Lean Can Address Burnout?
Why is it that the discussion of Lean so rarely becomes a discussion of how Lean can address the issues of burnout while reducing waste and improving value for patients? If Lean were presented with a more robust description and elucidation of its mechanisms that...
Burnout: Enemy of the Triple Aim
Burnout is the enemy of the Triple Aim. Some deny that it exists. Most press on with their work ignoring its symptoms in themselves and others. At times the impact can be disastrous for individuals and for practices. Burnout in clinicians often has an impact on...
Lean: Look Back, Look Forward
This time of the year is terrific for what we call “Hansei” or deep reflection in Lean. One of my greatest sources of continuing satisfaction for 2014 was my work with others to spread Lean thinking. Most of my work with Lean was done with Simpler, in concert with Dr....
Box 9: Discerning Healthcare’s Future
Is there much more to ponder than the past, the present and the future? I find it ironic that as a healthcare executive I gained a small reputation as a person who was always thinking about tomorrow, when in fact in an age-appropriate way, I spend much more time...Case Study – Elizabeth Mcarthy
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