Beyond Traditional Bundles:Beyond Traditional Bundles:
THE ART OF GETTING THINGS DONETHE ART OF GETTING THINGS DONE
Denise Murphy, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC
Vice President, Quality and Pt. Safety
Main Line Health System
Philadelphia, PA
ObjectivesObjectives
• Review the evidence and best practices for reducing healthcare associated infections (HAI)
• Discuss strategies for initiating change in an organized
manner
• Outline roles, responsibilities and power of data in driving
change
• Discuss three critical success factors in engaging others: influence, persuasion and concise communication
• Understand unique issues in engaging physicians in quality and patient safety efforts
• Review tools/methods effective in improving outcomes
The State of the Science in The State of the Science in Improving Clinical OutcomesImproving Clinical OutcomesAvoiding Preventable HarmAvoiding Preventable Harm
BUNDLES of Prevention Measures, BUNDLES of Prevention Measures, Best Practices Best Practices
or Evidenceor Evidence--based Medicine Standardsbased Medicine Standards
Infection Prevention
– CLABSI
– CAUTI
– VAP
– SSI
• Pressure Ulcers
• Patient Falls
• Culture of Safety
MLHS Central LineMLHS Central Line--Associated Bloodstream Infection Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Prevention(CLABSI) Prevention
• Appropriate criteria-based utilization of central lines
• Hand hygiene
• Central line kits/carts
• Use of checklist for every insertion
• Line site choice (femoral site<internal jugular<subclavian<PICC)
• Chlorhexidine gluconate to cleanse skin before insertion
• Full barrier precautions for insertion
• Stabilization of cannula
• Transparent dressing and routine site check
• Daily assessment of need for central line
• Scrub the hub
• Drill down on use of PICC lines and using central line for blood draw
• Timely feedback about outcomes (rates) and process (bundles)
• Real time review of each infection by BSI prevention PI teams
MLHS CatheterMLHS Catheter--associated Urinary Tract Infection associated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Prevention(UTI) Prevention
• Appropriate criteria-based Foley catheter insertion
• Hand Hygiene
• Nurse-driven urinary catheter removal protocol
• Evaluation of silver-coated catheters
• Daily assessment of need for catheter
• Point prevalence survey on documentation
• Education for residents and nurses on insertion technique
• Review of each case by UTI prevention PI team
• CMS Surgical Care Improvement Project requirement to remove on first or second post-op day (or document why catheter is necessary)
MLHS VentilatorMLHS Ventilator--associated Pneumonia associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention(VAP) Prevention
• Hand Hygiene
• Daily weaning assessments, “sedation vacation” in standing orders
• Elevate head of bed (HOB) at least 30 degrees
• High-low evacuation endotracheal tubes for subglottic suction
• Oral care every 2 hours by nursing or respiratory therapy
• Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse twice/day
• Mandatory documentation fields for HOB and mouth care in electronic
documentation
• Feedback to caregivers when opportunity for mouth care is missed
• No routine vent circuit changes
• Emphasis on minimal opening of vent circuits
• Ambulate as early as possible or investigate mobility options
• Review of each infection by VAP prevention PI teams
• NO RAZORS; if hair must be removed, use clippers
• CHG wipe (skin antiseptic) for hip/knee surgery patients
• Use of CHG/alcohol skin prep
• Pre-operative prophylactic antibiotic choice and timing
• Post-operative discontinuation of prophylactic antibiotic
• Meeting with surgical specialty group when cluster identified
• Normothermia (normal body temperature)
• Infection prevention rounds in surgical suites
• Review of each infection by SSI prevention PI teams
MLSH Surgical Site Infection MLSH Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention(SSI) Prevention
MLHS Falls PreventionMLHS Falls Prevention
• Critical Assessment and re-assessment, include input from Pharmacy & Physical Therapy
• Falls risk communicated at handoffs• Evaluate unit equipment: alarms, low bed use, mats • High Falls Units
� Redesign unit care model (rounding, staffing, shift time) based on time of falls
� Re-institute Fall Huddle and post fall debriefing
• Consider � Bedside reporting, collaborate on risk, assess environment
• Hospital/Unit Falls Champions• Post “# days since (date of) last fall”
MLHS Pressure Ulcer PreventionMLHS Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• Pressure ulcer risk assessment for every patient on admission
• Reassess risk for all patients daily
• Inspect skin of at-risk patients daily
• Manage moisture
• Optimize nutrition/hydration
• Minimize pressure
• Experienced wound nurses to lead/educate
• Actively engage medical staff - documentation of ulcer ‘present on admission’ is critical
What Are Top Performers Doing?What Are Top Performers Doing?Evidence-based measures (bundles) Reliability engineered into processes
(cues, forcing functions, etc.)
Zero tolerance for PSAE
(preventable serious adverse events)
Standardized processes
(e.g., order sets)
Just Culture of Safety Technology enabled best practice
Medical staff fully engaged Real time analysis of events
Front line empowered Certification for risky procedures
Clear expectations set for safe behaviors Strong measurement/analysis
Reciprocal accountability Organized spread of learning
Commitment to teamwork Effective PI framework and tools
Formal, standard communication system Dedicated, skilled facilitators
Transparency and rapid feedback system PI oversight function
Systems approach to problem solving Simulation
We know WHAT to do, We know WHAT to do, itit’’s HOW to do it thats HOW to do it that’’s so s so
challenging!challenging!
• Identify the need for change using data
• State the problem concisely with a relevant description of problem / desired outcome
• Get the right people involved
– Identify a sponsor, multidisciplinary champions, expert facilitator, and leaders (possibly one from each discipline)
– Get management’s buy-in for project then commitment for their staff to
participate
• Back your request for change with data: pertinent studies, statistical rigor, their own patients’ information
� Femoral line utilization point prevalence
� ANOVA for SCIP (antibiotic timing)
� No Razor Campaign
Driving ChangeDriving Change……where to beginwhere to begin
• Find out what physician and team member priorities are…then align your requests with their needs
� Best outcomes for their patients
� SPEED, efficiency
� Research support
� Financial re-numeration
• Explain process (what, how, why?)
• Explain roles and responsibilities clearly
Where to beginWhere to begin……
• Sanction change and hold others accountable
• Align key leaders
• Create environment that enables change
• Devote time, energy and resources to change
• Publicly demonstrate resolve that change will happen
• Track and analyze progress, provide feedback to others
• Ensure a communication strategy exists
• Make rounds and acknowledge those implementing the change
• Link change to benefits for individuals and the organization
• Talk with those who express concerns or resistance
Roles: SPONSORSRoles: SPONSORS
• Demonstrate public and private support for an idea
• Act as role model by trying new ideas first
• Try to influence colleagues who don’t support change
• Contribute expertise or direct experience with a change
• Become knowledgeable and be able to answer ? about change
Roles: CHAMPIONSRoles: CHAMPIONS
• Support sponsor (s) to be successful^
• Supports the leader (usually content expert/process owner)*
• Help to plan, execute implementation of change*
• Teach new knowledge and skills*^
• Provide technical support and expertise*
– Select tools and methods to design and implement change
• Through relationship skills, influence those who will be implementing the change^
• Listen to concerns of those implementing change and obtain/support removal of barriers^
Roles: Roles: *FACILITATORS/LEADERS^*FACILITATORS/LEADERS^
83ICU (MICU)
Primary Bloodstream Infection Rates
Femoral Line Utilization % and (2004-2005)
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BSI Mean Fem Line % Mean
Femoral Line Tracking
Back request for change with pertinent data, relevant information…
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
SCIP: PreSCIP: Pre--intervention state: intervention state: colorectalcolorectal serviceservice
250200150100500-50-100-150
USLLSL
Antibiotic Timing in Minutes
Process Capability Analysis for
Prophylactic antibiotic received within one hour prior to surgical incision
BJH SIP Colorectal Procedures vs. BJH Overall SIP Procedures
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JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB
2004 2005
Month
% of compliance
OVERALL COLON
COLORECTALSERVICE
Six Sigma: reducing variationSix Sigma: reducing variationSix Sigma: reducing variationSix Sigma: reducing variation
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
Minutes
Frequency
250200150100500-50-100-150
7
6
5
4
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1
0
Normal
Colorectal Surgical ServiceAntibiotic Timing August -Oct 2005
SCIP: PostSCIP: Post--intervention state intervention state
Interventions:•Colorectal pre-op and post-op standing orders were revised to reflect SCIP
guidelines
•Roles were clarified
� Surgeons are responsible for writing pre-op antibiotic orders
� Anesthesia staff are responsible for administration of pre-op antibiotics•An antibiotic question was added to the surgical “time out”
•A method was developed for rapid electronic feedback of individual service
compliance rates to surgeons/anesthesiology
Next steps:• Roll out to all surgical services
• Develop control plans to sustain gain for colorectal services
• Electronic method to monitor post-op glucose in cardiac pts.
• Electronic method to monitor core temp in colorectal surg. pts.
SIP 1 Prophylactic antibiotic received within one hour prior to surgical incision
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JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT
2004 2005Month
% of compliance
OVERALL COLON
COLORECTALSERVICE
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
Summary of Hair Removal Studies with Infection Rates Summary of Hair Removal Studies with Infection Rates
Associated with Different Hair Removal MethodsAssociated with Different Hair Removal MethodsAuthor, Year Published Infection Rate per Hair Removal Method
Razor Clipper Depilator
y
NONE
Seropoian & Reynolds, 1971 5.6 0.6 0.6
Alexander & Morris,
1983
Time of
day
P.M. 5.2 4.0
A.M. 6.4 1.8
Cruse & Ford, 1980 2.5 1.4 0.9
Ko & Krieger, 1992 1.3 0.6
Mishriki, 1990 Wound class
Clean 7.1 5.8
Clean-contam 5.1 10.4
Contam 22.0 0
Dirty 28.6 12.5
Best Change AgentsBest Change Agents• Influential clinical and administrative leaders
• How to find them
– Chiefs/division chairs
– Directors and managers
– Effective committee chairs
– Formal and informal staff leaders
• ID physicians, ICU Medical Directors, Hospitalists, leaders of the service you are trying to influence
• Patient Care/Dept Directors and Managers; Unit Council leaders; Experienced, influential supervisors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Educators
Team EngagementTeam Engagement
• Describe what is needed, underscore what everyone brings to the table
• Be as honest about the time commitment as possible
• Apply rules of influence and persuasion
• People like those who like them
• Reciprocity
• Social proof
• Consistency
• Authority
• Scarcity
Fundamental Principles of PersuasionFundamental Principles of Persuasion
The Process of Persuasion: 4 StepsThe Process of Persuasion: 4 Steps
1. Establish credibility through expertise and relationships
2. Frame goals on common ground - describe benefits of your position; if you can’t find shared advantages, adjust your position: compromise
3. Vividly reinforce your position, don’t use ordinary evidence; make numerical evidence more compelling with stories, examples and metaphors that have emotional impact.
4. Connect emotionally – adjust your emotional tone to match the audience’s ability to receive your message. Learn how people have interpreted past events and predict how they will probably interpret/react to your proposal.
Effective CommunicationEffective Communication
• Handoffs and transfers are most critical time to ensure effective communication to prevent harm
• Organize your thoughts in bullet points
• Be concise, accurate and relevant
– Consider SBAR communication
Situational Briefing ModelSituational Briefing Model
SS
BB
AA
RR
ituation
ackgroundackground
ssessment
ecommendation
Communication framework taken from Crew Resource Management traiCommunication framework taken from Crew Resource Management trainingning
Used with permission from Michael Leonard, MD, Kaiser Permanente
SituationSituation
•• SS
• Patient’s name and location
• The “one-liner”
“Nancy Drew room 11103A…
Her mental status has changed. When I
went to check on her just now she was
awake and talking to me but not making
any sense.”
BackgroundBackground• Pertinent medical history
• Important events to date
“She is an 83 yo with a hx of PVD and is POD #1 from a thromboembolectomy of a left leg artery.
I was in her room about 45 minutes ago to bring her meds to her – metoprolol and Zocor – and she seemed perfectly lucid then.
She has no hx of dementia. I haven’t heard anything about mental status changes from her previous nurse.”
•• BB
AssessmentAssessment
• What is going on now
• Vitals
• Pertinent labs
“I took her vitals and they look fine: Temp 37.1, P 72, R 12, BP 114/68, O2 sat 97% RA, Accu check is 102
I’m worried she might have had a stroke”
•• AA
RecommendationsRecommendations
• What you think needs to be done
“I’d like you to come see her right away.
Is there anything else I should do right
now?”
•• RR
Physician Engagement:Physician Engagement:THE COMPACTTHE COMPACT……
•• CompactCompact refers to the refers to the ““givegive”” and and ““getget”” that physicians that physicians
expect as members of their organizationexpect as members of their organization
•• The compact is often the unspoken The compact is often the unspoken ““psychologicalpsychological””
contract between an organization and its memberscontract between an organization and its members
•• Three aspects of a compact that physicians expect: Three aspects of a compact that physicians expect:
autonomy, protection and entitlementautonomy, protection and entitlement
Source: Argyis, C. Harvard Business School.
Personality and Organization, New York, NY: Harper and Row, 1957
……know when negotiatingknow when negotiating
• Autonomy: they want to take care of their patients without interference and retain control over daily
operations; often leads to resistance to standardization
• Protection: they want administration to be buffer between them and market forces and change.
Leads to resistance to participation.
• Entitlement: I “give” you my patients; I want to “get”
what I need to take care of them. “I bring patients so it’s your job to make everything else work.”
Leads to resistance to participate and standardize.
Tools to Facilitate ChangeTools to Facilitate Change
• Clinicians, especially physicians, are into outcome,
not process
• They must understand the tools being used
• Make it fun, but relevant
• Lean and Six Sigma are stimulating, hold interest
Six Sigma = 3/million defectsSix Sigma = 3/million defectsSix Sigma = 3/million defectsSix Sigma = 3/million defects
Performance ImprovementPerformance Improvement
Six Sigma and LeanSix Sigma and Lean
• Both methodologies attack complex problems with a team that follows a logical thought process, utilizes data and makes fact-based decisions to solve a problem
• Both are customer focused
• Hybrid between a Six Sigma project and Lean combines aspects of both methodologies
• Individually, both methodologies are effective for problem solving; together, they become much more powerful
Six Sigma DMAIC FrameworkSix Sigma DMAIC Framework
Define high-level project goals and the current process.
Measure key aspects of the current process and collect relevant data.
Analyze the data to verify cause-and-effect relationships. Determine what the relationships are, and attempt to ensure that all factors have been considered.
Improve or optimize the process based upon data analysis using techniques such as design of experiments, analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Control to ensure that any deviations from target are corrected before they result in defects. Set up pilot runs to establish process capability, move on to production, set up control mechanisms and continuously monitor the process to sustain the gains.
Basic Elements of Lean Basic Elements of Lean Flow: The continuous creation or delivery of value without
interruption
5S: A complete system for workplace organization, including the process for sustainment
Visual Management: Using visual signals for more effective communication
Pull: Working or producing to downstream demand only
Standard Work: Identifying the “best practice” and standardizing to it, stabilizing the process (predictability)
1 by 1: Reducing batch size to one whenever possible to support flow
Zero Defects: Not sending product or service to downstream customer (internal or external) without meeting all requirements
VSA*: Improve the Experience of a VSA*: Improve the Experience of a Patient with a Central Venous CatheterPatient with a Central Venous Catheter
High Level Current State
Decision to
Insert
Prep for
Procedure
Insertion of
Central
Line
Care &
Maint.
Line
Removal
Start IV
support/
line?
RN to page MDNo
Wait
MD
assessment of
periphrials
Wait Choose MD
Communicate
with person to
insert line
Walk and
SearchWait
Find and
communicate
with staff
Order for CL
Wait:
process
order
Patient
Education
Assess
LOC
Patient sign
paper consent
Wait: MD
arrival
Evaluate
patient
condition
Wait:
Labs
Transport
patient
Wait:
staff
arrival
Gather
supplies
Environmental
prepPatient prep
Wait:
ultrasnd
supplies
MD prepPatient Prep
and DrapeDry Time
MD prep: local
anesthesia
Wait for
Local
onset
Insertion
TIME OUT
Secure
catheter and
apply dressing
CXRayCXR
Verification
Use or
Not Use?
Documentation
Checklist
Chart
documentation
MD/RN
Monitor patient
and site
Initial Dressing
Applied (RN)
Documentation
(RN)Chest X-Ray
Wait:
radiolo
gy
Wait:
results
Wait for
orders
Use of Line
(lab draw,
flush, med
infusion)
Wait
Daily
observation
(dressing, cath)
Dressing
changes
Infusion
management
Decision
for central
line
removal
Wait for MD or
Transport to IRWait
Assemble
equipment
New line
placement if
necessary
(e.g. PICC)
Wait
Document
assessment,
placement, &
removal
Discontinue
existing line
*Value Stream Analysis
Current State to Future StateCurrent State to Future State
Decision to
Insert
Prep for
Procedure
Insertion of Central
Line
Care & Maint.
Line Removal
Start IV
support/
line?
RN to page MDNo
Wait
MD
assessment of
periphrials
Wait Choose MD
Communicate
with person to
insert line
Walk and
SearchWait
Find and
communicate
with staff
Order for CL
Wait:
process
order
Patient
EducationLOC
Patient sign
paper consent
Wait: MD
arrival
Evaluate
patient
condition
Wait:
Labs
Transport
patient
Wait:
staff
arrival
Gather
supplies
Environmental
prepPatient prep
Wait: ultrasnd
supplies
MD prepPatient Prep
and DrapeDry Time
MD prep:
anesthesia
Local
onset
Insertion TIME
OUT & local
Secure
dressingCXRay Verification
CXRay
Read
Use or
Not Use?
Documentation
Checklist
Documentation
MD/RN
Monitor patient and site
Initial Dressing Applied (RN)
Documentation (RN)
Chest X-RayWait: radiolo
gy
Wati: results
Wait for orders
Use of Line
(lab draw, flush, med
infusion)
Wait
Daily
observation
(dressing, cath)
Dressing
changes
Infustion
management
dec for
line removal
Transport to IVR
WaitAssemble equipment
New line placement
WaitRN Discontinue
Line
Document,
assess, placement,
removal
Current State
Future State
Decision to
Insert
Prep for
Procedure
Insertion of
Central
LIne
Care &
Maint
Line
Removal
Start Daily access Call MD CommunicateMD place
orders
MD get ready
(review labs,
get consent,
det. location)
Room Set-upPrepare pt &
meds
Drape & prep
patients(gown,
skin prep)
Time out &
Local Anes.
Insert CVC &
secure line
MD clean site
& apply
dressing
Chest X-ray
and read
Interprete &
order Use/No
Use
Move pt Clean up room
monitor pt &
site
Discuss
continued need
change
dressingDocument
Infusion
managment
Clinical
decision for line
removal
Assess need
for alternative
access & insert
Aquire supplies
for removalRemove Line
Apply dressing
& compress &
pt educ about
site
Document
6 fewer steps
11 fewer steps
7 fewer steps…
47% Decrease in Steps!47% Decrease in Steps!
RIE #3 Central Line RIE #3 Central Line Supplies/Equipment at Point of CareSupplies/Equipment at Point of Care
Needleless caps 3
Sterile Saline Flush 3
Filtered Needle or straw 1
Caps 2
Masks with Eye Protection 2
Sterile Gowns xl 2
Chloraprep 3 ml tinted 1
Lidocaine Label 1
Full Body Drape 1
Needle Driver 1
Sterile Towels 4
Sterile Pen 1
Op Site Dressing 1
Suture or Statlock 1
Safety Scalpel 1
Central Line Insertion Checklist 1
Benzoin 1
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
Standard CartStandard Cart
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
Procedure Cart ReProcedure Cart Re--StockingStockingStandard WorkStandard Work
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
Metric Baseline Post
Experiment
Target
Standardized CL
Kits
ICU 0%
Nursing Division 0%
100% 100%
POC CL Supplies
– Procedure Cart
ICU = 100%
Nursing Division =
4.5%
100% 100%
# Types of CL kits >3 1 1
Motion (ft) to
Gather Supplies
Nursing Division =
3810 ft (.72 mi)
283 Ft Decrease by 25%
Time to Gather
Supplies
Nursing Division =
30-45 min
(~.5 FTE/year)
2.2 min
(8 min to restock
cart)
5 min
# Items to Gather 17 2 Decrease by 50%
Metrics for CVC Rapid Improvement Event # 3Metrics for CVC Rapid Improvement Event # 3
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
ItemItem Current annual cost Current annual cost Estimated annual Estimated annual
future costfuture cost
CL catheter $14,938 $14,938*
CL Kit $15,732.64 + (single supplies $25.54 ea)
$21,560
CL Carts N/A $39,521.88
Ultrasound N/A $92,000
Cost of CA-
BSI
$2,088,000 (58 BSIs over 12 mos) $1,368,000
(38 BSIs, 1/3
reduction)
TOTAL $2,118,670 $1,536,019
Savings of $582,651Savings of $582,651
SOURCE: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
ResultsResults
Rewards for Team MembersRewards for Team Members
• Arrange for leadership briefings, led by team members
• Acknowledgement – Visible Recognition
• Make improvement work fun
• If possible, plan for publications/presentations
• Contract for services (Medical Staff)
• Education paid for, or texts, online modules, journal
subscriptions
• EFFICIENCY
• Improved outcomes for patients
Culture trumps strategy!Culture trumps strategy!
Culture Intersects All Other StrategiesCulture Intersects All Other Strategies
© 2006 Healthcare Performance Improvement, LLC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
FallsPressure UlcersPatient Satisfaction…and on, and on…
Central LineInfections
HandHygiene
Surgical SiteInfections
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1. Leaders make safety a visible and vocal priority
2. We have zero tolerance for reckless behavior
3. Management sets clear expectations around safe(ty) behaviors
4. Staff understand their accountability
5. Managers hold staff accountable 100% of the time
6. Staff speak up about risk without fear
7. Peers observe, coach and hold one another accountable for safety
8. Staff are equipped with critical thinking skills and apply them when safety is
at risk
9. Our patients and our workforce are surrounded by safe systems and
processes enabling them to prevent harm
10. Staff proactively engage patients and families in their healthcare
MLHS Culture of Safety GoalsMLHS Culture of Safety Goals
“Clinical Bundle”
Process DesignProcess Design Behavioral AccountabilityBehavioral Accountability
“People Bundle”
VAP Prevention
1. Elevation of the head of
the bed to between 30
and 45 degrees
2. Daily “sedation vacation”
and assessment of
readiness to extubate
3. Peptic ulcer disease
(PUD) prophylaxis
4. Deep venous thrombosis
(DVT) prophylaxis
(unless contraindicated) S O U R C E :S O U R C E : ©© 2 0 0 6 H e a l t h c a r e P e r f o r m a n c e2 0 0 6 H e a l t h c a r e P e r f o r m a n c eI m p r o v e m e n t , L L C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D .I m p r o v e m e n t , L L C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E R V E D .The Biggest Challenge: The Biggest Challenge:
EXECUTIONEXECUTION
“The most creative visionary strategic
planning is useless if it isn’t translated into
action. Think simplicity, clarity and focus –
and review your progress relentlessly.”Melissa Raffoni
Harvard Management Update
February 2003
Three Keys to Effective ExecutionThree Keys to Effective Execution1. Maintain your focus
– Realistic: align goals and resources; map actions out on time chart and make sure all is doable
– Simplicity: prioritize the “vital few”, communicate simply and often
– Clarity: everyone is clear about their role in driving goals; use stories/examples to clarify what needs to be done (or not!)
2. Develop tracking systems that facilitate problem solving– Metrics must be visible to everyone responsible for goals
– Keep asking “why?” to get to root cause of barriers to success
– Track process (Behavior) and outcomes
– Assign key success factors to only one accountable “owner”
3. Set up formal reviews– Review process/outcome metrics and discuss barriers routinely
– Personnel and resources should be at the top of the agenda
Source: Melissa Raffoni, Harvard Management Update 2/03
From Strategy to PerformanceFrom Strategy to Performance
1. Keep it simple.2. Challenge assumptions.3. Speak the same language
4. Discuss resource deployment early. 5. Identify priorities.6. Continuously monitor performance.
7. Develop execution ability.
Source: Turning Great Strategy Into Great PerformanceHarvard Business Review: The High Performance Organization
July-August 2005
Execution:Execution:LeaderLeader’’s Seven Essential Behaviorss Seven Essential Behaviors
1. Know your people and your business: the day-to-day realities.2. Insist on realism: make truth part of every dialogue.3. Set clear goals and priorities: 4-5 are plenty; they should be
on your calendar and in your check book!
4. Follow through: lack of it is major cause of failure to execute.5. Reward the “doers”.6. Expand people’s capabilities through coaching.7. Know yourself: be authentic, self-aware and humble.
Practice self-mastery by keeping ego in check, taking responsibility, adapting to change, embracing new ideas and adhering to your standards of honesty and integrity under all conditions. Source: Adapted from EXECUTION: the discipline of getting things done.
Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan; Crown Business, New York, 2002
SummarySummary
• To engage leadership: make clear the need for change, the data/supporting evidence
• Communicate clearly about what you need and why; set role expectations; be honest about time commitments
• Use principles of influence and persuasion
• Know what makes physicians “tick”…understand the compact they make with your organization
• Find strong champions and change agents
SummarySummary
• Use proven performance improvement tools and experts that can facilitate change
• Recognize and reward those who make change happen and make it stick!
• Educate senior leaders about clinical bundles and “people” bundles.
• Understand critical success factors related to EXECUTION…these also ensure sustained
improvement over time.
THANK YOU!!THANK YOU!!