Showing papers on "Workflow published in 1986"
TL;DR: Taux d'erreurs dans le controle du retour des livres empruntes et configuration materielle des postes de travail as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Taux d'erreurs dans le controle du retour des livres empruntes et configuration materielle des postes de travail
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated the usefulness of network planning methods to streamline workflow in a blood center reference laboratory and found that using network planning techniques in an immunohematological laboratory may allow for more efficient and expedient operation.
Abstract: Efficient organization of the workflow in a reference laboratory is essential to timely resolution of serological problems. This study investigated the usefulness of network planning methods to streamline workflow in a blood center reference laboratory. The investigation of a patient serological problem which included a positive direct antiglobulin test was chosen for analysis. Individual steps in the resolution process were identified. All possible logical sequences of these steps were investigated to determine which steps were along the 'critical path', the sequence of steps which is rate-limiting. By implementing new procedures for these steps, faster resolution of a problem should result. The Program Evaluation Review Technique predicted that altering procedures to shorten 3 steps (autoadsorption, antibody identification panel at 37 degrees C and screening for antigen-negative units) would result in a decrease in the time required to complete a patient problem by 29%. Time-motion studies documented a 35% improvement in problem resolution time with the new procedures (p greater than 0.05). Utilization of the network planning techniques in an immunohematological laboratory may allow for more efficient and expedient operation.
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01 Jan 1986
TL;DR: In this article, the authors measure the effective ness of a change in workflow in an order entry department of a forms manufacturing plant and measure the difference between the original and the revised workflow systems.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to measure the effective ness of a change in workflow in an order entry department of a forms manufacturing plant. The difference is measured between the original and the revised workflow systems to draw conclusions on a quantitative basis. The original workflow procedure was set up for the job ticket, composed of the paper work and the artwork, to travel together through the first six of nine operations in the order entry department. Then the artwork split from the paper work and was forwarded to the art department, where the mechanical artwork was created, while the paper work continued through operations in the order entry department. The revised system split the artwork from the paper work and forwarded it to the art department after going through three operations, but the paper work continued through all of the order entry department operations. The study revealed that the art department can create the mechanical artwork with adequate instructions, while the paper work of the order continued in the order entry department without disrupting the proudction control system. The revision therefore, created coordination of re-assignment of some responsibilities in order to furnish the art department with its needs.