spending in Healthcare
Smarter spending is a critical component of achieving the third aim of reducing the per capita cost of healthcare. Here are some ways in which smarter spending can contribute to achieving the Triple Aim:
MERS Co-V Study, Worldwide
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. It is caused by…
Door to Triage Time in ED
Measuring Door-to-Triage Time in the emergency department (ED) involves tracking the time it takes for a patient to be assessed by a triage nurse after arriving at the ED. Here’s a general approach to measuring this metric :
1) Define the Start Point: Determine the specific event or action that marks the beginning of the
Healthcare Data – Know How !!!
Healthcare data can be analyzed to identify patterns and trends, evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and interventions, and inform decision-making.
Here are some key steps in analyzing healthcare data:
Healthcare Data !!!
Overview From birth certificate until the death certificate, each one accumulates healthcare data. Each time a person has contact with…
Statistical Process Control
These indicators can be used by healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to assess the performance of healthcare systems and identify areas for improvement. Some common healthcare indicators include:
Run Chart
A Run Chart is the most basic tool used to display how a process performs over time. It is a…
Histogram
A Histogram is a vertical bar chart that depicts the distribution of a set of data. Unlike Run Charts or…
Pareto Chart
A Pareto Chart is “a series of bars whose heights reflect the frequency or impact of problems. The bars are…
Clinical Audit 6 Stages
The clinical audit process seeks to identify areas for service improvement, develop & carry out action plans to rectify or…
Clinical Audit
Clinical audit is a quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care and outcomes through systematic review of care…
Healthcare Indicators – Effective Design
These indicators can be used by healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to assess the performance of healthcare systems and identify areas for improvement. Some common healthcare indicators include:
Healthcare Indicators
These indicators can be used by healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to assess the performance of healthcare systems and identify areas for improvement. Some common healthcare indicators include:
Types of Data – A Practical Guide for Quality Professional
These indicators can be used by healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers to assess the performance of healthcare systems and identify areas for improvement. Some common healthcare indicators include:
PDCA (Deming Cycle)
Known as the Deming Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle, this concept was invented by Shewhart and popularized by Deming. This approach is…