An urban pediatric hospital on the east coast of the United States serves thousands of patients daily. Recently, in its continuous effort to improve the quality of service, this pediatric care facility hired Array Architects to help design a new clinical space. This new space was expected to house three existing clinics currently operating in […]
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What do you need for a high-quality simulation model? In my previous post, “What can simulation do for your health system?” I highlighted some of the merits of performing discrete event simulations. This second installment brings to light what I believe are the main components necessary to develop a high-quality simulation.
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Recently featured in the Society for Health Systems’ March 2015 Newsletter. What can simulation do for your health system? Discrete event simulation is a powerful analysis tool that allows users to test different options with real data before a decision is made. While simulation can benefit various industries, this post focuses on the specific advantages […]
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When Array first implemented a daily huddle about six months ago, there were no indications that it would evolve as much as it has. In the beginning, the daily huddle involved the design staff who work on architectural projects and focused on evaluating daily metrics related to our balanced scorecard. Today, the entire office meets […]
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Every day at Array we strive to improve our delivery process so our customers can receive the best quality product we can produce. Plan-Do-Study-Adjust (PDSA) is a process improvement tool that aids in the creation of better processes. Using Karen Martin’s clarified version of the PDSA found in The Outstanding Organization, employees at Array are […]
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I recently read an article that delved into some research regarding the effects of a good night’s sleep. The article couldn’t have appeared in my inbox at a better time. On July 16, I received a Fitbit® from Array. A Fitbit® is a small tracking device housed within a rubber wrist band that keeps track […]
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The role of Industrial Engineers does not traditionally involve work in the architecture or healthcare industries. Presently, however, given the high rate of healthcare costs in America, the industry is experimenting with a marriage of process engineers and architects to create more cost-effective environments with higher quality care. One recent example of architectural optimization in […]
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