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Pharmacy's Role in Optimizing Transitions of Care
What Pharmacists Need to Know About Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Lean Case Study in Improving Medication Processes in the Sedation Unit: From Conception to Final Outcomes
Case Study in Lean Management:
Maximizing the Efficiency of the Medication Administration Process
Case Study in Lean Management:
Reduction of IV Room Waste at St. Rita's Medical Center
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Lean Pharmacy Management
“Is batch processing counterproductive?”
Actually, many typical pharmacy practices can, indeed, hinder efficiency and quality. Lean techniques and principles can help create a more productive work environment by targeting the key sources of waste in a pharmacy relative to time, steps, material and skill.
Webinars:
Getting Started with Lean Management: Principles and Practices
Problem Solving Methodology in Lean Management
Identifying and Implementing Lean Tools in Clinical Practice
Case Study in Lean Management: Reduction of IV Room Waste at St. Rita's Medical Center
Case Study in Lean Management: Maximizing the Efficiency of the Medication Administration Process
Lean Case Study in Improving Medication Processes in the Sedation Unit: From Conception to Final Outcomes
Best Practice Tools:
A3 DMAIC.ppt
This is a standardized reporting tool known as an A3 that is used to effectively communicate in 5 minutes or less the entire scope of the problem being addressed.
Opportunity Prioritization Matix.xls
The Opportunity Prioritization Matrix is a tool that is used to objectively assign weight to various opportunities and barriers identified on the current state map through the process of brainstorming.
PDCA Worksheet.doc
There are many ways to conduct a PDCA cycle. This short one-page form is a simplified version that has been found to work well for small rapid cycle changes.
Process Observation Worksheet.pdf
A Process Observation Worksheet is a tool that is used to help quantify the current state map and to bring objective measures to individual process steps.
Spreading Improvement Worksheet.doc
Utilizing a Spread Plan Worksheet will help the team to address specific questions that may aid in spreading valuable solutions. While not all-inclusive, this provides a good introspective look at whether or not a spread plan is in place.
Sustaining Changes Worksheet.doc
Similar to the Spread Plan Worksheet, a Sustain Plan Worksheet will help the team address specific questions that may aid in developing a sustainable solution.