Lean in the OR is a collection of case histories and articles on applying Lean in the OR, written by two experienced Lean consultants. Topics covered include: 
 * Eliminating Waste in the OR * Managing Supplies and Materials * The Par Level Myth Exposed * Kanban Systems in the OR * Standard Work in the OR * Quick Changeover in the OR * Instrument Set Flow in the OR * Is the Invasive Center the Future? * Staff Engagement in the OR * Prioritizing Instrument Sets * Use of Checklists in the OR 
 The book is a 72-page easy read, based on actual Kaizen projects conducted by Leonardo Group Americas, and you'll find many ideas applicable to your OR or your Lean Hospital efforts.

Lean in the OR (Lean for Hospitals)

Medical Books

Leone, Gerard

Rahn, Richard

Administration & Medicine Economics

Flow Publishing

Quick Changeover refers to the ability to prepare an OR suite or patient room for the next procedure or patient, in the minimum time possible, without errors, and without rushing. Quick Changeover has been a core method in the world of manufacturing (it is also called SMED in that world), but the same basic approach can be applied to the changeover of an OR suite, a patient room, or any case where we need to improve asset utilization. This clear explanation of the Quick Changeover process will help your hospital get started on the right foot, with this fundamental and essential discipline. The following topics are included in this 100-page book: Chapter 1: The Benefits of OR Suite Quick Changeover Chapter 2: History of the Quick Changeover Method Chapter 3: Getting Ready for Quick Changeover Chapter 4: Separating Internal and External Steps Chapter 5: Converting Internal Steps to External Steps Chapter 6: Streamlining Changeover Work Flow Chapter 7: Quick Changeover and Supplies Management Chapter 8: Standard Work and Quick Changeover Chapter 9: Measuring OR Suite Changeover Performance Chapter 10: Case History: Revolution in the OR Chapter 11: Kaizen: Guidelines for Making it Happen

Quick Changeover in the OR (Lean for Hospitals)

One of the first steps in a Lean initiative is the development of several Value Stream Maps, flowcharts that document all of the processes required to deliver a product or service from start to finish. A hospital will have many different value streams that will need to be developed, including the work done in the OR. This readable book presents the Lean Roadmap for Value Stream Mapping in the OR, the steps needed to successfully complete a Value Stream Mapping project. Discussed are the steps to creating a Current State map, a Future State map, and a Master Plan to achieve the future state. Table of Contents Introduction to Value Stream Mapping Roadmap Chapter 1: Identify the Customer Chapter 2: Identify the Value Chapter 3: Identify the Processes Chapter 4: Draw the Process Relationships Chapter 5: Establish Process Times Chapter 6: Gather Process Ancillary Data Chapter 7: Identify Process Delays Chapter 8: Calculate Performance Metrics Chapter 9: Identify Sources of Waste Chapter 10: Brainstorm Solutions Chapter 11: Assign Solutions to Kaizen Events Chapter 12: Develop Kaizen Project Plan Chapter 13: Draw Future State VSM Chapter 14: Present Results Chapter 15: Epilogue

Value Stream Mapping in the OR (Lean for Hospitals)

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Lean in the OR (Lean for Hospitals)

Quick Changeover in the OR (Lean for Hospitals)

Value Stream Mapping in the OR (Lean for Hospitals)