Can we find a cure for the EHR (electronic health record) through lean optimization and the 5S? The EHR is a digital version of a patient's paper
Spaghetti Diagram: Eliminating the Redundancies of Flow
Untangling the twists and turns of workflow in a process can be frustrating. Have you ever tried to visualize the flow of a process, from start to
Andon System: What Does It Tell You?
What does your Andon System tell you? Typically, it is a manufacturing process that says there is something wrong and your attention is wrong. The
Olympic Gold and Six Sigma
Can you win Olympic Gold with Six Sigma? Are there similarities between an Olympic athlete and Six Sigma? A little half way through the Olympic Games
Lean Standard Work: Importance of Calendar White Space
Lean Standard Work has become a major component of most Lean systems. This is fundamentally a lean-principled way for managers at all levels to
Brainstorming: A Powerful Six Sigma Tool
Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas
Quality Awards Recognize Medical Center
Healthcare is an ever-evolving industry that is achieving significant results with quality initiatives. Leaders are learning from other industries the
Organizing For Success: Design Does Matter
Breaking Old Habits Organizing for success with Lean is a interesting proposition. The fact is, most organizational designs are poorly thought out
Veterans: Lean Six Sigma Skills Are In Demand
Ready to Transition? Veterans, are you ready to transition? That one single question strikes fear in the heart of more veterans than any other. Once