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Leveraging Lean in Medical Laboratories
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Leveraging Lean in Medical Laboratories

by Charles Protzman, Joyce Kerpchar, George Mayzell
December 2014
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
330 pages
13h 59m
English
Productivity Press
Content preview from Leveraging Lean in Medical Laboratories
167Putting It All Together
The best time to design a new layout is when a new building is designed, but most hospitals miss
this opportunity because either the hospital or the architect are not aware of Lean layout and work
station design principles. This oversight can cost hospitals millions a year in hidden costs.
It is recommended a budget or dedicated “funds” for potential layout or equipment improvements
be established and set aside, in the event they are required. If this is not done prior to the start of a
project, the approval process may delay the project timeline and, if the funds for the improvement
are not approved, it may impact t ...
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ISBN: 9781482234473