The Real Meaning of Lean Six Sigma

The true test of any improvement methodology or change effort is the extent to which the roll out is embraced by staff and transforms the feeling and work of your facility.  If our experience is any guide, employees want to feel like they are part of the solution and the principles of LSS have proven highly effective at harnessing staff commitment, while rapidly driving the kind of change that most…

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What is Value, really?

The term “value” is thrown around a lot in healthcare these days, as organizations adapt their care and business processes to new reimbursement models.   But Value (note the capital ‘V’) is far more than a criteria for maximizing reimbursement and is truly the underpinning of your competitiveness and long-term viability.  Below I will illustrate with a personal example that came to mind this morning and relate it to what your…

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