Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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515411 | Healthcare | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Many healthcare organizations using Lean are becoming interested in the Patient and Family Centered Care Methodology and Practice (PFCC M/P). We suggest that integrating the two approaches can accelerate the pace of improvement and provide a powerful mechanism to keep the patient and family as the primary focus of improvement activities. We describe the two approaches and note the ways in which they are complementary. We then discuss the ways in which integrating the PFCC M/P adds value to patients, families, providers, and organizations and accelerates transformation. Finally, we suggest ways to implement PFCC M/P within Lean healthcare organizations.
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Authors
Anthony M. DiGioia III, Pamela K. Greenhouse, Tanya Chermak, Margaret A. Hayden,