Background: The purpose of the study was to better understand the relationship of Lean implementation and patient satisfaction (HCAHPS) scores in acute care hospitals. Hospitals are under significant ...

I did a webinar for IndustryWeek late in 2012 titled “How To Implement Lean Manufacturing -- And Virtually Guarantee Failure.” Many who watched my webinar were surprised when I stated that the most ...

QUESTION: Does the view that leaders have of lean, (e.g., tactical cost cutting vs. strategic capability building) impact a lean implementation? If so, how? ANSWER: After devoting the first three ...

Lean, a quality improvement philosophy, can be applied successfully in healthcare to improve efficiency and quality, according to a report in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The report was written by John ...

Lean Six Sigma experts have detailed a 'light' version of the methodology for situations where full textbook implementation is not possible due to limited resources, lack of management support, or ...

Leadership is an essential building block for the successful implementation of Lean Thinking. This course describes leadership behaviors critical to the successful implementation of Lean in any ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Many approaches to improving value in our health system focus on specific issues involving care delivery models such as optimizing primary care, coordinating care transitions, facilitating the care of ...