Here are some sources to obtain much needed PPE: 3M Emergency Hotline They prefer that you use email: globsecopscenter@mmm.com You will need to include: your contact information, your hospital, what you are needing. They prefer that it comes from the health systems domain. If you have further questions, you can call: 651-733-2700 This is their […]
The Permanente Medical Group has set up an incident command center to provide structure and a framework for managing in a crisis situation. Their entire management system has shifted to COVID-19, including daily tiered huddles and stat exchanges. Here is their standard work: Incident Command Overview – Roles and Responsibilities Incident Command Standard Work Tiered […]
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 […]
