Lean Healthcare

Profero knows how to implement Lean in Healthcare

Introduction

See how to cut costs, without affecting the quality of care. The concepts that have made Toyota a successful automobile manufacturer can also be applied to healthcare. Basic principles of value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, problem solving, teams and respect for people are fundamental to lean. This model can be applied to healthcare to increase quality, reduce waste and improve service delivery.

Highlights

Profero has extensive knowledge of how to apply lean principles to the many aspects of healthcare. We firmly believe you cannot take the exact same approach to apply lean in healthcare as you would in manufacturing. Many of the concepts are similar, but how you implement them is different. Our experts know the difference and can help you take the correct approach in your hospital, lab or clinic.

Benefits of Lean for Healthcare

Increased patient satisfaction
Reduced waste
Increased employee morale
Reduced errors
Increased quality of care
Reduced costs without reduced service
Better use of capital
Value Stream thinking

Profero Offerings

Lean Healthcare Overview
Lean Healthcare Workshop with simulation
Lean Healthcare Rapid Improvement (Kaizen) Events
Full Lean Healthcare Implementation
Lean Healthcare Coaching and Support

Additional References

Profero’s client featured in “Trimming the fat from lab processes” by Karen Lusky, CAP Today, May 2006
“Make Healthcare Lean” by Anthony Manos, Mark Sattler and George Alukal, Quality Progress July 2006