kare11.com :: KARE 11 TV – Auto concept drives Park Nicollet strategy
In the news once again, Park Nicollet Hospital in Minnesota is getting media attention for its lean efforts. They claim a $15 million savings over the past two years, although I'm glad to see this is not just a “cost cutting” exercise, they are focused on patient care improvements, using flow and value stream mapping concepts.
An earlier article on Park Nicollet.
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Also see the following book “Stop Rising Healthcare Costs Using Toyota Lean Production Methods” by Robert Chalice at http://www.qualitypress.asq.org/perl/catalog.cgi?item=H1255
It is a very good guide on how to implement LEAN in healthcare.
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