Time for a diet? Lean methodology in healthcare
Lean is an improvement philosophy made famous by the Toyota Motor Company. In the last decade and a half, Lean thinking was extended to... Read more
Short read: 4 manageable steps to value-based healthcare
Previously the concept of value in healthcare was frowned up as “a utopian vision”; however, today this concept is widely regarded by industry... Read more
Medical errors: caused by burnout or unsafe healthcare settings?
Medical errors are said to be responsible for 100,000 to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. While medical errors are common, there is... Read more
Why is value-based healthcare not saving money?
Amidst rising health costs in the U.S., researchers have examined the role of value-based care and competition in the cost equation. They... Read more
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation and HealthManagement.org form strategic partnership
CYPRUS (July 5, 2018) - The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and leading health sector media HealthManagement.org have announced... Read more
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The Power of Nurses
My dear readers, It is time again for thoughts from the island. I went to Iceland/Selfoss last month and attended the European Nurse Director Association (ENDA) congress. I am a board member of this great association. Therefore, I met my fellow board members, colleagues and friends in person after meeting each other on a monthly base... Read more
Schadenfreude is not acceptable! How German Journalism Gets Me
My dear readers, It is time for thoughts from the island again. Before I share more, I hope you are all okay – despite the heat waves. As I said in my previous articles, what will be next? What else do we have to overcome, or is this our future - living and dealing with extreme situations, i.e. pandemics, war, climate chaos etc.? This... Read more
Is Nursing Without a Mask Strange?
Before I go on my annual leave, I thought I'd drop a line. Last week I did my first shift in a little private hospital in my hometown. When I arrived on the ward, I called in at the Sister's office. As I headed towards her door, I realised I was the only nurse wearing a mask. I was still in my civilian clothes, and as I said, my mask was... Read more
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Clinical Decision Support for Prostate Cancer Care
2021 08 Oct
Executive Summary Cancer care is becoming increasingly complex and personalized. More and more patient characteristics and disease specific data – clinical history, comorbidities, imaging, laboratory data, genomics/ proteomics, lifestyle factors, pathology results – have to be factored in when deciding on diagnostic measures and care pathways.... Read more
Improving Medical Technology Management Through Value Partnerships
2021 03 Aug
Executive Summary Value Partnerships™ are the enduring relationships that Siemens Healthineers forges with customers in order to optimize operations, expand capabilities, and advance innovation within healthcare enterprises. One of the areas where optimization can transform care delivery and improve patient experience is in the holistic management... Read more
How to Create the Healing Environment of the Future
2021 03 Aug
The human-centered approach to healthcare facility planning and design. Executive Summary Transforming care delivery through facility design and planning Healthcare environments continue to evolve, with new pressures from patients, staff, and payers driving care providers to be more people-centered and value-driven. Meeting the challenges... Read more
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Finance, Skills Gap, Governance: Addressing CIO Challenges
Summary: With finance, skills and strategy all obstacles for the healthcare... Read more
Ultrasonography in clinical practice
New roles for an old actor? Presents a brief overview of the... Read more
Unmasking the Triumphs, Tragedies, and Opportunities of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes to society and the... Read more
Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Principles to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles play a central role in... Read more
The Care Continuum
Thinking Digitally IT is critical to the way Philips designs, develops... Read more
Emirates Critical Care conference: where east meets west
Professor Hussain Al Rahma is Head of the Emergency and Critical Care... Read more
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