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Implementing the Lean 5S process improvement to boost efficiency and cost savings in hospital supply rooms.
- Source :
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Nursing . May2024, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p56-61. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- A strong link exists between adequate supply chain management and nurse efficiency and satisfaction. Implementing Lean methodology, specifically 5S process improvement, staff created a unit-based supply room that was clean, safe, and well organized which led to reduced waste, greater efficiency, and cost savings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COST control
*JOB involvement
*PROFESSIONALISM
*HUMAN services programs
*LABOR productivity
*HOSPITAL nursing staff
*MEDICAL supplies
*SUPPLY chains
*MEDICAL wastes
*HOSPITAL patients
*STRATEGIC planning
*ORGANIZATIONAL effectiveness
*MATERIALS management
*ROOMS
*COMMUNICATION
*MORALE
*QUALITY assurance
*PATIENT satisfaction
*HEALTH care rationing
*COVID-19 pandemic
*TIME
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03604039
- Volume :
- 54
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177021764
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NURSE.0001007648.07632.3b