Current Concepts Surrounding Project Management for Complex Performance Improvement Initiatives

Abstract Hospitals are complex organizations that utilize highly trained, autonomously performing clinical professionals. Hospitals are now borrowing management practices from other industries. Most facilities have turned toward internal process improvement and team-based training. In this article, we will review the current concepts surrounding project management that are deployed to engage clinical specialists and improve care. Project management requires leadership commitment and an improvement aim. The essential drivers for success include creating an implementation plan, building consensus, developing meaningful data measures, and making continuous improvements.
Source: Current Emergency and Hospital Medicine Reports - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research