HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT II Flashcards
who was the toyota engineer who developed much of the LEAN strategy
Taiichi ohno
what are the most valuable resources in a lean house
people
what element is develop a safe, evidence-based, cost effective, patient-centered care plan
element 2.4
what element is to apply systematic methods relating to practice based improvements and the reduction of errors
element 4.8
what element is to demonstrate patient-centered care, including the ability to build the physician-patient partnership
element 5.1
what element is to demonstrate effective written and electronic communication
element 5.4
what element is to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and to continuous learning behaviors
element 6.5
what element is to demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement safe, effective, efficient, timely, patient centered and equitable systems of care
element 7.5
what is the goal of six sigma
drives improvements in quality and reliability by reducing variation
what is the problem solving method for six sigma
DMAIC: define, measure, analyze, improve and control
what is the goal of 5S
approach to waste and variability identification and elimination that relies on stabilizing the work environment
what does the 5S stand for
Sort, simplify, sweep, standardize, self-discipline/sustain
define contract
an agreement between 2 or more parties creating obligations that are enforceable in court or otherwise recognizable at law
what is the consultants primary function in a consulting/contractor agreement
prepare subsidiary for sale
what are the essential elements of a contract
offer, acceptance, consideration, meeting of the minds
what are the types of contracts
written, oral, implied/quasi
what is a breach
failing to perform any term of a contract, written or oral, without legitimate legal excuse
what is the definition of indemnification
who pays damages
what does integration clause mean
contract reflects entire understanding
what does ADR provision stand for
alternative dispute resolution
what is a 409A
deferred compensation plan
what is the state retention requirement of medical records after discharge of a patient in pennsylvania
7 years
what are the 4 risk management philosophies
avoidance, reduction of effects, transfer, acceptance
what are 3 three key mandates for hiring/staffing
hire the best; make them better (training); be an advocate for your employees
what percentage of physicians were self-employed in 1983
75.8%
which physicians are most likely to be practice owners
specialty surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists
what are accountable care organizations (ACOs)
groups of providers who care for a wide variety of health needs of a defined patient population
what are some examples of procedures done in ambulatory care
blood tests, imaging, endoscopy, biopsies, catheterizations, childbirth, plastic surgery
what type of medicine is a primary care practice with limited number of patients who typically self-pay fees for unlimited access to physicians
concierge medicine
what are the advantages of concierge medicine
better service for patients, better lifestyle for physicians
what are the negatives of concierge medicine
these physicians on average earn slightly less, insurance regulations, risk, marketing demands
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
heijunka
what is the term for safety element/be watchful for all defects
jidoka
what is the definition of kanban
sign: single that more resources are needed (just in time)
what is the definition of andon
light: signal for a need or problem with equipment or process
what is the definition of Takt time
paced treatment: providing service at and to meet the rate of demand from patients
describe one piece flow of lean
appropriate grouping of equipment, supplies and information; cell (work area) structure, one patient/all functions
describe pull treatment of lean
patients determine the services