About this Presentation
Discover how the Theory of Constraints Thinking Processes was used to improve a behavioral health clinic by streamlining operations and promoting wellness and productivity.
What Will You Learn
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Healthcare providers often struggle with high demand and limited capacity, leading to long waiting times and burnout among staff.
The Theory of Constraints (TOC) can be applied to healthcare to improve efficiency and patient care.
In a case study of a behavioral health clinic, applying TOC involved improving the use of counselor's time, automating documentation, and managing no-shows and cancellations more effectively.
Instructor(s)
Danilo Sirias, Ph. D.
Dr. Danilo Sirias holds a master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from The University of Memphis. He is recognized as a TOCFE trainer and TOCICO thinking process implementer. Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Management and Marketing at Saginaw Valley State University, Dr. Sirias specializes in leveraging the Theory of Constraints to optimize patient flow across various medical settings such as Emergency Departments, Inpatient Units, Operating Rooms, and Outpatient Clinics. Notably, he co-authored the book