Reengineering Of Operative & Invasive Services
Author: Moss
Reengineering of Operative and Invasive Services is the first—ever redesign sourcebook specific to surgical services. In this dynamic guidebook, discover how hospital administrators nationwide have made improvements in surgical services that have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars. With the help of case studies, detailed "how—to" instructions, updates on the latest technology, and practical tools such as sample data—gathering forms, charts, and more, one can move easily and smoothly through the process of reengineering.
Richard D. Hawkins
The spiral-bound book is a well written text about redesigning and reengineering for the surgical service environment. The purpose is to bring together in a single document the key concepts of redesigning and reengineering from business, management and health care literature that can be applied to improving the operational effectiveness of any surgical services department. The book is specifically targeted for physicians, surgical service managers, hospital administrators, and materials managers who represent key players in management of the surgical services department. The 12 chapters of the book walk the reader through the different phases of redesigning and reengineering, focusing on surgical services. Great emphasis is placed on how to collect data, data gathering tools, and the utilization of data to make lasting change. The final chapter places emphasis on the collaborative care design, which insures an integrated approach to care of the operative patient. The book is well written and easy to follow. Key points involving data tools, data collection, and data utilization is reinforced by the presence of illustrative charts and grafts. Much of the focus of the book is on "how-to," allowing readers the opportunity to readily use the concepts in their own particular work situation. Using the standards/recommended practices from the Joint Commission, Association of Operating Room Nurses, Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, and American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses, the author has put together quality indicators for the preoperative process, scheduling, patient care, information systems, material management, and management. A chapter dealing with scheduling and staffutilization presents material that can be readily used by the surgical services manager to deal with this frequently misused resource. This book is a welcome addition to surgical services literature. It encourages readers to go beyond their box to find solutions to the inefficiencies in their particular work environment. This is a book well worth reading and using.
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Reviewer: Richard D. Hawkins, RN, BS, MN, CNOR (Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital)
Description: The spiral-bound book is a well written text about redesigning and reengineering for the surgical service environment.
Purpose: The purpose is to bring together in a single document the key concepts of redesigning and reengineering from business, management and health care literature that can be applied to improving the operational effectiveness of any surgical services department.
Audience: The book is specifically targeted for physicians, surgical service managers, hospital administrators, and materials managers who represent key players in management of the surgical services department. The 12 chapters of the book walk the reader through the different phases of redesigning and reengineering, focusing on surgical services. Great emphasis is placed on how to collect data, data gathering tools, and the utilization of data to make lasting change. The final chapter places emphasis on the collaborative care design, which insures an integrated approach to care of the operative patient.
Features: The book is well written and easy to follow. Key points involving data tools, data collection, and data utilization is reinforced by the presence of illustrative charts and grafts. Much of the focus of the book is on "how-to," allowing readers the opportunity to readily use the concepts in their own particular work situation. Using the standards/recommended practices from the Joint Commission, Association of Operating Room Nurses, Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, and American Society of Post Anesthesia Nurses, the author has put together quality indicators for the preoperative process, scheduling, patient care, information systems, material management, and management. A chapter dealing with scheduling and staff utilization presents material that can be readily used by the surgical services manager to deal with this frequently misused resource.
Assessment: This book is a welcome addition to surgical services literature. It encourages readers to go beyond their box to find solutions to the inefficiencies in their particular work environment. This is a book well worth reading and using.
Rating
3 Stars from Doody
Table of Contents:
| Preface | ||
| Ch. 1 | Trends, Imperatives, and Components of Reengineering | 1 |
| Ch. 2 | Managing the Process | 11 |
| Ch. 3 | A Perioperative Primer: The Place, the Players, and the Network | 25 |
| Ch. 4 | Reengineering and Quality Control | 37 |
| Ch. 5 | Management Issues in Reengineering | 49 |
| Ch. 6 | Reengineering Scheduling and Staff Utilization | 63 |
| Ch. 7 | The Patient Flow Process | 77 |
| Ch. 8 | Remodeling Patient Care Roles in the OR | 95 |
| Ch. 9 | Reengineering in the Ancillary Departments | 107 |
| Ch. 10 | Reengineering Materials Management | 121 |
| Ch. 11 | Reengineering Information Systems | 135 |
| Ch. 12 | Collaborative Care Design: A Global Reengineering Tool | 151 |
| App. A | Sample Task Analysis | 167 |
| App. B | Sample Analysis of Shared and Primary Tasks | 169 |
| App. C | Sample Core Competencies | 171 |
| App. D | Sample Surgical Technologist Job Description | 175 |
| App. E - Glossary | 177 | |
| Index | 179 |
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Sacred Longings: Ecofeminist Theology and Globalization
Author: Mary C Grey
Noted theologian Mary Grey believes we have gotten out of touch with our deepest desires and that this has caused us to acquiesce in global capitalism's most problematic characteristics. Story and symbol, she argues, can put us back in touch with our "sacred longings." Focusing on such simple yet profound symbols as water, light, and sacred space, she tries to re-instill a spiritual quest. In the end, she envisions spirituality - a kind of ecomystical renewal - as an element in the transformation of desire, lived out in Christian community.
Part One examines how our culture has lost heart; Part Two analyzes our restless hearts; Part Three asks us to take heart and rekindle our thirst for righteousness.
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