Leading Change During an Inpatient Critical Care Unit Expansion
2008
Journal of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 38
Pages 461-467
Author(s): Braungardt, T. & Fought, S. G.
Acute care hospitals are changing rapidly to address economic and technologic advancements and meet community needs. The authors describe one medical center’s use of Kotter’s work on leading change to expand the neuroscience intensive care unit from 10 to 30 beds to meet community needs, improve hospital efficiencies, and increase bed capacity.
Added January 2016
The Ecology of the Patient Visit: Physical Attractiveness. Waiting Times and Perceived Quality of Care
2008
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 31
Pages 128-141
Author(s): Becker, F, Douglass, S
Waiting times can be a challenge in outpatient facilities. This may impact the satisfaction of patients as well as the efficiency of staff. While the actual waiting time is often a result of process, the quality of the wait, and the overall waiting experience, can be effected by the environment.
Added October 2012
Pillars of a smart, safe operating room
2008
Advances in Patient Safety: New Directions and Alternative Approaches
Book
Volume 3: Performance and Tools
Author(s): Seagull, F.J., Moses, G.R., Park, A.E.
Added October 2012
10 year experience integrating strategic performance improvement initiatives: Can the scorecard, six sigma, and team training all thrive in a single hospital?
2008
Advances in Patient Safety: New Directions and Alternative Approaches
Book
Volume 3: Performance and Tools
Author(s): Meliones, J.N., Alton, M., Mericle, J., Ballard, R., Cesari, J., Frush, K.S., Mistry, K.
Added October 2012
