13Introduction to Lean
Potential for reduction of
inpatient LOS
Improvement in patient readiness resulting in
higher percentage of rst cases that start on
time
Increased capacity Signicantly reduce
or eliminate
expired materials
Increased physician and staff
satisfaction and morale
resulting in potential staff
retention benets
Quicker case build times, decrease in
equipment replacement and sharpening,
with resulting decrease in defects by count
(overall)
Quicker turnaround
of results—patient
safety
Increased physician and staff satisfaction
and morale resulting in potential staff
retention benets
Improved staff and
physician retention
Non-Tangible ROIs
Less searching by staff Level loading scheduling models Increased patient and
staff satisfaction ...