Amazing Benefits of Lean Organization in HealthCare by Marie Miguel

In the 1940s, Toyota executives aimed to ameliorate their manufacturing processes, it led them to come up with the famous Toyota Production System. Also known as “Lean organization” it was used by different manufacturing industries across the globe as a methodology to curb inefficiency and improve the quality of their products and services. The goal of lean organization is deemed

#Control Your Blood Sugar Using #Lean #SixSigma

HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) A1C is the measure of the average blood glucose control over the past 3-4 months; the ideal range is <6.5%. Tests are conducted by a lab in conjunction with a health care provider. Blood Glucose Level Blood Glucose Level is the measure of the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood at the time of testing. They

Six Sigma methodology can improve ASC cash flow and patient satisfaction

The implementation of #SixSigma at General Electric played a well-publicized role in Jack Welch’s effort to lead it into the 21st century. In the first five years after it was implemented at GE, Six Sigma produced an estimated $12 billion in cost savings. While a simple concept at hand, Six Sigma must be implemented and understood thoroughly as a team to

Lean’s a Journey, Not a Sprint

Changes are driven by the  #people who actually work with #patients! NorthBay Healthcare’s Lean journey enters its fourth year next month.  It has been an uneven ride because of some personnel changes, and to some degree, my impatience. READ THE FULL NEWS