Difficulties for Lean in Public Sector Hospitals.

I have recently visited a public sector hospital in Mexico and it give the impression we can not reach the same Lean approach than a private hospital since there are different interesting (such as…Continue

Tags: Hospitalization, Management, Bed, Stay, Patient

Started by Daniel San in General Discussion Jun 19, 2012.

Arm band issue pg.149 7 Replies

Hello, Anyone in the group has worked on this same issue?We are experiencing long delays in our nursing units because the ED registrationarea has the printer for the arm bands. This is an issue for…Continue

Started by Ricardo Castillo in General Discussion. Last reply by Mark Graban Jun 30, 2011.

Defining "value" in patient care 12 Replies

Dear Readers:One thing I've heard some debate about is the definitions of "value" for patient care activities. There's usually no controversy over direct treatment -- giving an injection, performing…Continue

Tags: waste, value, care, patient

Started by Mark Graban in Chapter 3 Discussion. Last reply by Amiel Handelsman Mar 31, 2010.

Chapter 3, page 50 “Waste of Talent”. 1 Reply

Eight waste: underutilized potential and intellect.Many skilled Lean leaders we’ve spoken to have expressed frustration and disappointment with moving their career to the healthcare industry.Most…Continue

Started by Jim Baran in Chapter 3 Discussion. Last reply by Dean C. Bliss Mar 22, 2010.