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Improvement of Activities of Daily Living through Visiting Nursing Care under Long-Term Care Insurance: A Case Report using the OMAHA System (방문간호를 통한 일상생활동작 수행능력 개선에 대한 사례보고: 오마하시스템을 활용하여)

  • Song, Yeon Yi;Park, Eun Jin
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.66-73
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: This study was done to report nursing case for ADL improvement of elders who have CVA(Cerebrovascular Accident) sequelae. Methods: The client had registered in the C visiting nursing center after being decided a long-term care Grade 2. Data were collected through consultation logs for recipients, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) records, fall risk assessment (Huhn) sheets, decubitus ulcer risk assessment (Braden Scale) sheets, cognition assessment (K-MMSE) sheets, long-term care benefit provision records, and interviews with visiting nurse. Data were collected and analyzed according to the Omaha System problem classification. The intervention scheme and the problem rating scale for performance were applied to present the case for home-visit nursing. Results: The client registered in August, 2018, was provided home-visit nursing care once a week as of September 2020. ADL, cognitive levels and decubitus ulcer risks were found to have improved. Conclusion: This case report presents the value of classifying nursing problems and checking nursing intervention provided to patients with problems of ADL. The presentation of home-visit nursing cases applying a standardized nursing problem classification scheme for clients with various problems showed that a high quality level of care is guaranteed and evidence-based nursing can be provided by visiting nurses.

A Study on the Improvement of Human Operators' Performance in Detection of External Defects in Visual Inspection (품질 검사자의 외관검사 검출력 향상방안에 관한 연구)

  • Han, Sung-Jae;Ham, Dong-Han
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.67-74
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    • 2019
  • Visual inspection is regarded as one of the critical activities for quality control in a manufacturing company. it is thus important to improve the performance of detecting a defective part or product. There are three probable working modes for visual inspection: fully automatic (by automatic machines), fully manual (by human operators), and semi-automatic (by collaboration between human operators and automatic machines). Most of the current studies on visual inspection have been focused on the improvement of automatic detection performance by developing a better automatic machine using computer vision technologies. However, there are still a range of situations where human operators should conduct visual inspection with/without automatic machines. In this situation, human operators'performance of visual inspection is significant to the successful quality control. However, visual inspection of components assembled into a mobile camera module belongs to those situations. This study aims to investigate human performance issues in visual inspection of the components, paying more attention to human errors. For this, Abstraction Hierarchy-based work domain modeling method was applied to examine a range of direct or indirect factors related to human errors and their relationships in the visual inspection of the components. Although this study was conducted in the context of manufacturing mobile camera modules, the proposed method would be easily generalized into other industries.

A Survey on the Situation of the Companies Introducing QS 9000 Certification (QS 9000 도입기업의 실태 분석)

  • 홍성일;남인길
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.7 no.5
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    • pp.195-203
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate how QS 9000 Certification might influence company and analyze the effectiveness. Recently most companies are enforced to adapt quality assurance system, such as ISO series, QS 9000 etc, from domestic or foreign certification institutes. Therefore it is very important for all the company to acquire QS 9000 certification. Three Big UㆍS automakers had developed the QS 9000 quality System for their suppliers to implement the ISO 9000 based quality system. To analysis the effects of QS 9000 Quality System for quality improvement of the suppliers data had been gathered on the certification activities through questionnaire and been analyzed by descriptive statistics.

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6-sigma Quality Management: Defining and Analyzing Causal Relationships 6-sigma Drivers, Action Competency, Management Performance - in the Manufacturing Sector - (6-sigma 품질경영 : 6시그마 정의와 추진환경 실천역량, 경영성과와의 인과관계에 관한 연구 -제조부문을 중심으로-)

  • Kim Gye-Soo
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.129-144
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    • 2004
  • The goal of this study is to stress the importance of 6sigma quality management in improving the inner capabilities of manufacturing and the performances of the company. Six Sigma is widely recognized today as a process improvement methodology that can cut costs and eliminate defects in manufacturing processes. In this exploratory analysis. a model is developed and tested to fit research model with the structural equation modeling analysis. In conclusion. 6sigma leadership and flexible organizational culture are the important drivers among 6sigma activities. IT management strategy is significantly related to 6sigma quality management. 6sigma quality management is significantly related to financial performance. In addition. customer satisfaction is significantly related to financial performance.

A Study on Implementation and Design of Web-based Q-Cost Management System : Part 2; Implementation (웹 기반의 품질코스트 관리시스템 구축 : 제2부; 시스템 구축)

  • Kim Yon-Soo;Chung Young-Bae
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.179-186
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    • 2004
  • The purpose of this study is to implement web-based quality cost management system to measure the performance of quality improvement activities in the business firms. Developed WQCMS(Web-based Q-Cost Management System) have ability to collect and analyze quality data generated from various different departments in the inside or outside of the enterprise without any limitations, if end-users are able to access wide area network. It provides the capability to integrate quality information from database and to generate various easy analysis reports to management's needs using built-in analysis tool modules with real-time. The proposed system was developed using Microsoft's .Net technology, ASP.NET and MS-SQL Server 2000. By web-enabling Q-cost management system, the effectiveness of the system management and utilization was realized by easiness of information integration and economical efficiency.

Value Chain Analysis of the Olive Flounder Paralichthys olivaceus Aquaculture Industry (넙치(Paralichthys olivaceus) 양식산업의 가치사슬 분석)

  • Nam Lee Kim;Hye Seong Kim;Do Hoon Kim;Nam Su Lee;Shin Kwon Kim;Byung Hwa Min
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.56 no.6
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    • pp.930-935
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    • 2023
  • This study aimed to analyze the structure of the value chain of the olive flounder aquaculture industry to increase the value of this industry. Based on the value chain theory, olive flounder aquaculture industry activities were classified as primary and support activities. The primary activities included seed production, fish production, producer distribution, consumer distribution, and consumption. The support activities were production infrastructure, organization and specialization, R&D, and government policy. A survey was conducted on the costs of seed and fish production in the primary activities to investigate the business structure, and the distribution structure was analyzed to examine distribution costs and margins. In the support activities, the recent trends in R&D and government policy were mainly examined, based on which, a measure to reduce costs and maximize profits was suggested. It is necessary to reduce costs across the production processes by improving seed quality and reducing labor, feed, and management costs, which are strongly associated with support activities. Therefore, lowering costs will be possible in the olive flounder aquaculture industry when R&D outcomes, such as species development, feed quality improvement, and aquaculture system development, are stably diffused and applied in tandem with government policy regarding the industry.

Introduction to Utilization Review (의료이용심사에 대한 소고)

  • Shin, Euichul
    • Quality Improvement in Health Care
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.75-83
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    • 2006
  • Background : Utilization review has been adopted as a vehicle for cost and utilization control of health care services. Its role was further stressed and expanded through the establishment of Health Insurance Review Agency in 2001. This article is to introduce concept, activities, and effect of utilization review based on the experiences of U.S. and to suggest important characteristics for ideal utilization review activities at the national level in Korea. Method : Twenty-five articles related with utilization review were reviewed after being selected through web site search through Med Line and Richis. Result : Utilization review was introduced mainly for health care expenditure control either by insurer, provider or the third parties under the pressure of increasing health care cost. It's activities can be categorized to prospective, concurrent and retrospective review according to the time of service provision. Based on most of studies, utilization review has been effective in controling rising health care cost and utilization. However it's effectiveness assumes a reimbursement structure of managed care like capitation payment. More worse, it is still unknown it's effectiveness on quality of care. Conclusion : Utilization review should be employed to increase the cost effectiveness of medical care by optimizing quality and patient's outcomes while also attempting to reduce the use of resources. So, it should consider outcomes before expenditures, check for both under and over-use, and construct an structure in which consumption is reduced equitably. Aggressive adoption of utilization review in Korean health care setting with fee-for-service reimbursement structure might not be a cost-effective approach before adoption of prospective payment system such as D.R.G. and capitation.

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Proposal of Public Data Quality Management Level Evaluation Domain Rule Mapping Model

  • Jeong, Ha-Na;Kim, Jae-Woong;Chung, Young-Suk
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.27 no.12
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    • pp.189-195
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    • 2022
  • The Korean government has made it a major national task to contribute to the revitalization of the creative economy, such as creating new industries and jobs, by encouraging the private opening and utilization of public data. The Korean government is promoting public data quality improvement through activities such as conducting public data quality management level evaluation for high-quality public data retention. However, there is a difference in diagnosis results depending on the understanding and data expertise of users of the public data quality diagnosis tool. Therefore, it is difficult to ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis results. This paper proposes a public data quality management level evaluation domain rule mapping model applicable to validation diagnosis among the data quality diagnosis standards. This increases the stability and accuracy of public data quality diagnosis.

A study on the effective approach model improvement of small group activity for active TQC application in korea (TQC활성화(活性化)를 위한 국내(國內) 소집단(小集團) 분임조(分任組) 활동(活動)의 현황문제점(現況問題點)과 개선방향(改善方向))

  • Sin, Yong-Baek
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.115-128
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    • 1991
  • In korea, since November 1982 these two small group actvity convension (QC circle convension and Factory Saemaul activity small group convension) has been united, many problem have been disclosed that are against the basic principle more or less. Worker's small group activity is essentially, a trouble shooting oriented voluntary small group within their working place to improve the surroundings creatively. In practice. however, many group are so typical and so impetuous of the material effect that it is worried to be inclined to outform rather than contents. Effective small group activities are presumed to be successful only with labor management cooperation on the basis of human-orient management philosophy. The small group activities are also prevalent in service sector. More derivative methods have been developed and more members are willingly participating in training programs. The small group which is basically a horizontal organization unit, promptes communication within the whole organization. In consideration of the social circumstances and traditions, the flexible model of the small group activities suitable to the corporate environment, will contribute industrial development.

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A Case Study on Quality Improvement of the Food Services for Patients - Focused on Satisfaction Offered Menu and Differentiated Service - (환자 급식서비스의 질 향상 사례 연구 - 메뉴 만족도와 차별화 중심으로 -)

  • 이승림;장유경
    • Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.225-232
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    • 2004
  • The objective of this study is to investigate how patients satisfaction are affected by satisfaction with the patient menu and differentiated service resulting from QI activities and to evaluate the efficiency of QI activities. In order to improve satisfaction with menus through QI activities, this study strengthened meal round, examined the quantity of food waste produced by patients, diversified one-dish menus and used seasonal food as much as possible to reflect patients ′tastes to the maximum. With regard to cooking, additionally, it strengthened sampling and standardized recipes to maintain the constancy of taste and cooking/seasoning. From July 2003, dining time was changed from 08 : 00 to 07 : 30 for breakfast and from 17 : 30 to 18 : 00 for dinner. Statistical data analyses were completed using the SPSS 11.0 program. The results can be summarized as follows: The goal of QI was to improve food service by raising the score of "Satisfaction with Offered Menus" from 3.49 before QI to 3.55 after QI and differentiating nutrition service at the VIP ward. The score of "Satisfaction with offered menus" after QI was 3.56, and services related to the VIP ward were 7 dishes per meal, meal round once per day and the use of a napkin for a spoon in setting the table. In addition a variety of dishes were used in order to heighten the visual effect. Among the 10 items included on the patient satisfaction questionnaire, 8 items showed higher scores before QI. "Taste of meals" (p < 0.05), "Satisfaction with offered menus" (p < 0.05), "Kindness of meal serving assistants" (p < 0.05) and "Cleanliness of clothes & features" (p <0.05) of VIP ward were significantly higher than those of a general ward.