The positive ER post of the day…. here’s a nice video of a news story from the UK. The physician being interviewed does a good job of explaining Lean. “Accident and Emergency” is the UK term for “Emergency Room”

• Reducing wasted/unnecessary steps
• Better for the staff (more time on patient care)
• Better for the patient (more timely care that’s safer)

The negative ER post of the day is found here.

Other Posts That Might Add Value:

• Weekend Fun: Depiction of the Lack of Hospital “5S”
• "McDreamy" Fights the Blame Game on "Grey’s Anatomy"
• Lean at Windsor’s Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital
• President of Dartmouth College Endorses Lean for Healthcare
• CNN Video on Lean Methods and Infection Control

Tagged as: Doctor, Healthcare, Video