Why mess with a good thing? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Our system works. But can it be better? When is the last time any part of the system has been improved? Does it function optimally for everyone... Read More
I spent the majority of last week at a training about lean tools and concepts. At the beginning of the class, the instructor asked how many people volunteered for the class as opposed to how many were “voluntold” to attend... Read More
How many times have I preached my sermon about the innovation of nurses and how we’re the best innovators in the world? Many, many times. Because. It’s. True. Nurses are constantly working around broken, inefficient processes and systems. We come... Read More
My poor, aching teeth have me living as a patient these days – a terribly impatient one at that. Wisdom teeth long overdue to be pulled now have me at their mercy. I rearranged my weekend plans because of pain.... Read More
The Article: Johnson, J.E., Mastro, K.A., & Smith, A.L. (2012). From Toyota to the bedside: Nurses can lead the lean way in health care reform. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 36(3), 234-42. Big Idea: The Toyota Production System of the 1960’s produced a new quality and... Read More
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It’s no secret I love a creative mind, especially in nursing. I am quite fortunate to work with some crazily creative people from other disciplines. You know that moment when you share an idea you’ve had for a while with... Read More