To implement a lean process in my work space, I decided to focus on motion. By decreasing the motions necessary to function in my work space, I can save time and work more efficiently. To do this, I put the most commonly used objects: pen, pencil, lap top and charger, and biology book in close reach. The lap top charger is run underneath the desk to reduce clutter. Other items that are used less frequently: highlighter, post-it notes, calculator and physics books, are stored near by in drawers. And items that are only used occasionally, like my accounting book, and printer are stored in a closet.
By having the items that I use most frequently easily accessible I can spend less time moving around and searching for them. This will allow me to focus on my work more, which in turn will lead to a more productive study session.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Blog 13: Criteria for Evaluation
Quality: Evaluate group members by ranking in numerical
order; do not include yourself in this evaluation.
1. Participation:
a. researching
topics
b. adding
to the conversation
c. asking
questions
d. attendance
in group meeting and class
2. contributions
a. quality
effort
3. Tasks
accomplished
a. follow
the timeline established by the group
4. professionalism
5. communication
Monday, November 7, 2011
Blog 12: 5S
For my 5S project, I organized a messy work area. While doing so I assessed the 8S's discussed in class. The first S is for Sorting: I disposed of unneeded papers and materials, and stored tools that weren't frequently used to reduce clutter.
The second S stands for Straightening: To exercise straightening, I grouped together writing utensils by type, and found a home for all of the materials that are used on a regular basis. This will make materials easily accessible when needed.
For the third S, Sweeping: I dusted, and vacuumed the work area. I placed a garbage can under the desk to make cleaning easier and I put an air freshener in the room to provide a fresh aroma.
The next S is for Standardizing. This S will be practiced in daily and weekly cleaning routines. When things are reorganized, they will go back in their places so that they can be easily found.
To go along with standardizing, the next S, Sustaining the discipline, allows for change where it is fit. Over time, the materials used at this work place may vary, therefore it's important to periodically reassess the needs of the work place.
Safety is the next S that is sometimes included in the 5S process. For this work space, I stored sharp objects out of immediate reach, so that they are not accidentally grabbed. I also made sure that proper power strips were used so that circuits were not blown.
For Security, I made sure that window fixtures had proper locks and that the server being used was password protected.
The final S, Satisfaction, can be assessed after the re-organized work space is used. The worker can make suggestions and describe features that they would change. The work space can then be re-adjusted to accommodate for the the workers needs and preferences.
The second S stands for Straightening: To exercise straightening, I grouped together writing utensils by type, and found a home for all of the materials that are used on a regular basis. This will make materials easily accessible when needed.
For the third S, Sweeping: I dusted, and vacuumed the work area. I placed a garbage can under the desk to make cleaning easier and I put an air freshener in the room to provide a fresh aroma.
The next S is for Standardizing. This S will be practiced in daily and weekly cleaning routines. When things are reorganized, they will go back in their places so that they can be easily found.
To go along with standardizing, the next S, Sustaining the discipline, allows for change where it is fit. Over time, the materials used at this work place may vary, therefore it's important to periodically reassess the needs of the work place.
Safety is the next S that is sometimes included in the 5S process. For this work space, I stored sharp objects out of immediate reach, so that they are not accidentally grabbed. I also made sure that proper power strips were used so that circuits were not blown.
For Security, I made sure that window fixtures had proper locks and that the server being used was password protected.
The final S, Satisfaction, can be assessed after the re-organized work space is used. The worker can make suggestions and describe features that they would change. The work space can then be re-adjusted to accommodate for the the workers needs and preferences.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Blog 11: Quality Management
Identify and describe a quality management process that is utilized in your field of interest. Typically this process is in response or guided by a professional organization in that field. Identify that organization.
In the Physical Therapy profession, PTs utilize surveys to measure and evaluate patients' progress throughout therapy. One company that has a series of surveys for PTs to use is Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. (FOTO). On their website, they describe how their system works: "Patients complete our survey on their first visit, or at intake. Surveys are tailored to the specific care type, body part or impairment requiring treatment. The survey is retaken one or more times during the patient's course of treatment, and again at discharge. The outcome is the difference between the FS Score at intake and the FS Score at discharge."
This ensures quality in care by proving that a patient is improving or has improved upon discharge from therapy. FOTO is recognized by other organizations as being a legitimate and accurate measure of quality. This system of managing quality is approved by the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative. The information gathered from these surveys can also be directly delivered to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Sources:
http://www.fotoinc.com/assets/pdf/UnderstandingNeuro.pdf
In the Physical Therapy profession, PTs utilize surveys to measure and evaluate patients' progress throughout therapy. One company that has a series of surveys for PTs to use is Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. (FOTO). On their website, they describe how their system works: "Patients complete our survey on their first visit, or at intake. Surveys are tailored to the specific care type, body part or impairment requiring treatment. The survey is retaken one or more times during the patient's course of treatment, and again at discharge. The outcome is the difference between the FS Score at intake and the FS Score at discharge."
This ensures quality in care by proving that a patient is improving or has improved upon discharge from therapy. FOTO is recognized by other organizations as being a legitimate and accurate measure of quality. This system of managing quality is approved by the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative. The information gathered from these surveys can also be directly delivered to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Sources:
http://www.fotoinc.com/assets/pdf/UnderstandingNeuro.pdf
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