Hoshin Tree Model and Process

Paper Summary:

The paper offers a brief introduction to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and explains the Hoshin tree model and process' key components and the steps involved within the application of the process. The paper then applies the steps of the Hoshin process to the Cleveland VHA and includes a visual representation of a Hoshin tree model.

Outline:
Veterans Health Administration
Hoshin Tree Model
Key Concepts of Hoshin Tree Model
Hoshin Process
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In 2007, the VHA provided healthcare to 5.5 million eligible veterans and family members (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2006G). The VHA's mission is to provide specialized care, primary care, and related medical and social support services to meet the needs of the America veterans (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007B). The VHA's goal is to restore the capability of veterans with disabilities to the greatest extent possible while improve the quality of lives of both the veterans and their families (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007E). The VHA's vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services by adhering to the highest standards of commitment, compassion, professionalism, integrity, excellence, stewardship and accountability (Department Of Veteran Affairs, 2007B). "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Estimates on HealthCare Associated Infections. Retrieved August 21, 2009 from www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/hai.html.
• Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Healthcare-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Retrieved August 21, 2009 from www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_MRSA.html.
• Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (2007). S. aureus and MRSA Surveillance Summary 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2009 from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_surveillanceFS.html.
• Davis, C. (2009). How is MRSA infection transmitted? Retrieved August 21, 2009 from http://www.medicinenet.com/mrsa_infection/page2.htm
• Department Of Veteran Affairs (2006). VA Milestones. Retrieved December 12, 2008, from www.va.gov/about_va/vamilestones.asp

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