TY - JOUR
T1 - Using lean process improvement to enhance safety and value in orthopaedic surgery
T2 - The case of spine surgery
AU - Sethi, Rajiv
AU - Yanamadala, Vijay
AU - Burton, Douglas C.
AU - Bess, Robert Shay
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2017 the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Lean methodology was developed in the manufacturing industry to increase output and decrease costs. These labor organization methods have become the mainstay of major manufacturing companies worldwide. Lean methods involve continuous process improvement through the systematic elimination of waste, prevention of mistakes, and empowerment of workers to makechanges. Because of the profit and productivity gains made in the manufacturing arena using lean methods, several healthcare organizations have adopted lean methodologies for patient care. Lean methods have now been implemented in many areas of health care. In orthopaedic surgery, lean methods have been applied to reduce complication rates and create a culture of continuous improvement. A step-by-step guide based on our experience can help surgeons use lean methods in practice. Surgeons and hospital centers well versed in lean methodology will be poised to reduce complications, improve patient outcomes, and optimize cost/benefit ratios for patient care.
AB - Lean methodology was developed in the manufacturing industry to increase output and decrease costs. These labor organization methods have become the mainstay of major manufacturing companies worldwide. Lean methods involve continuous process improvement through the systematic elimination of waste, prevention of mistakes, and empowerment of workers to makechanges. Because of the profit and productivity gains made in the manufacturing arena using lean methods, several healthcare organizations have adopted lean methodologies for patient care. Lean methods have now been implemented in many areas of health care. In orthopaedic surgery, lean methods have been applied to reduce complication rates and create a culture of continuous improvement. A step-by-step guide based on our experience can help surgeons use lean methods in practice. Surgeons and hospital centers well versed in lean methodology will be poised to reduce complications, improve patient outcomes, and optimize cost/benefit ratios for patient care.
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U2 - 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00030
DO - 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00030
M3 - Review article
C2 - 29059115
AN - SCOPUS:85040994257
SN - 1067-151X
VL - 25
SP - e244-e250
JO - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
IS - 11
ER -