Q&A: Implementing Lean Principles in Health Care
CHICAGO — Less is more in health care operations. In reducing nonessential practices, health care organizations can greatly increase operational efficiency for both health care staff and patients by applying lean principles. Derived from the management philosophy of the Toyota Production System, lean principles are based on reducing wastes to improve overall customer value. The principles are increasing in popularity throughout various markets and have made their mark in the health care industry.
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