Finding a better way to deliver results
A collaborative approach to making work easier, better, faster, and more affordable
Case study
Catalyzing a superior patient experience in perioperative care
Across nine acute-care facilities, MedStar Health teams perform more than 80,000 surgeries and 31,000 endoscopy procedures annually. Performance Improvement (PI) partnered with Perioperative Services to launch a multi-year transformation to improve the quality and coordination of care, efficiency of operations, and associate engagement. Foundational to this effort was the establishment of systemwide and entity Perioperative Governance Councils (PGCs), who would serve as governing bodies for oversight.
After a full year operating under the governance of the PGCs, perioperative leaders have greater visibility into performance metrics and can quickly shift from understanding performance to making data-driven decisions. The collaborative PI efforts at MedStar have also improved communication between hospitals while systematizing procedures and policies to deliver the best possible outcomes for perioperative patients.
Scope-Measure-Analyze-Rethink-Plan Methodology
Scope: Scope the opportunity and define the problem.
Performance Improvement methods and tools
Tools, templates, and workshops to help you improve and sustain performance
A3 project template
An A3 is a one-page template that reflects the thought process and team dialogue around the steps in Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
5S workspace evaluation
A 5S is a structured method for establishing an organized and visual process. Often the first step in a value stream improvement effort, a 5S improves efficiency and reduces errors.
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Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW)
A RPIW is a five-day workshop to engage teams in PDCA cycles, resulting in dramatic improvements to productivity, patient satisfaction, and associate or physician engagement.
Daily management
Daily management is a disciplined practice of monitoring performance with data and engaging associates in continuous problem solving through:
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Visibility walls that display metrics tied to business strategy
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Daily huddles to review the previous day’s performance, address challenges, and plan for the day
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Leadership rounding to monitor adherence to process standards and coach daily improvement
Four success factors of systemwide improvement efforts
How MedStar Health continues to improve the healthcare experience