17 moves, but if the move is uphill it is accepted by a certain probability, which decreases over time. The work by Swami and Gupta 18, 17] compares various heuristics and combinatorial algorithms. Their experiments suggest that iterative improvement is the best combinatorial optimization technique. Morzy, Matysiak, and Salza 11] improved the iterative improvement algorithm by maintaining a lis...

Point-of-care testing is a rapidly evolving yet complex field. As your POCT program grows, take the time to understand the regulations, as they are important to ensuring patient safety. The regualtions established CLIA are designed to ensure consistent and reliable laboratory results that can accurately impact patient care. When beginning your look into POCY, first identify what labs can direct...

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This is the first in a series of articles about quality improvement tools and techniques. We explore common frameworks for improvement, including the model for improvement and its application to clinical audit, plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles and significant event analysis (SEA), examining the similarities and differences between these and providing examples of each.