Just like many organizations, even hospitals have started using lean in
their systems, which involves redesigning the system to reduce the waiting time
of patients and improving the quality of care given to them. While some might
find this as time-consuming, many doctors find this as an opportunity to deepen
their medical skills.
Dan Florizone, deputy minister of health and of lean from 2008 to 2013, and
now the deputy minister of education said, "We’ve ignited a fire in civil
service that we haven’t seen in decades." He said this after observing the
passionate involvement of lean in the healthcare sector. If every member of the
healthcare system from various functions work together, there can be better
lean improvements. When service and wastage are seen from a patient's point of
view, there can be improvements in patient care. Thus, it is not only important
to involve the members of the organization but, also the patients in the
improvement process.
You needn't spend too much time on reviewing a long list of projects to
accomplish. Just focus on the tasks in hand and on a few vital projects to
improve performance. Analyze what processes need the most attention immediately
and start working on them.
For assistance on how you can apply lean in your healthcare organization,
you can attend any of the lean summit
that takes place throughout the year across different locations
worldwide. For attending it in India, you can stay connected with www.leaninstitute.in to know the details of the Lean Summit that is going to take place
on 9th and 10th December 2015.
