Archive for August 29th, 2013

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Recorded Webinar – Compliments of the Gemba Academy
Presented by: KaiNexus
Duration: 1 Hour 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU

Although this session includes product specific information the session is also an excellent introduction to “Kaizen” and lean continuous improvement initiatives in the healthcare industry.

In these challenging and uncertain times, it’s vitally necessary that we engage everybody in improving our health systems. Join KaiNexus CEO Greg Jacobson, MD (LinkedIn profile) and chief improvement officer Mark Graban (LinkedIn profile) for an informative webinar to learn about proven methods that improve quality and patient safety, reduce costs, reduce waiting times, and improve patient satisfaction, done so in a way that greatly increased staff engagement and morale.

Kaizenis a collaborative improvement platform that engages every person in the organization in a structure and an effective continuous improvement process. Whether the focus is daily improvement, “kaizen events,” or even major projects, Kaizen drives, shares and sustains measurable improvements that matter for patients, staff and leaders.

A Kaizen event An improvement tool that brings together employees from various departments to examine a problem, propose solutions, and implement changes. Kaizen events usually take place over one or two days.

The webinar will cover:

  • Introduction to the “Kaizen” style of employee engagement and continuous improvement
  • How to create Kaizen events
  • HowKaizen applies in healthcare settings, for process and clinical improvements
  • How to find, discuss, test/implement, document, and shareKaizen improvements
  • The role of leaders and managers in supporting staff members and physicians in their improvement work
  • A demonstration of KaiNexus’s technology to show how it “makes improvement easier”

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 9 – Human Resources

  • 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
  • 9.3 Develop Project Team
  • 9.4 Manage Project Team

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click Here To View The Recorded Version Of:

A Physician’s Perspective on Kaizen:
Employee Engagement & Continuous Improvement
In Healthcare

 

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Enjoy Some Additional Videos On Lean Healthcare

Key Concepts of Lean in Healthcare

Improving on the Suggestion Box – Continuous Improvement for Healthcare

Miami Children’s Hospital LEAN business improvement model

A Little bit about KaiNexus:

Make improvement happen

Companies and organizations (in healthcare and other industries) are under enormous pressure to improve quality and reduce cost. Whether you need to save millions of dollars, dramatically increase throughput, eliminate safety problems, or fully engage your employees, the KaiNexus can help drive, sustain, and manage this work. The KaiNexus collaborative improvement platform allows every member of your staff to participate in making your company better. KaiNexus makes improvement easierâ„¢. Learn more or start using KaiNexus today!

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Live Webinar – September 5th 2013, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU
Note: Although ASPE is an REP presentations may have to be recorded as a Cat C PDU Event – Contact Traci Lester Marketing Specialist at ASPE for more information

Elicitation is more than asking:
“What Is Your Problem & What Can I Do For You?”

Stakeholders need help to understand their needs. This help comes in the form of elicitation techniques, elicitation concepts that support success, supporting critical success factors (CSF’s), and understanding the road blocks to the process.

This webinar will cover the elicitation techniques from the BABOK, including the advantages and disadvantages of each, concepts that support success, CSF’s, and road blocks.

Presenter: Bob Keith

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 5 – Scope 9 – Human Resources

  • 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
  • 5.3 Define Scope
  • 9.3 Develop Project Team
  • 9.4 Manage Project Team

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to register for Elicitation Techniques: Advantages & Disadvantages

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Live Webinar – September 5th, 2013 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by: Eclipse Project Portfolio Management
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDUs Credits: Category C 1 PDU- Free PDU

During the project intake process all projects are considered critical, all others never get approved. So how do you decide which “critical” projects are most critical? These decisions are typically made politically, emotionally or without consistency.

The Impact:

  • Poor resource utilization
  • Frustrated resources
  • Projects not aligned with strategic objectives
  • Higher risk and lower ROI

Solution Q invites you to attend a webinar demonstrating a balanced approach to prioritizing initiatives. Projects affect many aspects of your business; all factors should be considered when taking on a new project. Learn the prioritization secrets of successful companies using a Project Portfolio Management mentality.

The Result:

  • Decreased risk
  • Higher ROI
  • Optimized resource utilization
  • Maximum aggregate value of projects

Who should attend this webinar?
Managers/Directors of PMOs, Project Managers

NOTE: You may have to hit the MORE… link to register for this session on the registration page.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning, Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

  • 4.1 Develop Project Charter
  • 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

Click to register for How to Prioritize Projects When Each One is Critical