It's all about Lean in hospitals these days, which is a great thing. In this article, Mr. Woods provides a great perspective in hospitals looking and acting more like manufacturing plants. Though the healthcare industry definitely has unique challenges, this does not mean they can't find cost and work efficiencies by looking at how they practice their art. Working with employees is the start. As the author points out, they see inefficiency everyday and are waiting for you to ask them to show it to them. This creates ownership within the employees and a mind sight of looking for cost savings. Mind you, the cost savings should not affect clinical outcomes. Lean is not about cutting corners; lean is about eliminating waste. The clinicians in hospitals know the difference between inefficiency and cutting corners very well. They experience both of these everyday. Often they will view a mandate from above as cutting corners, while they will view a self recognized lean practice as an efficiency gain. Mobile Aspects sees this positive spirit with our customers everyday. They are looking to become more efficient, eliminate duplicative paperwork and recording, drive hospitals to deliver better care. It takes the leaders of the hospitals and the departments to ask their 'boots on the ground' employees to provide feedback on possibilities of efficiency gains. Once you start the practice, you will see the benefit will be the gift that keeps on giving. http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/page-1/FIN-268656/3-Hidden-Hospital-Costsav...
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