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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
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more than three or four foot high ofces to encourage line of sight management (Figure 6.16). Use
modular furniture to facilitate ease of movement, cell or work area re-design and conguration. We
are seeing more organizations adapt to the use of modular furniture. Use clear glass for ofces to
encourage open door policies.
Guideline #5: Review layout and work station design for travel distance and “ergonomics,” limit
reaching, and have staff stand, if possible
Rationale: Travel and motion are non-value-added activities identied as “wastes.” They also
cause fatigue and impact your workforce, so whenev ...
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ISBN: 9781482234473