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International Examples of Lean in Healthcare
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International Examples of Lean in Healthcare

by Elaine Mead, Cameron Stark, Maimie Thompson
December 2022
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
244 pages
8h 12m
English
Productivity Press
Content preview from International Examples of Lean in Healthcare

Chapter 2 Applying 5S in Healthcare

Murdina Campbell

DOI: 10.4324/9780429346958-2

Contents

Aims

Introduction

5S

Getting Started

Tools for 5S

5S Tags

Floor Markings

Shadow Boards

Signs

Labelling

Each Step of 5S

Sort

Sort Tips

Set in Order

Set in Order Tips

Sweep

Tips for the Sweep Stage

Standardise

Standardise Tips

Sustain

Tips for Sustaining 5S

Safety

Common Misconceptions about 5S

Kanban

Conclusion

Learning Points

Bibliography

Aims

  • Describe the reasons for the use of 5S in healthcare.
  • Explain the steps used in 5S.
  • Appreciate the importance of teamwork and staff engagement.
  • Identify the importance of process and local context.
  • Locate 5S in the broad context of Lean transformation.

Introduction

5S is a core Lean technique and is ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781000806465