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 ...

Let me share with you a scenario I have seen often -- way too often. Someone from the C-suite, like the CEO, makes a visit to a nearby facility that claims it is "lean by every measure." He is ...

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 ...

Researchers have examined whether lean processes can be used to improve wait times for surgical procedures in Veterans Affairs hospitals. This health system has come under increased media scrutiny ...

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 ...

The purpose of lean management is to sustain a lean production system. Without a lean management system, lean implementation often falters, sometimes fails, and virtually never delivers up to its long ...

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 ...

Eliminate waste in coal, gas, or nuclear power plant construction through a holistic application of lean principles. “Lean thinking” is a set of principles that work to eliminate waste and create new ...

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 ...

In a study published online by JAMA Surgery, Andrew C. Eppstein, M.D., of the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, and colleagues examined whether lean processes can be used to improve ...