Lean efficiency case studies
Increasing theatre throughput and reducing waiting times'We are very pleased with the results achieved from our Lean in healthcare interventions to date and are confident that we can sustain the progress we have made over the long term.” Tony Chambers, Operations Director, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh, NHS Trust Long waiting lists and slow theatre throughput at Wrightington hospital were evidenced by sub-optimal theatre utilisation and lengthy processes. Through lean in healthcare mapping and processes significant improvements were made with emerging results suggesting an increase in day of operations admissions from 5% to 75% and a 25% increase in patient throughput. Read more |
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Using lean to lead organisational transformation'The team was enthusiastic, there was a fantastic response culture from the rest of the business, it was a great opportunity for real shop-floor participation and it got results.' Mike Davies, Director, Silentnight Beds The Consultancy Company was asked to facilitate and provide ongoing support to the manufacturing area, building on previous lean improvement activities. The Rapid Improvement Event yielded 15% productivity gains and led to savings of £100k per annum. Read more |
Acute Stroke Service: Rapid Improvement Event 'We made changes that would have taken us years if we had tried to do it through our normal meeting processes. We really valued your down to earth approach.' Dr Mark O’Donnell, Consultant, Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospital NHS Trust |
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