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Authors	Ajay Jayakumar, Mayo Clinic
Title	Application of Systems Thinking in Healthcare Quality Improvement
Session	Type: Invited Theme: Healthcare Delivery Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 01:00 PM Room: Lindbergh
Abstract	Quality has many dimensions within the domain of healthcare provision. Quality can be explored from the perspective of patient safety, experience and outcomes. It is critical to understand how quality is measured in healthcare in terms of structure, process and outcomes (Donabedian model). Healthcare quality is of high significance and the improvement required to ensure the best healthcare delivery across numerous settings is leveraged by systems thinking.

Authors	Chris Meeker, Dassault Systemes
Title	Case Study of MBSE in Health Care: Systems Modeling Drives Stakeholder Engagement for Early Validation, Robust Requirements and Rapid Prototyping
Session	Type: Submitted Theme: MBSE Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 01:00 PM Room: Ballroom 2
Abstract	This presentation will use a recent case study to illustrate the value of system modeling for device development in a hospital setting. A process improvement initiative within a hospital had identified the need for a new tool in a laboratory, but couldn’t find any existing equipment that met their needs. The process owners had created two potential concepts and were struggling to make them tangible, so they reached out to a Systems Engineer. After translating their initial requirements and concepts into virtual systems models of the designs and operational contexts, the team leveraged model-based systems engineering to engage end-users and other stakeholders in rapid, iterative design development and validation cycles. By modeling and tracing requirements with functional and physical architecture, they quickly clarified original requirements, elicited and incorporated additional requirements, and validated highly refined, ergonomic designs that were 3D-printed and use-tested in the laboratory. The results are a powerful example of how model-based systems engineering can engage stakeholders, driving early and effective product development.

Authors	David Walden, Sysnovation, LLC
Title	Cultural Considerations for Systems Engineering in Healthcare Organizations
Session	Type: Submitted Theme: SE skills and Tools Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 01:00 PM Room: Ballroom 1
Abstract	In many healthcare organizations, systems engineering represents a cultural shift from "the way things have always been done" to a fundamentally new way of thinking. This is similar to the cultural shift that mechanical-heritage organizations need to take place from a parts-based, manufacturing culture to a development-based, systems engineering culture. This presentation will discuss the potential conflicts between two healthcare cultures and systems engineering: - Science vs. Systems Engineering - Compliance vs. Systems Engineering First, the key elements of each culture will be examined. Then, these cultures will be contrasted with the cultural aspects of effective systems engineering. Suggestions to overcome these cultural issues will also be discussed.

Authors	Stephanie Swanson, University of Kansas Medical Center
Title	Using Immersive Healthcare Simulation to Transform Practice
Session	Type: Submitted Theme: Healthcare Delivery Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 01:30 PM Room: Lindbergh
Abstract	How SE can reduce cost and improve quality... by determining and addressing the root cause of systemic and persistent clinical issues through simulation. Healthcare simulation is a relatively new field that has great potential to transform healthcare in countless unforeseen ways. Hospitals, universities, and health systems are investing millions of dollars annually to build and run simulation centers to improve patient safety and outcomes in their facilities. From the testing of system integrations, management of workflows, root cause analysis, and implementation of FMEA / PDSA concepts, the possibilities are endless. EHR systems and other electronic communication devices are interwoven within the fabric of every step in modern healthcare and are often the tool used by health systems and providers to reduce medical errors. These "fixes" often result in alarm fatigue or become such a barrier to patient care that providers simply bypass the safety controls put in place by manufacturers and IT teams. Simulation centers may allow for the testing of these safety controls, observation of workflows and risk analysis of providers and patients in a safe environment. Building collaboration avenues between healthcare providers and those working on patient safety via technology will be a key way the future of healthcare will be transformed.

Authors	Stephane Lacrampe, Obeo Canada and Juan Navas, Thales
Title	Introducing Arcadia and Capella: deploying MBSE at large using an open source tool
Session	Type: Submitted Theme: MBSE Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 01:30 PM Room: Ballroom 2
Abstract	Thales first's experiments on using MBSE dates back from 2005. The first deployment on an operational program started in 2010, using the Arcadia method and the Capella tool. 13 years after the MBSE journey started, Thales has more than 2000 systems engineers trained on Arcadia and Capella and successfully used MBSE in more than 100 projects in a large set of domains (defense, space, aeronautics, transportation, cybersecurity). As MBSE is getting all the attention today, learning about Thales journey on MBSE is a great opportunity to get insights on enablers for MBSE adoption, including the methodological and tool aspects, but also on how to drive the cultural change and the benefits that one can expect with MBSE.

Authors	Sean McCoy, Trane/Ingersoll Rand
Title	Top 10 Ways Engineers Undermine Their Own Success
Session	Type: Submitted Theme: SE Skills and Tools Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 01:30 PM Room: Ballroom 1
Abstract	This session will explore areas that engineers commonly struggle with in their career development and effectiveness. The recurring feedback comment “you need to work on your people skills” has become cliché, and while often accurate it is not a very helpful comment for an engineer. This presentation explores some example classic problem areas in a humorous “Top Ten List” format; and then offers some constructive recommendations for how engineers can avoid these clichés in their career development. This presentation is in the category of “soft skills” and is generally applicable to anyone interested in improving their effectiveness on project teams – as team member, a team leader, or a manager of engineers.

Authors	Alan Ravitz, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Title	The Future of Healthcare Through a Systems Approach
Session	Type: Invited Theme: Healthcare Delivery Time: Thursday May 02, 2019, 02:00 PM Room: Lindbergh
Abstract	Approaching problem solving in healthcare from a Systems Thinking perspective reinforces the need to maintain a holistic, rather than reductionist, view when designing systems. Systems Thinking coupled with the System Development Lifecycle provides a requirements-driven process that progresses from conception through realization creating a feedback loop to ensure a continually improving system. Utilizing this approach through transdisciplinary teams, involving both engineers and healthcare professionals supports development of solutions based on the insights from across the disciplines. The result is the creation and deployment of robust solutions that improve healthcare value and advances learning.

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