Can Electronic Health Records (EHR) expose quality opportunities in our current Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) mapping process? A
Lean Optimization: The 5s Cure for the EHR
Can we find a cure for the EHR (electronic health record) through lean optimization and the 5S? The EHR is a digital version of a patient's paper
The Important Relationship Between Health Informatics and Nursing Programs
Today's post, contributed by Sarah Wenger shares with us her thoughts on electronic medical records and nursing informatics and how that can greatly
Medical Records Storage: A Kaizen
In early 2007, a friend I met from a conference on which he and I both spoke, shared an interesting project with me. He gave me permission to share
Why Lean Practitioners Hate Electronic Medical Records Software
About 6 weeks ago, my son broke his femur - yes, a very serious femur fracture. While playing soccer, the person guarding him kicked him behind his
7 Wastes of the Medical Billing Process
Pete's Note: I'm very proud to feature a guest post from friend, advocate for and practitioner of Lean Thinking in Health Care, and an all-around good