HS 450 Unit 7 Responses
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Alyssa,
Excellent post this week! I feel you had a lot of great insights and furthered this week’s
discission. Regulator changes can be a great help to your healthcare organization, or it can lead
to its downfall. I totally agree that it can very much be a challenge to adapt to new regulatory
changes due to needing investments in your time and finances. I thought you gave some great
examples of effective project management. I think it’s important for all healthcare managers to
have a base line knowledge of what Lean Six Sigma is and why it is so important to
building a
thriving and sustainable practice. I look forward to reading more of your posts in the future.
Dillon
Major regulatory changes can be perceived as both an opportunity and a threat to a
healthcare organization. A major regulatory change can bring about new standards and
guidelines that promote quality improvement and patient safety. It can offer a chance for
healthcare organizations to reassess and enhance their processes, systems, and practices.
On the other hand, major regulatory changes may require significant investments in terms of
time, resources, and finances. Adapting to new regulations and compliance requirements can
be challenging and may lead to disruptions in operations in the short term. It could also pose
a risk if the organization fails to comply with the new standards, potentially resulting in
penalties or damaged reputation.
Project management techniques can be instrumental in driving organizational change related
to quality management in healthcare. Here are two methodologies that can be considered:
Lean Six Sigma is a method that combines Lean principles (eliminating waste, optimizing
processes) and Six Sigma (reducing variation, improving quality). It focuses on identifying
and eliminating inefficiencies, reducing defects, and enhancing the quality of healthcare
services. This methodology employs a structured approach, including defining metrics,
analyzing data, developing improvement strategies, implementing changes, and continuously
monitoring progress.
Agile project management is a flexible and iterative approach that involves cross-functional
teams working collaboratively to deliver incremental improvements. Agile methodologies,
such as Scrum or Kanban, promote adaptability, transparency, and quick feedback cycles.
These methods are well-suited for healthcare organizations that require frequent adjustments
and continuous improvement in quality management processes.
References
American Society for Quality. (2022).
Six sigma definition - what is lean six
sigma?
Asq.org.
https://asq.org/quality-resources/six-sigma
APM. (2016).
Agile project management
. Apm.org.uk.
https://www.apm.org.uk/resources/find-
a-resource/agile-project-management/
Ashley,
You had a very well written post this week. I found it to be very insightful and engaging. You did
a great job at explaining regulatory health compliance and made it easy to understand. I agree
that they can be a good and a bad thing. It can be a challenge for treating providers and clinical
staff to stay on top of the changes in healthcare as well as regulatory changes. I agree that it can
also have a negative effect on care for patients. Six Sigma is a great project management
mythology for improving a companies quality management program. I thought you used a great
source as well for this discussion. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Dillon
Would a major regulation change be an opportunity or a threat in a healthcare organization?
According to the Healthcare Compliance Pros(n.d.), regulatory health compliance is a set of
guidelines and laws a healthcare organization and providers must adhere to. Regulations are set to
protect the patients, staff, and organizations. I feel that a major change in regulations can be a good
and bad thing. The change may help a situation that needs to be addressed and patients will get
better quality care. However, the change may not have the best effects. Some providers and staff feel
that the constant change in regulations impacts the care provider to the patient. A major regulation
change may also cause more expenses because of the change, stated Robin Singh (2018).
In what ways could project management techniques be used to drive organizational change as it
relates to quality management?
Project managers play a big role in organizational change. They bring certain skills that can
make the change more effective. Those skills are:
Communication
Leadership
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Time management
Here are 2 project management methodologies that could be ideal for quality management at a
healthcare organization.
Waterfall Methodology- the waterfall method is the most laid out straightforward traditional
approach. The project is mapped out for each phase. The waterfall method in healthcare uses
charts and has a rigid structure but it points out the difficulties and how those can be
addressed.
Six Sigma- “The main focus of Six Sigma is identifying and removing causes of defect and
suboptimal efficiency in projects.” (LBodarchuk, 2022) When using this methodology project
managers rely on quality management, empirical statistics, and expert personnel.
LBodnarchuk. (2022, September 6).
The importance of Project Management in Healthcare: 5
methodologies explained
. ProspHire.
https://www.prosphire.com/blog/the-importance-
of-project-management-in-healthcare-5-methodologies-explained/#explained
Singh, R. (2018, October 29).
Top 10 regulatory challenges in the healthcare environment?
. ?
| Risk & Compliance Matters by NAVEX.
https://www.navex.com/blog/article/top-10-
regulatory-challenges-in-the-healthcare-environment/
What is regulatory compliance in healthcare industry?
. Healthcare Compliance Pros.
(n.d.).
https://www.healthcarecompliancepros.com/blog/what-is-regulatory-compliance-
in-healthcare
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