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Operations of NM MedicalTRANSCRIPT
Operations in the HealthCare Industry
Healthcare sector:Introduction: The challenges & opportunities in today’s complex
healthcare delivery systems demands that leaders take charge of their operations.
A strong operations focus on reduce costs,increase
safety, improve clinical outcomes & allow an organization to compete effectively in an aggressive marketplace.
Health care providers have the need & opportunity to adopt many of the tools & techniques that have enabled the service industries & manufacturing to become more efficient & effective.
Six sigma & Lean are two philosophies that have been successfully implemented in the manufacturing sector to reduce cost,increase product quality & improve timeliness of delivery.
As Donald Berwick M.D. President & chief executive officer (CEO) of the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) says,
“WE HAVE TO BRING SCIENCE OF MANAGEMENT BACK INTO HEALTHCARE IN A WAY THAT WE HAVEN’T IN A VERY LONG TIME”
Healthcare industry comprises of five segments:
HEALTH CARE SECTOR
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
DIAGNOSTICS
HOSPITALS
PRIVATEHOSPITALS
PUBLIC HOSPITALS
PHARMCAEUTICALS
FORMULATIONS
BULK DRUGS
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Framework of effective operations management in healthcare sector:
LEVEL APATIENT
LEVEL BMICROSYSTEM
LEVEL CORGANIZATION
LEVEL DENVIRONMENT
Scenario in India:Health issues prevailing in India:MalnutritionHigh infant mortality rateFew prominent diseasesPoor sanitationSafe drinking waterFemale health issuesRural health
Future of healthcare sector in India:
The outlook for Indian healthcare industry looks positive owing to high growth rate in almost all its segments. Growing health awareness and precautionary treatments coupled with improved diagnostics will result in decreasing hospitalisation, says Indira Securities.
Healthcare has become one of India's largest sectors - both in terms of revenue and employment. The industry comprising of various segments is growing at a tremendous pace.
Moreover, the industry is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of $280 billion by 2020, increased population growth in India's low-income communities has resulted in a lack of affordable and easily accessible quality healthcare for millions of people.
Meanwhile, the healthcare sector is growing at a CAGR of 15 per cent and expected to touch $158.2 billion by 2017 from about $85.92 billion in 2013
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Introduction NM Medical Layout & Facilities Process Quality Control Inventory Management Overview
Introduction to NM Medical
NM Medical is the pioneer of radiology, cardiology, pathology, and preventive health
check-ups in a diagnostic centre setting in India.
Location• 9 centres across
Mumbai, Pune, & Bangalore.
• In Mumbai:i. Chowpattyii. Bandraiii. Linking Roadiv. Mulund
Key Factors
Product Design Upgrade
1980s1990s
2000s2010
Ultrasound
Preventive cardiology &pathology
Corporate health checkups
Accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Capacity: • Accommodates 40 patients at a time.• 100 - 150 patients a day• Over 50,000 checkups every year
Operation Timings:• 7am – 8pm• Peak hours: 7.30am – 9.30 am 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm• Report collection in evening or next day
Hierarchy & Job DesignHead
Doctor
Department Doctors
Assistants & Technicians
Receptionists & Nurses
Cleaners
Layout & FacilitiesLAYOUT &
FACILITIES
BREAKFAST AREA
BLOOD COLLECTION
AREA
X RAY ROOMS
WASHROOMS
SONOGRAPHY ROOM
RECEPTION &
BILLINGREPORT
COLLEC - -TION
MAMMOGRAPHY ROOM
MRI ROOM
CT SCAN
EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
WAITING AREA
ENTRANCE
Services OfferedI. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS:1. Fully automated pathology2. Specialized Tests3. Allergy Tests4. MRI5. CT Scan with Cardiac CT6. Digital X ray7. ECG8. Stress Tests9. 2D Echo10. 4D Sonography11. Colour Doppler12. Mammography13. Sleep studies
Services OfferedII. HEALTH CHECK UPS:1. Breakfast package2. Gold3. Gold Plus4. Platinum 5. Diamond6. 360 Deluxe7. Corporate check ups8. Senior Citizen Packages9. Add on packages
Facilities1. Breakfast Services2. Assistance with airport and centre transfers3. Door step blood collection services4. Ambulance services5. Exclusive health check-up6. Luxurious waiting lounges7. Online reports8. One-on-one consultations 9. Further assistance for any required
treatment with network of hospital partners in India.
10. Follow up with physicians upon return to foreign country.
11. Access extensive network of hotel partners in India.
12. Assistance with shopping, travel and tourism plans in India.
Safety Measures
Process & TechniquesPROCESS &
TECHNIQUES
Process
INPUTS
Transformed Resources:Syringe NeedleSample test tubePatient BloodCotton & TapeEquipment & Machinery
Transforming Resources:FacilitiesTechniciansAssistants
TRANSFORMATION PROCESS
CentrifugeCell countingBio -Chem AnalyzingCoagulation Etc..
OUTPUTSReportsConsultations
Inputs• Cabrequisite – Parel• Uniform Diagnostics – Shivaji Park• Stock ordered every 15 days
Detailed Process
Few Techniques Used
Centrifuge Cell Counting
Bio – Chemical Analysis Anti - Coagulation
Inventory Mgmt & Quality ControlQUALITY &
INVENTORYMANAGEMENT
Inventory Handling Techniques
Inventory Handling Techniques
5S Technique
Quality Certification
Suggestions & Improvements
GROUP 1
Tanuja Apte 122Pooja Bhatia 128
Tanvi Chitalia 132Isha Sanghrajka 165
Brinkle Shah 168