Introduction Process mapping (PM) supports better understanding of complex systems and
adaptation of improvement interventions to their local context. However, there is little …

Objectives We used the process mapping method and Three Delays framework, to identify
and visually represent the relationship between critical actions, decisions and barriers to …

Emergency departments (EDs) are dynamic, complex, and demanding environments.
Introducing changes that lead to improvements in EDs can be challenging owing to the high …

METHODS With research ethics board approval (CW11-0274/H11-0276), we performed a
retrospective review of all emergent class 1 operations at BC Children's Hospital …

Abstract Background The Volta River Authority Hospital (VRAH) is a district hospital
associated with a large public works project in Akosombo, Ghana, that has developed a …

Abstract Background Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an
evidence-based process to recognize and intervene with people who use substances …

This article discusses performance improvement (PI) data collection processes and the
various tools that can be used to analyze and display data through the duration of a PI …

Objectives: To Map and describe the activities and risks of a surgical process in a
specialized hospital, and propose strategies for patient safety through a risk management …

Background: Digital rectal examination (DRE) is considered an important part of the physical
examination. However, it is unclear how many patients have a DRE performed at the primary …

BACKGROUND: Traditional care of patients with geriatric hip fracture has been fragmented
with patients admitted under various specialty services and to different units within a …