As everyone has become painfully aware, acute shortages of materials like masks, ventilators, intensive care unit (ICU) capacity, and staff are hamstringing the heroic efforts of health care professionals around the world to address the pandemic. Now, more than ever, the right supply-chain strategies and management practices are urgently needed to optimize scarce resources, alleviate […]
In this article, John Toussaint, John R. Griffith, and Stephen Shortell provide a detailed analysis of how the Baldrige criteria can be met using the Shingo model. Lean, Shingo, and Baldrige do not have to be used independently. They can work together to achieve a culture of continuous improvement. Read the full NEJM Catalyst article
Eric Dickson, MD, President and CEO at UMass Memorial Healthcare, values his team of problem-solvers who have banned together as an army in the war against COVID-19. Read his thoughts in his blog post about how UMass is working through this pandemic. See Dr. Dickson’s blog
From our many discussions with Catalysis Healthcare Value members and healthcare organizations around the world we have been gathering information and documenting to help your organization prepare for the COVID-19 surge and the future restart of healthcare operations. We will keep this checklist updated as we obtain more information. See full checklist
A Vice President of Process Improvement and a Lean Specialist are managing the day-to-day process development, questions fielding, and workflow development for: Workflow and criteria for COVID-19 testing for physicians and providers Database and process for notifying physicians and patients of results Infection control processes and workflows, including PPE standards, education, and electronic mechanism for […]
Resilinc and Premier Inc. to Launch Healthcare Exchange to Help Hospitals Access Supplies and Ease Shortages During COVID-19 This is a collaboration with “Stanford Medicine to bring the Exchange from concept to reality, leveraging our experience in helping our customers protect their supply chains from disruptions.” Providers can apply to join The Exchange in under […]
The following is intended to be a resource to hospitals and health systems regarding pertinent funding included in federal COVID Legislation, and from other sources as appropriate. As additional information becomes available this list and the attached tables will be updated. These funding sources may include certain restrictions, interest, and requirements. We recommend that anyone […]
NHS released a checklist for care providers to help them stay positive and take care of their mental health.
Brian Radbill, Incident Commander and CMO, and Art Gianelli, President, from Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in New York City. Being in New York City puts them at the heart of the crisis. They share what they are doing to support front line staff, how their improvement team has supported […]
Lucy Xenophon, Chief Transformation Officer, Brian Radbill, Incident Commander and CMO, and Art Gianelli, President, from Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in New York City share their learing from the COVID-19 pandemic. Being in New York City puts them at the heart of the crisis. Hear about the current state […]
