Process Mapping for Opportunities
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Course Details
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes
Publication Date: March 19, 2020
Expiration date: March 19, 2026
Reviewed: March 18, 2023
Description:
Streamlining clinical or operational processes has the potential to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and staff and patient satisfaction, and also reduce variability and waste. Process mapping is one of a set of process analysis skills that promote a deeper understanding of a process and provide a mechanism to improve its flow and outcomes. In this module, we explore the advantages and opportunities using this skill can provide for quality improvement work. Many quality improvement professionals consider process mapping an essential skill for your toolkit.
Note: This course is eligible for ACPE credit.
You Will Learn
- Define the value of process mapping in healthcare quality improvement
- Describe the strengths and potential weaknesses of process mapping
- Identify opportunities for process mapping
Method and medium:
Katharine Schlag, MSN, RN, FNP
University of Virginia Department of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, Quality & Patient Safety
DISCLOSURE: This individual reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
John D. Voss, MD
John D. Voss, MD, is in the Division of General Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care at the University of Virginia.
DISCLOSURE: This individual reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
