This PowerPoint explains how the Force Field Analysis helps to calculate the forces for and against change. It is part of the American Meridian University Series on Quality Systems Management Tools.
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Lance Millburg, Senior Lean Six Sigma Project Manager talks us through how Memorial Health System built their simulation team from the ground up into a nationally recognized program in 2 years.
Lance Millburg, Senior Lean Six Sigma Project Manager talks us through how Memorial Health System built their simulation team from the ground up into a nationally recognized program in 2 years.
With unprecedented change on the horizon, healthcare organizations are looking to redefine their workflows to focus on quality and efficiency.
Through utilizing SIMUL8 and Lean Six Sigma principles, ECG Management Consultants, Inc. has been able to help clinics and health systems to deliver on the new value proposition in the post-reform era.
The Reliability Engineering Certification prepares reliability professionals to achieve maximum results in this strategic business role.
This university-backed program is designed for people who are responsible for improving asset and capacity reliability and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensuring the feasibility of a $31 million OR expansion project: Capacity plan...SIMUL8 Corporation
Ensuring the feasibility of a $31 million OR expansion project: Capacity planning, system design, and patient flow
Presenter: Todd Roberts, Memorial Health System
The second workshop in our series will look at a recent project at Memorial Health System (MHS) in Illinois.
Todd Roberts, System Director of Operations Improvement at MHS will discuss and demonstrate the use of discrete simulation modeling to analyze floor design and throughput for a new Rapid Clinical Examination provider model for a 70,000 annual visit, Level I trauma center emergency department at a 507 bed, tertiary, urban, academic medical center and flow for all aspects of architectural design proposal for $31 million dollar operating room expansion project, including pre-op admission, transport to OR, OR time, and post-anesthesia care units (PACU) for admitted and outpatient surgery.
Through the use of discrete simulation modeling, Memorial has reduced length to stay for non-admitted patients in the emergency department by 27%, reduced percentage of patients leaving by without treatment by 50%, and released admit hold time by 37% while improving patient satisfaction from the 57th to 99th percentile (Press Ganey).
In addition, Memorial has used simulation to determine the appropriate facilities layout for its new OR expansion project, determining that optimizing the flow of traffic will lead to a reduction of 30 minutes per case in wasted movement and waiting.
With unprecedented change on the horizon, healthcare organizations are looking to redefine their workflows to focus on quality and efficiency.
Through utilizing SIMUL8 and Lean Six Sigma principles, ECG Management Consultants, Inc. has been able to help clinics and health systems to deliver on the new value proposition in the post-reform era.
The Reliability Engineering Certification prepares reliability professionals to achieve maximum results in this strategic business role.
This university-backed program is designed for people who are responsible for improving asset and capacity reliability and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensuring the feasibility of a $31 million OR expansion project: Capacity plan...SIMUL8 Corporation
Ensuring the feasibility of a $31 million OR expansion project: Capacity planning, system design, and patient flow
Presenter: Todd Roberts, Memorial Health System
The second workshop in our series will look at a recent project at Memorial Health System (MHS) in Illinois.
Todd Roberts, System Director of Operations Improvement at MHS will discuss and demonstrate the use of discrete simulation modeling to analyze floor design and throughput for a new Rapid Clinical Examination provider model for a 70,000 annual visit, Level I trauma center emergency department at a 507 bed, tertiary, urban, academic medical center and flow for all aspects of architectural design proposal for $31 million dollar operating room expansion project, including pre-op admission, transport to OR, OR time, and post-anesthesia care units (PACU) for admitted and outpatient surgery.
Through the use of discrete simulation modeling, Memorial has reduced length to stay for non-admitted patients in the emergency department by 27%, reduced percentage of patients leaving by without treatment by 50%, and released admit hold time by 37% while improving patient satisfaction from the 57th to 99th percentile (Press Ganey).
In addition, Memorial has used simulation to determine the appropriate facilities layout for its new OR expansion project, determining that optimizing the flow of traffic will lead to a reduction of 30 minutes per case in wasted movement and waiting.
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The 2014 Skills Fair incorporated three cardiac monitoring centers, five new employees and the use of Virtual Presence. "We are on our way to becoming the medical monitoring center of the world."
This photo compilation is dedicated to the professional electrocardiographers working in our cardiac monitoring centers. Words cannot capture all you do. Thank you.
Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Bilgisayar ve Öğretim Teknolojileri Eğitimi Bölümünde açılan İnternet Tabanlı Programlama ders notları.
American Meridian University Quality Tool Series: The Force Field Analysis College/University
The Force Field Analysis:
Articulates the usage of a Force Field Analysis
Explains how to develop a Force Field Analysis
Demonstrates the development of a Force Field Analysis
American Meridian University Quality Tool Series: The Fish Bone College/University
The Fish Bone:
Articulates the usage of a Fishbone Diagram
Explains how to develop a Fishbone Diagram
Demonstrates the development of a Fishbone Diagram
This PowerPoint explains how to develop an Ishikawa Fishbone-Cause and Effect Analysis diagram. It is part of the American Meridian University Series on Quality Systems Management Tools
A presentation for my Ed. D. Degree Program relating to Program Evaluation Models: Developers of the Management-Oriented Evaluation Approach and their Contributions;
How the Management-Oriented Evaluation Approach Has Been Used; Strengths and Limitations of the Management-Oriented Evaluation Approach; Other References, Questions for Discussion
MGT 410Homework Set 1Provide a short answer to each of the fDioneWang844
MGT 410
Homework Set 1
Provide a short answer to each of the following questions.
1. Explain the difference between internal and external customers.
2. What might be some of the dangers of relying solely on customer input when designing or improving a product or service? What other inputs should be taken into account?
3. Compare and contrast Deming’s, Juran’s, and Crosby’s philosophies about quality.
4. What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance?
5. Discuss the differences between a dimension and a metric. How are they related? How do they differ?
6. Why is it important to assign weights to dimensions? What do the weights indicate?
7. How does a weighted dimension score differ from a raw dimension score?
8. What is the difference between the validity and reliability of a survey questionnaire?
9. How might an affinity diagram assist in content analysis?
10. Would “excellent product quality” be a strength for your firm if it was equivalent to the quality of competing products in the same market? Why or why not?
Exhibit 6.B: Elements of a Formally Structured Needs Assessment
Elements
Examples
Decide to conduct needs assessment
Make a conscious decision to complete a needs assessment with a commitment from key decision makers.
The Division of Continuing Medical Education, as part of the requirements for three major grant proposals, conducts a systematic statewide needs assessment of primary care physicians in a variety of settings.
Identify people and develop plan for needs assessment
Identify individuals to be involved in planning and overseeing the needs assessment, and develop a plan.
A steering committee of seven people is appointed, composed of two members of the Continuing Medical Education (CME) staff, two primary care physicians, a medical school faculty member, the assistant dean of the medical school, and an outside consultant. One of the CME staff is appointed as the project manager. The majority of the committee meetings are held online.
Determine context, purpose, and major questions
Determine important contextual factors, and develop purpose and major questions for the needs assessment.
The political and economic climate of the state, current trends in health care, and changes in the delivery of medicine constitute important contextual factors. The purpose for the needs assessment is to fulfill grant requirements for the proposals CME staff are preparing. With this context and purpose in mind the steering committee focuses the needs assessment on the following questions: (1) what are the major issues, needs, problems, and opportunities primary care physicians face in their practice?; and (2) in three years, how might these identified areas change, based on future forecasts and trends?
Determine logistics
Layout the target dates, time lines, budget, and staff.
The steering committee determines that it has to complete the needs assessment in six months. Two members of the CME staff ...
Sue Hooton - Planning a quality improvement project & driver diagrams.Innovation Agency
Presentation by Sue Hooton, Professor of Nursing and Quality Improvement, University of Chester: Planning a quality improvement project & driver diagrams on Thursday 28 February 2019 at Haydock Park Racecourse.
A/B Testing and Experimentation in Data ScienceUncodemy
In the ever-evolving landscape of data science, A/B testing and experimentation stand as pillars of empirical decision-making. These techniques allow businesses and analysts to validate hypotheses, optimize user experiences, and fine-tune products and services. Whether you are a budding data enthusiast or a seasoned analyst, understanding A/B testing and experimentation is essential in today’s data-driven world.
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Chapter 6
(I)mplementation: Execution
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Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
Carry out beta and pilot testing of training.
Describe the desired skill set of a trainer.
Manage the barriers to implementing training.
Evaluate the cost bene�it of outsourcing training.
There are two types of speakers: those who get nervous and those who are liars.
—Mark Twain
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Introduction
Whereas the development phase focused on the creation and preparation of the training materials, instructional methods, and media, the implementation
phase centers on rolling out and beginning the training itself. Especially when the training is organization wide, training programs may be rolled out �irst on a
provisional basis through beta and/or pilot testing before full-scale implementation (ASTD, 2012; Noe, 2012; Piskurich, 2010; Vijayasamundeeswari, 2013).
During the implementation phase, we ensure that our trainers—both classroom and on-the-job trainers—have the requisite skill sets to deliver the training
competently, including managing potential trainee resistance to the new learning. It is during the implementation phase, too, that we evaluate whether the
training should be implemented via internal personnel or through an outside vendor.
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6.1 Beta and Pilot Testing of Training
During the development phase, we performed a technical review of the training material and the edited content; in the implementation phase, after we have
made decisions about whether the trainers come from an in-house team or from an outside provider, we can now begin rolling out the training. This often starts
with a beta test and a pilot test (Shaw, 2011; Wan, 2013; Welty, 2013). Pilot tests and beta tests con�irm the usability of the training; they also determine how
effective the training materials are and how well activities are designed. Pilot and beta tests also examine the trainees' reactions to the training, including the
extent to which trainees have learned from their participation in the program (Preskill & Russ-Eft, 2005; Russ-Eft & Preskill, 2009). Table 6.1 reviews the
differences between beta and pilot tests.
Speci�ically, with a pilot test, we "prerelease" the training to selected trainees and subject matter experts for testing under normal, everyday conditions so we can
pinpoint any remaining �laws and get feedback on particular training modules, as well as the training as a whole. Beta testing is testing where the training takes ...
BetterEvaluation: A framework for planning evaluationsSimon Hearn
A presentation given at the Institute of Medicine Workshop on Evaluation Methods for Large-Scale, Complex, Multi-National, Global Health Initiatives, January 7, 2014, Wellcome Trust, London.
On April 18, 2016, The United States Supreme Court denied a petiti.docxvannagoforth
On April 18, 2016, The United States Supreme Court denied a petition for certiorari (refused to review the lower court’s ruling) in the case of Authors Guild v. Google, Inc., 804 F. 3d 202 - Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit 2015.
Tell me what you would do if you were the Supreme Court.
That case let stand the ruling of the Court of Appeals, which can be found at the following website:
https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=2220742578695593916&q=Authors+Guild+v.+Google+Inc&hl=en&as_sdt=4000006
Please write a 500-word summary of fair use as this court decision says it.
Running head: YOUR SHORTENED TITLE GOES HERE 1
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Plan
What is your plan for evaluation of the strategies using performance improvement data and tracers? What tracers will you use? Include necessary detail to deliver key points and requirements, such as specific data collection methods, timeframes for evaluation, and intended re-evaluation.
Tracer method is a unique technique used by the healthcare organizations, to obtain a real time picture of quality performance from point of entry to discharge. A key part of The Joint Commission’s on-site survey process is the tracer methodology (The Joint Commission, 2017).. Some traditional tracer tools can be used for quality and safety improvement. The focus of these tools is on ….. and the plan for the evaluation of this initiative for fall prevention will use tracers in the following manner….
OR
To evaluate the identified measure is the 30 day readmission rate for patients, data twill be racked by system tracers which will be completed monthly by the Assistant Director of Nursing.
Plan Evaluation
How effective and sustainable is your plan? In other words, evaluate the effectiveness and the ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency of your plan for the progress and success of your initiative.
The plan to prevent falls is effective and sustainable with the involvement and collaboration of all team members by implementing the following strategies… The initiative will be evaluated by the following methods, post implementation…….
OR
Every three months this data will be compiled and analyzed to determine what actions were effective and ineffective. The complete study will take place over a one year period with the desired result of an 15% or below hospital readmission rate.
Use of Tracers
Individual tracers make the most sense to utilize for this proposal because these tracers are designed to “trace” the care experiences that a patient had during hospitalization. For example: in case of fall prevention, these tracers help to track the patient’s experience regarding safety, satisfaction of personal needs, hygiene, compliance of staff during care….. System tracers can be utilized as well, for example….
OR
System tracers provide information by tracking where in an organizational process breakdowns occur or exist and are a valuable tool in identifying where changes needs to occur. ...
Games to Improve Clinical Practice and Healthcare AdministrationSeriousGamesAssoc
Leadership at all levels of a healthcare organization plays a central role in patient safety, yet few evidence-based interventions exist to meet this critical function. Simulation and gaming have demonstrated improvement in technical and non-technical competencies of healthcare workers, as well as organizational learning and continuous improvement but has not been broadly applied to the patient safety.
Our research developed, implemented and evaluated a gaming application for building safety related leadership competencies along with strategy development for executive and mid-level healthcare leaders.
Specifically, the work addressed two broad questions: 1) is a gaming application more effective than traditional methods of instruction for improving patient safety leadership competencies, and 2) what makes gaming most effective as a strategy generation tool for patient safety leadership?
Our project assembled a multi-disciplinary team (simulation, training, gaming, engineering, patient safety leadership, business and management, social science of creativity, human factors and organizational psychology) to design, implement, and evaluate patient safety leadership development. It evaluates the impact of two practically relevant implementation factors: 1) team familiarity of participants, and 2) a mindfulness intervention designed to boost learning efficiency.
The impact of this work is broad, given a lack of existing games for leaders and the proven effectiveness of gaming in other complex skill domains.
Workbook for Designing a Process Evaluation MoseStaton39
Workbook
for
Designing
a Process
Evaluation
Produced for the
Georgia Department of Human
Resources
Division of Public Health
By
Melanie J. Bliss, M.A.
James G. Emshoff, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Georgia State University
July 2002
Evaluation Expert Session
July 16, 2002 Page 1
What is process evaluation?
Process evaluation uses empirical data to assess the delivery of
programs. In contrast to outcome evaluation, which assess the
impact of the program, process evaluation verifies what the
program is and whether it is being implemented as designed. Thus,
process evaluation asks "what," and outcome evaluation asks, "so
what?"
When conducting a process evaluation, keep in mind these three
questions:
1. What is the program intended to be?
2. What is delivered, in reality?
3. Where are the gaps between program design and delivery?
This workbook will serve as a guide for designing your own process
evaluation for a program of your choosing. There are many steps involved
in the implementation of a process evaluation, and this workbook will
attempt to direct you through some of the main stages. It will be helpful to
think of a delivery service program that you can use as your example as
you complete these activities.
Why is process evaluation important?
1. To determine the extent to which the program is being
implemented according to plan
2. To assess and document the degree of fidelity and variability in
program implementation, expected or unexpected, planned or
unplanned
3. To compare multiple sites with respect to fidelity
4. To provide validity for the relationship between the intervention
and the outcomes
5. To provide information on what components of the intervention
are responsible for outcomes
6. To understand the relationship between program context (i.e.,
setting characteristics) and program processes (i.e., levels of
implementation).
7. To provide managers feedback on the quality of implementation
8. To refine delivery components
9. To provide program accountability to sponsors, the public, clients,
and funders
10. To improve the quality of the program, as the act of evaluating is
an intervention.
Evaluation Expert Session
July 16, 2002 Page 2
Stages of Process Evaluation Page Number
1. Form Collaborative Relationships 3
2. Determine Program Components 4
3. Develop Logic Model*
4. Determine Evaluation Questions 6
5. Determine Methodology 11
6. Consider a Management Information System 25
7. Implement Data Collection and Analysis 28
8. Write Report**
Also included in this workbook:
a. Logic Model Template 30
b. Pitfalls to avoid ...
Workbook for Designing a Process Evaluation .docxAASTHA76
Workbook
for
Designing
a Process
Evaluation
Produced for the
Georgia Department of Human
Resources
Division of Public Health
By
Melanie J. Bliss, M.A.
James G. Emshoff, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Georgia State University
July 2002
Evaluation Expert Session
July 16, 2002 Page 1
What is process evaluation?
Process evaluation uses empirical data to assess the delivery of
programs. In contrast to outcome evaluation, which assess the
impact of the program, process evaluation verifies what the
program is and whether it is being implemented as designed. Thus,
process evaluation asks "what," and outcome evaluation asks, "so
what?"
When conducting a process evaluation, keep in mind these three
questions:
1. What is the program intended to be?
2. What is delivered, in reality?
3. Where are the gaps between program design and delivery?
This workbook will serve as a guide for designing your own process
evaluation for a program of your choosing. There are many steps involved
in the implementation of a process evaluation, and this workbook will
attempt to direct you through some of the main stages. It will be helpful to
think of a delivery service program that you can use as your example as
you complete these activities.
Why is process evaluation important?
1. To determine the extent to which the program is being
implemented according to plan
2. To assess and document the degree of fidelity and variability in
program implementation, expected or unexpected, planned or
unplanned
3. To compare multiple sites with respect to fidelity
4. To provide validity for the relationship between the intervention
and the outcomes
5. To provide information on what components of the intervention
are responsible for outcomes
6. To understand the relationship between program context (i.e.,
setting characteristics) and program processes (i.e., levels of
implementation).
7. To provide managers feedback on the quality of implementation
8. To refine delivery components
9. To provide program accountability to sponsors, the public, clients,
and funders
10. To improve the quality of the program, as the act of evaluating is
an intervention.
Evaluation Expert Session
July 16, 2002 Page 2
Stages of Process Evaluation Page Number
1. Form Collaborative Relationships 3
2. Determine Program Components 4
3. Develop Logic Model*
4. Determine Evaluation Questions 6
5. Determine Methodology 11
6. Consider a Management Information System 25
7. Implement Data Collection and Analysis 28
8. Write Report**
Also included in this workbook:
a. Logic Model Template 30
b. Pitfalls to avoid .
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Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
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at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
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Delivering Micro-Credentials in Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingAG2 Design
Explore how micro-credentials are transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with this comprehensive slide deck. Discover what micro-credentials are, their importance in TVET, the advantages they offer, and the insights from industry experts. Additionally, learn about the top software applications available for creating and managing micro-credentials. This presentation also includes valuable resources and a discussion on the future of these specialised certifications.
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American Meridian University_Force Field Analysis_ Quality Tools Series 2014
1. American Meridian University
Understanding a Force Field Analysis
Part of The American Meridian University Series On Quality Systems Management Tools
Professor Sharon L. Burton, Director of Publishing Initiatives, American Meridian University
and
Dr. Bob Gee, Founder, American Meridian University