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 ...

Editor's Note: This article is the second part of a two-part series that summarizes an executive roundtable discussion held at the Lean Learning Center. The first part is Lean Improvement Begins With ...

Implementation of a Lean primary care model can lead to decreased operating costs, as well as better physician productivity and patient satisfaction, according to a study published in American Journal ...

Financially strapped and under pressure to stretch strained resources, public school districts share many of the same challenges faced by other government departments to eliminate wasteful practices ...

Lean Six Sigma principles are used in a range of industries to improve process efficiency by eliminating waste and reducing defects. When applied correctly, these methodologies can lead to happier ...

As anyone who has been a public servant for more than a decade knows, improvement initiatives seem to come and go like the tide. Total Quality Management. Zero Defects. Six Sigma. Performance ...

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 ...

Like many hospitals across the country, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is implementing several patient safety and quality initiatives to improve the patient care experience. The hospital, which ...

Question: What offers the greatest opportunity to drive down the cost of a product or service and increase the value of the company? Answer: It's the application of lean principles across the entirety ...