Compare and contrast the two approaches that you select- focus on what is “similar” and what is “different” between the two approaches.

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Compare and contrast the two approaches that you select- focus on what is “similar” and what is “different” between the two approaches.

Lean & Six Sigma.

• Compare and contrast the two approaches that you select- focus on what is “similar” and what is “different” between the two approaches.
• Describe what unique contributions to quality each of the two approaches bring.
• Discuss whether or not either of the approaches are more useful to a given patient care setting as opposed to another (for instance, is one better applied to the ambulatory care setting as opposed to the emergency department setting).
• Give an opinion as to which approach is preferential and why.
Case Assignment Expectations
Length: 3 pages
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question
Format: APA
Required Readings
Coddington, J. A., & Sands, L. P. (2008). Cost of Health Care and Quality Outcomes of Patients At Nurse-Managed Clinics. Nursing Economics. 26(2), 75-81. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest
Feng, Q. & Antony, J. (2010), Integrating DEA into Six Sigma methodology for measuring health service efficiency. The Journal of the Operational Research Society, 61(7) 1112-1122. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest
Hoerl, R. W. & Gardner, M. M. (2010). Lean Six Sigma, creativity, and innovation. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, 1(1), 30. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest
Kollberg, B., Dahlgaard, J. J., & Per-Olaf, B. (2007). Measuring lean initiatives in health care services: Issues and findings. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management,56(1), 7-24. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest
Nold, H. (2011). Merging knowledge creation theory with the Six-Sigma model for improving organizations: The continuous Loop model.International Journal of Management, 28(2), 469-477. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest
Vonnegut, M. (2007). Is Quality Improvement Improving Quality? A View from the Doctor’s Office, The New England Journal of Medicine, 357(26), 2652. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest
Vuori, H. (2007). Introducing quality assurance: an exercise in audacity, International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 20(1), 10. Retrieved November 2012 from Proquest

 

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