HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT II Flashcards

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who was the toyota engineer who developed much of the LEAN strategy

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Taiichi ohno

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2
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what are the most valuable resources in a lean house

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people

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3
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what element is develop a safe, evidence-based, cost effective, patient-centered care plan

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element 2.4

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what element is to apply systematic methods relating to practice based improvements and the reduction of errors

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element 4.8

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what element is to demonstrate patient-centered care, including the ability to build the physician-patient partnership

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element 5.1

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what element is to demonstrate effective written and electronic communication

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element 5.4

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what element is to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and to continuous learning behaviors

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element 6.5

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what element is to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement safe, effective, efficient, timely, patient centered and equitable systems of care

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element 7.5

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9
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what is the goal of six sigma

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drives improvements in quality and reliability by reducing variation

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10
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what is the problem solving method for six sigma

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DMAIC: define, measure, analyze, improve and control

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what is the goal of 5S

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approach to waste and variability identification and elimination that relies on stabilizing the work environment

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what does the 5S stand for

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Sort, simplify, sweep, standardize, self-discipline/sustain

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13
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define contract

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an agreement between 2 or more parties creating obligations that are enforceable in court or otherwise recognizable at law

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what is the consultants primary function in a consulting/contractor agreement

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prepare subsidiary for sale

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15
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what are the essential elements of a contract

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offer, acceptance, consideration, meeting of the minds

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16
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what are the types of contracts

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written, oral, implied/quasi

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17
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what is a breach

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failing to perform any term of a contract, written or oral, without legitimate legal excuse

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18
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what is the definition of indemnification

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who pays damages

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19
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what does integration clause mean

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contract reflects entire understanding

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20
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what does ADR provision stand for

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alternative dispute resolution

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21
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what is a 409A

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deferred compensation plan

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22
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what is the state retention requirement of medical records after discharge of a patient in pennsylvania

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7 years

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23
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what are the 4 risk management philosophies

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avoidance, reduction of effects, transfer, acceptance

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24
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what are 3 three key mandates for hiring/staffing

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hire the best; make them better (training); be an advocate for your employees

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25
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what percentage of physicians were self-employed in 1983

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75.8%

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26
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which physicians are most likely to be practice owners

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specialty surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists

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27
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what are accountable care organizations (ACOs)

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groups of providers who care for a wide variety of health needs of a defined patient population

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28
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what are some examples of procedures done in ambulatory care

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blood tests, imaging, endoscopy, biopsies, catheterizations, childbirth, plastic surgery

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29
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what type of medicine is a primary care practice with limited number of patients who typically self-pay fees for unlimited access to physicians

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concierge medicine

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30
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what are the advantages of concierge medicine

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better service for patients, better lifestyle for physicians

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31
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what are the negatives of concierge medicine

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these physicians on average earn slightly less, insurance regulations, risk, marketing demands

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32
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what term describes leveled production, no bottlenecks or waste; studies all sequential steps in the process, the time each step takes and the time each step takes

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heijunka

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33
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what is the term for safety element/be watchful for all defects

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jidoka

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34
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what is the definition of kanban

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sign: single that more resources are needed (just in time)

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35
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what is the definition of andon

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light: signal for a need or problem with equipment or process

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36
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what is the definition of Takt time

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paced treatment: providing service at and to meet the rate of demand from patients

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37
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describe one piece flow of lean

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appropriate grouping of equipment, supplies and information; cell (work area) structure, one patient/all functions

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38
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describe pull treatment of lean

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patients determine the services

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39
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define muda

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waste: that which consumes resources but adds nothing of value (the worst is patient death)

40
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what are the 7 wastes/muda that were identified with lean

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processing, stock on hand (inventory), movement, defective products, overproduction, time on hand (waiting), transportation

41
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describe sweep of the 5S structure

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identify and remove unsafe conditions; restore everything to its proper place at days end or treatment end

42
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what does “par” mean in the kanban terminology

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safe number of supply items that must be readily available

43
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what does sleeping inventory mean

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that which is not needed

44
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what is the key formula for kanban and supply

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daily use X lead time = minimal required inventory

45
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what does Kaizen mean

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kai= incremental change; zen= refining value

46
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what does a kaizen officer do

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develops action plans; clean state (take a fresh look at processes)

47
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what is the main goal of six sigma

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elimination of all/virtually all defects

48
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what are the 7 flows of lean

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patients, clinicians, medication, supplies, information, equipment, process engineering

49
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what were the goals of the saskatchewan project

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higher quality care, reduce health’s share of the provincial budget, release dollars to programs that support health

50
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what was the first lean project

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redesign of a new children’s hospital

51
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what are the sections for the consulting agreement

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engagement, term of agreement, services, compensation, benefits and insurance, conflict, confidentiality, assignment/successors

52
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what does it mean to act in fiduciary role

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individual that another has posed trusted to protect money and may act for another in good faith and confidence and loyalty

53
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what is the worst provision for the physician employee in contracts

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covenant not to compete

54
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what are the essential elements of contracts that can be enforced in court

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TACO: offer, acceptance, considerations, meeting of the minds to agree terms

55
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what is equitable estoppel

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establishment with an implied/quasi contract that requires the party asserting the claim to present evidence

56
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when are contracts unenforceable

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lack of mutual assent, illegality, capacity, coercion, fraud, state of frauds, parol-evidence rule, breach

57
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what is the definition of parol-evidence role

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written contracts are only evidence of the agreement

58
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define statute of frauds

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rule of law from 1600s (england) which requires written authorization of transfer interest in a property; cannot be transferred unless in writing

59
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define restrictive convenants

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established role that one can contract to refrain from engaging in a trade

60
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what is the point of a restrictive covenant against competition

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forestall unfair competition (won’t compete with employer)

61
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what is the point of a restrictive confidentiality covenant

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restrict employee from using/disclosing categories of information that are deemed confidential

62
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what is the point of a restrictive covenant of anti-piracy covenant

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former employee is prohibited from soliciting or inducing other employees from leaving the company

63
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define termination for cause

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failure to comply with contract terms

64
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describe umbrella insurance

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protects assets and future income above the standard, able to fill coverage gaps

65
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what is the point of employment practices liability insurance

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protects from employee suing employers

66
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what are the 4 risk management philosophies

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transfer, acceptance, reduction of effects, avoidance

67
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what are the 2 key principles for hiring and staffing

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fairness and consistency

68
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what is the point of the national practitioner data bank- 1986 health care improvement act

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all payments on behalf of all physicians in connections with medical liability settlements and adverse peer reviewed actions against licensee

69
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how many AOA specialities are there

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18

70
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what are the 3Ps

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production, preparation, process

71
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what is the recommended time per patient based on market demand

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10.5 minutes per patient

72
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what is the job of the kaizen officer

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develops action plans from a clean slate, educates, evaluates, etc.

73
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what does process engineering focus on

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design, operations, control and optimization of processes through the aid of systemic efforts

74
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who developed six sigma

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motorola

75
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what are the 5 steps to six signal

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define the defect; measure (time/results/cost of defect); analyze (why does this happen); improve (whats the solution); control (maintain/sustain the solution)

76
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what was the biggest problem with the case of park nicollet heath services

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sleeping inventory

77
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what type of scheduling was adopted by virginia mason medical center institute so that they could serve more cancer patients per day

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cascade scheduling= staggering start times for patients and staff

78
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what was the biggest tactical problem with virginia mason medical center, center for hyperbaric medicine

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difficulty bringing the chamber into the building

79
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what was the biggest issue with park nicollet heath services, primary care, standard rooming

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lack of consistency

80
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what term describes an individual whom another party has placed the utmost trust and confidence to manage and protect money/property (acting for another’s benefit)

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fiduciary

81
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what is the definition of indemnification

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protection in case of a law suit (who pays damages)

82
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what term describes approval to provide specific services or practice at a particular facility

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privileging

83
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what word is described as a personal trainer with the mastery of a body of knowledge

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sensei

84
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what is one of the main challenges to healthcare industry

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inefficiency of traditional hospital structure

85
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what is the definition of value stream

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specific activities required to provide a specific service to the patient

86
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what is the floor of the lean model

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leveled production/heijunka

87
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what are the 3 aspects of standard operations (lean)

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standard work, takt time, standard work in progress

88
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what is the definition of greenfield

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a new facility or process

89
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what is the definition of brownfield

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established facility or process

90
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define catch ball process

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goals are proposed and discussed by people all the way up and down the chain of command

91
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define hashin kanri

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management by policy

92
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what is the goal of hashing kanri

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gives high visibility to individual and group accountabilities

93
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what is the definition of gamba

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where work gets done

94
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what is the definition of pokayoke

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proofing device/procedure to prevent defects

95
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define muri

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unreasonableness