Turner Healthcare Monitor Newsletter Winter 2013

Winter 2013 published by M NITOR Healthcare Steven Spear identified the Four Rules-in-Use that permeate processes in his 1999 book, “Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System. ” The four rules have since become known as the fundamental building... More

Winter 2013 published by M NITOR Healthcare Steven Spear identified the Four Rules-in-Use that permeate processes in his 1999 book, “Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System. ” The four rules have since become known as the fundamental building blocks for defining and optimizing the complex, multifaceted process steps that are inherent in today’s lean-led design: Rules of the Road Lean-Led Design is a systematic approach to healthcare architectural design that focuses on defining, developing and integrating safe, efficient, waste-free operational processes in order to create the most supportive, patient-focused physical environment possible. Lean healthcare delivery system. As more attention is given to healthcare architectural design to support Lean processes, the four rules are a logical platform for articulating the characteristics of a supportive Lean-Led Design Project. by Teresa Carpenter, RN Less