The objective of this work is to improve the quality of patient care in the admission office service of the University Hospital Virgen del Rocío (HUVR) by standardizing and systematizing its ...
“Lean” methodology creates quality improvement and leadership capacity, which is currently missing in ambulatory care settings. Failure to create this capacity will minimize transformation efforts.
Benefits seen for work hours, without negatively impacting preparedness. (HealthDay News) — Surgical residency programs can improve working environments using Lean methodology, according to a study ...
A study published in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety examines the effectiveness of a Lean Six Sigma-based quality improvement program on timing of patient discharge. For the ...
To thrive even in times of economic tumult and supply chain disruptions, organizations need to be built from the top down with efficiency and quality in mind. Common problems such as shipping delays ...
On the face of it, standardization and improvement may be viewed as extreme opposites. We look at the benefits of standardization. Some standardization benefits are specific to lean. Breaking down ...
We have often discussed the question of whether the ability to successfully implement a successful lean initiative is something like being able to dunk a basketball or bench press 300 pounds: One can ...