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Management Principles Applied in Medicine

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Health care has plenty of room for improvement. A large ballroom, to be exact.  New ways to provide solutions to the usual problems must be brought about to give a fresh perspective. The following concepts are usually applied in business management and in the military but can also be used in medical care. Health Advice…

O.O.D.A. Loop Health Applications

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

O.O.D.A. means Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. The OODA loop was developed by U.S.A.F. Colonel John Boyd, a fighter pilot, military strategist, and Pentagon consultant.  The OODA loop was initially used for air-to-air combat as part of the Energy-Maneuverability theory. It has been used in the military, sports, business, and litigation. We live in a…