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Introduction to Lean
Lean is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement. • Key principles
– Value is in the eyes of the customer – Make value flow without interruptions
• Improve work flow • Standardize work processes
– Pursue perfection
• 7 wastes – Overproduction – Excess motion – Waiting – Inventory – Defect correction – Over processing – Lost creativity/talent
• Common Lean Tools
– Process Map
Title: Asthma Triage Process Map
Triage Nurse
Prim
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Phase: Initiation of Treatment
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Based on patient load, zone staffing
Primary Assessment (PASS)Low Acuity Data entry
Primary Assessment
Discussion of Patient
Order for Tx
Verbal request for Meds
High Acuity
Primary Assessment
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– Value Stream Map
– Spaghetti Diagram
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– Pareto Chart
– Fishbone Diagram
– Poka-‐Yoke (error proofing) http://www.thetoyotasystem.com/lean_inventions/poka_yoke-‐you-‐can%E2%80%99t-‐go-‐wrong.php
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The content included in this document is provided as a brief overview of Lean concepts. Numerous websites and texts are available that provide additional information about Lean. Christine M. Walsh-‐Kelly MD 5-‐19-‐2014
