Expert training for healthcare, with emphasis on the diagnostic laboratory.

Expert training for healthcare, with emphasis on the diagnostic laboratory.

Brainbuster Series

BBSLO Lecture: Waste in the Laboratory-Introduction to Lean

The identification and elimination of waste is the key concept of Lean. In this module, we will explain the 8 deadly wastes commonly encountered in the  laboratory to include: Defects Overproduction Waiting Non-utilized resource/talent Transportation Inventory Motion Excess processing Traditionally, non technical tasks and activities performed in the laboratory are not usually analyzed to determine their […]

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BBSLO Introduction: A description of the Waste Elimination Series

This series includes a bundle of 3 courses: 1) Introduction to Lean in the Diagnostic Laboratory, 2) Observation in the Diagnostic Laboratory and See and Ask “Why” and 3) A3 Scientific Method to Problem Solving.  In this series, we will understand the principles, methodology and tools of LEAN specific to your laboratory work processes and

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BBSLO Lecture: Introduction to Lean in the Diagnostic Medical Laboratory

Fundamentals of Lean and waste reduction. What is Lean? Lean means eliminating all non-value add tasks and activities though waste reduction tools and techniques so only value add processes remain. The value added processes within the laboratory are tasks the customer is willing to pay for so this means all non value add processes must

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Interactive Course Workshop

This course includes an Interactive Course Workshop: (click to view events) The objective of the interactive work shop is to explore the approach to lessons learned throughout the course and understand the adaptability to the live workplace environment. We will answer the questions as presented by the learner “What will I learn from this course and

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References and Further Reading

Introduction to Lean Ōno, T. (1988). Toyota production system: Beyond large-scale production. Cambridge, Mass: Productivity Press. SanjayBhasin, Peter Burcher, (2006) “Lean viewed as a philosophy”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 17 Issue: 1, pp.56-72, https://doi-org.proxy.lib.wayne.edu/10.1108/17410380610639506 James L. Bossert, Grace L. Duffy, R. Dan Reid and James J. Rooney. Quality Society for Quality Glossary.(2018) .J Clin Microbiol. 2014 Jun;52(6):1812-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00099-14. Epub2014 Feb 26.

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BBSOSLL Lecture: Principles 1-6-Lean Operational Strategy

In this module, we will review the 14 principles of the Toyota Way and discuss the 5 of the 8 principles specifically applicable to laboratory processes: Long Term Philosophy (important, but not necessarily considered operational) Create a continuous process flow Use the pull system Level out the workload Build a culture of continuous improvement by

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