Tag: Standardized Work
Is There "Standard Work" for Clinical Care?
Marketplace: Better health care through better informationThis commentator points out some shocking waste in the healthcare system:Although cancer doctors work long hours, they still...
New Book, "Toyota Talent:" Out NOW
Toyota TalentUpdate 5/6/07: The book is now shipping from AmazonI had the pleasure of reading a pre-publication version of this new book from...
Just as Bad in Canada
globeandmail.com: Private sector health care: Think quality, regulationI don't think healthcare and quality is a "Private vs. Public" debate. As we'll inevitably have...
LeanBlog Power User Tip #1
In addition to my "Standard Work" for creating the blog, there are some good practices to share as a blog reader. Here's one.If...
Out of Step: What’s Important to Standardize?
Ironically enough, the drummers in this photo are out of step. One is forward with the left foot, one is forward with the...
Quick Changeover for American Airlines Center
Juggling act sets up rinkEven though I'm still a pretty die hard Red Wings fan, I live in Stars country now. Don't ask me...
What Will You Do Differently Today?
By Dan MarkovitzBack in October, Lifehacker ran a lengthy article on "personal kaizen." The thrust of the piece is how we can improve...
Standardizing the Standards
Hospitals try to reduce wristband code risksTo put this in manufacturing terms, imagine how you might have to change your process if your product...
Thoughts on Handwashing in Healthcare from David Mann
Some good discussion was raised in my original post, where I was thinking out loud about what Lean management methods you should use to...
100% is the Only Goal for Hospital Hand Hygiene
Ledger-Enquirer | 03/27/2007 | Campaign's goal is to reduce infections
To those who might have thought I overstated the situation with hand washing in hospitals,...
Training Within Industry Article
IndustryWeek : TWI Promotes Quick Training, Standard WorkHere's an article about the Training Within Industry program, a key foundation of the Toyota Production System.The...
Say "No" to Bad Drug Stores
The Blotter: ABC Report on Pharmacy ErrorsI first stumbled across this 20/20 report when I saw a preview on the ABC investigative reports video...
