Knowledge management of healthcare team using Clinical-Pathway—Case study in hospital of Miyazaki University

Purpose: The aim of this article is to provide a case study example of the preopening phase of an interventional trauma operating room (ITOR) using systems-focused simulation and human factor evaluations for healthcare environment commissioning. Background: Systems-focused simulation, underpinned by human factors science, is increasingly being used as a quality improvement tool to test and evaluate healthcare spaces with the stakeholders that use them. Purposeful real-to-life simulated events are rehearsed to allow healthcare teams opportunity to identify what is working well and what needs improvement within the work system such as tasks, environments, and processes that support the delivery of healthcare services. This project highlights salient evaluation objectives and methods used within the clinical commissioning phase of one of the first ITORs in Canada. Methods: A multistaged evaluation project to support clinical commissioning was facilitated engaging 24 stakeholder groups. Key evaluation objectives highlighted include the evaluation of two transport routes, switching of operating room (OR) tabletops, the use of the C-arm, and timely access to lead in the OR. Multiple evaluation methods were used including observation, debriefing, time-based metrics, distance wheel metrics, equipment adjustment counts, and other transport route considerations. Results: The evaluation resulted in several types of data that allowed for informed decision making for the most effective, efficient, and safest transport route for an exsanguinating trauma patient and healthcare team; improved efficiencies in use of the C-arm, significantly reduced the time to access lead; and uncovered a new process for switching OR tabletop due to safety threats identified.

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Adding value to a company's selling activity through knowledge management: a case study

International Journal of Technology Management ◽

10.1504/ijtm.2000.002893 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 20 (5/6/7/8) ◽

pp. 742 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stuart M. Sanderson ◽

Adrian W. Nixon ◽

Alan J. Aron

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management

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An investigation of the effect of knowledge management aspects on organizational performance (case study: sepah bank in Ardebil province)

International Journal of Scientific World ◽

10.14419/ijsw.v4i2.6244 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Daryoush Sahebnazar ◽

Ebrahim Dadfar

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Data Collection ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Research Results ◽

Bank Branches ◽

Performance Variable ◽

Research Population

The purpose of this study is to investigate knowledge management aspects on organizational performance of Sepah Bank in Ardebil Province. Research population includes all the employees, deputies and managers of Sepah Bank branches in Ardebil Province, which according to the table of Morgan, includes a total number of 169 subjects. Standard questionnaires were used for data collection. Research results showed that knowledge management aspects (knowledge storage, sharing and using) had a positive and significant effect on organizational performance variable and in general 80 percent of variance determines the organizational performance of Sepah Bank in Ardebil.

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Model for mapping Knowledge Management in product development: a case study at a truck and bus manufacturer

International Journal of Automotive Technology and Management ◽

10.1504/ijatm.2007.014976 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 7 (2/3) ◽

pp. 216 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

S.L. Da Silva ◽

H. Rozenfeld

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Product Development

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Beginning a journey of knowledge management in a secondary school

Journal of Knowledge Management ◽

10.1108/jkm-04-2015-0155 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 364-385 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kai Wing Chu

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Secondary School ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Knowledge Base ◽

Lesson Study ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Digital Archive ◽

Case Study Methodology ◽

Content Type

Purpose Despite the fact that schools should be places where learning occurs, most schools have overlooked the importance of knowledge. In contrast, commercial firms have recognized knowledge as a strategic intangible asset and a key resource of the enterprises. Therefore, enterprises have already harnessed knowledge to a great extent with wide practice of knowledge management (KM). The purpose of this paper is to show that KM could be applied to the education sector similar to the practice in the business world for leveraging intellectual assets. This paper examines how schools can kick off the process of KM implementation. This paper also reports what have been done and what should be done in KM implementation better in a school. This can give insights for schools which will try KM in near future. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a case study in a secondary school to explore how KM can be kicked off and sustained in a school setting. A KM system called knowledge base and a document management system called Digital Archive were developed to serve as the infrastructure for knowledge sharing. Lesson study and communities of practice (CoPs) were adopted to be the platforms for knowledge sharing among teachers in the school. A case study of the processes and lesson learned was done in this paper. Multiple sources of data, including observations, questionnaires and interviews, have been collected for evaluation. Findings In this paper, KM implementation was found to be effective through dual approaches: information-based and people-/interaction-based approaches. A knowledge base and a Digital Archive as knowledge repositories and lesson study and CoPs as platforms for knowledge sharing have been successfully established to facilitate sharing information/knowledge and nurturing a sharing culture and trust. Challenges faced and the related coping strategies during the process of implementation were shared and reflected. It was also found that building sharing culture is the critical turning point of the process of KM implementation. Breaking through the barrier of sharing was found to be very essential to KM implementation. Research limitations/implications This paper adopts case study methodology to report the process of KM implementation in a school. Although these results of the study conducted in one school may not be generalized to other school contexts, the lessons learned in the study will be a strong empirical evidence of research of KM implementation, especially in schools. Because of the limited number of prior studies and the importance of the pioneering work of launching KM implementation, this paper tries to address the research gap by using theory building from cases as a research strategy rather than theory testing research, especially in “how”and“why” in the steps of kicking off KM implementation in an unexplored research area. Practical implications This paper shows a case of KM implementation in a school with thoughtful procedures of implementing information-based and people-/interaction-based approaches. The paper is a showcase that will shed light on the processes and lessons learned and also helps to provide a model for schools who are interested in applying KM in their schools. Social implications Most people might think that KM can be applied only in commercial sector. This paper shows that KM can also be adopted in schools as well as other sectors. Originality/value This paper represents one of the pioneering work of implementing KM in a school. It hopes to make contributions for KM implementation also in the public sector within which are non-profit-making organizations.

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