TL;DR: Standardized work, influenced by Toyota and Dr. Atul Gawande, is crucial for improving safety, quality, and efficiency in healthcare. It should be created by those who do the work, be flexible, and serve as a basis for continuous improvement. Standardization isn’t the goal but a tool for better outcomes. I’ve written about many of these ideas and themes in various blog posts before, but I wanted to consolidate my thoughts on the Lean concept … Continue reading Standardized Work in Lean Healthcare: Insights from Toyota and Dr. Atul Gawande