Preliminary results of Lean method implementation in a pathology lab from Northeastern Brazil
Oncologic care shows a growing and unmet demand, and requires the search for alternatives that allow the efficient use of limited resources, the building of autonomy, and the endeavour for continuous improvement of processes. In the present work, we present the implementation of Lean philosophy at a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
2015-02-01
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| Series: | Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442015000100033&lng=en&tlng=en |
| Summary: | Oncologic care shows a growing and unmet demand, and requires the search for alternatives that allow the efficient use of limited resources, the building of autonomy, and the endeavour for continuous improvement of processes. In the present work, we present the implementation of Lean philosophy at a pathology laboratory of an oncology hospital. Among the preliminary results, we highlight the redefinition of the dynamics of the staff, and the physical reorganization of the area. Such important changes culminated in an expressive reduction of lead time, even with a significant increase in the monthly load of exams. |
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| ISSN: | 1678-4774 |