Tag: Healthcare

Healthcare Improvement Through Lean, Leadership, and Learning

Healthcare improvement isn’t about working harder—it’s about better systems, better leadership, and a culture that supports learning and speaking up. This archive brings together blog posts, podcasts, and reflections on Lean healthcare, patient safety, quality improvement, leadership, and continuous improvement. Many of these posts draw on real hospital experiences and lessons from Deming, Toyota, and frontline healthcare teams, with a consistent emphasis on respect for people and learning from mistakes.

Second Lawsuit Filed In Hydraulic Fluid Mistake At Hospitals

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WRAL.com I've talked a little about using lean to prevent medical mistakes. This mistake, someone using hydraulic fluid to clean surgical instruments, is mind...

Park Nicollet: National Leader in Applying ‘Lean Production’ to Health Care

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Click for Article Another interesting example of "lean health care". I've had a chance to take a tour with the lean process improvement team at...
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