Mentalities….Business firefighting versus real-life firefighters
In business language the firefighting mentality is not meant as a compliment. Instead it refers to poor strategic planning and […]
Culture, Improvement, Leadership
Improvement, Leadership
Harmony – should lean organisations strive for this?
Paging through textbooks on how to manage people I noticed how much time is dedicated to the importance of establishing
Culture, Health care, Improvement, Sense-making
It’s more complex than it seems….19 babies received the wrong vaccines
A week ago there was an incident at one of the private hospitals. Nineteen new-born babies received the incorrect BCG
Culture, Improvement
Sorting to the point of discomfort
Have you ever joined a queue not knowing whether you are in the right queue because there is no signage….whilst
Health care, Improvement
Addressing South Africa’s health system dilemmas, one entrepreneur at a time
A successful economy is dependent on a population that is healthy enough to work. The health system in South Africa
Health care, Leadership, Sense-making, Team
Functional boundaries and communication. ICU Congress part 2
It’s the same issues and similar workarounds…in every ICU that I’ve ever worked. Regardless of hospital, type of ICU, shift
Health care
Inspiring ICU….
I was honoured to be invited to speak at the Inspiring Critical Care Congress last week. My plan was to
Improvement
The key to sustainability…Habit
Workplace improvement and weight loss programs are similar. Quick and magical fixes are popular and preferred over hard work with
Culture, Health care, Improvement, Leadership, Sense-making
Analysing organizational rhythm…shock advised…charging
Place two fingers on the inside of your wrist just the below the thumb and feel your heartbeat…every 0.8 seconds
Access, CFAR, Community First Aid, Emergency care
Community Innovation… Hout Bay Volunteer Ambulance Service turns 21!!!!
Twenty One and still going strong! The Houtbay Volunteer Ambulance Service (HBVEMS) is a community based volunteer service working mostly