When ventilators are in short supply organizations have been looking into ways to expand their use to help more patients. Read more details in this article
The process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide to kill germs without degrading the masks DURHAM, N.C. – Facing a critical shortage of N95 face masks that block the coronavirus, Duke Health research and clinical teams have confirmed a way to use existing vaporized hydrogen peroxide methods to decontaminate the masks so they can be reused. The […]
After much consideration and with guidance from our board of directors we have made the decision to cancel the Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit scheduled for June 3-4, 2020, in Salt Lake City, UT. This cancellation includes all related activities such as Pre-Summit Workshops and Post-Summit Go-and-Sees. Our decision is consistent with guidelines set by the […]
In this episode we discuss the management system at the model cell level with Kim Barnas, author of Beyond Heroes, and CEO at Catalysis. If you use the model cell approach to implementing a management system you are able to see where your opportunities to improve are and […]
Health Management Policy & Innovation (HPMI) released a special issue focused on COVID-19 where healthcare leaders share insights and lessons learned. Read articles on HMPI Blog
Catalysis recognizes that COVID-19 has a unique impact on the healthcare industry due to your commitment to care for the community you serve. Currently, we plan to hold all events as scheduled, but this is subject to change as the situation evolves. Like many of you, we are regularly, and will continue to closely monitor […]
The Model Cell is a critical first step in an organization’s transformation journey. It serves as a test center where operations can experiment with ideas, embrace failure as a path to learning, and put new concepts into action. This area will become the demonstration site as you spread continuous […]
The improvement team is more than a group of people who carry a toolbox to support operations with the improvement process. This team supports both the senior leadership team and the model cell through out the cultural transformation by teaching and coaching to ensure that everyone in the […]
Executives and senior leaders are responsible for ensuring that resources are available, so they deliver on the organization strategy, daily operations, and continuous improvement. The management system allows leaders to deliver on these expectations while adhering to the aligning principles of organizational excellence, including creating constancy of purpose […]
The Senior Leadership Team sets the tone for the organization transformation. Their commitment and understanding of the journey to come is essential to the success of the transformation. Defining leadership behaviors necessary to lead and sustain a cultural transformation is a critical part of their role. In addition, […]
