International Examples of Lean in Healthcare

Chapter 3 The Design and Use of Good Data in Clinical Processes

Todd L. Allen

DOI: 10.4324/9780429346958-3

Contents

Aims

Introduction

Using Data for Improvement

Outcomes Tracking Systems

Outcomes (or Causal) Chains

Challenges in Finding the Decision Layer

General Principles for Data Design

Quality Data Needs to Be Complete, Timely, Accurate, and Transparent

Practical Steps for Good Data Design and Good Data Systems

Learning Activities

Where Does Data Design and Use Fit in an Overall Lean Improvement Effort?

Conclusion

Tips

Learning Points

Acknowledgments

Bibliography

Aims

• Understand the purposes and links between outcomes tracking systems and “DataMarts” that are used in Lean improvement methods.
• Understand and apply the idea of an ...