Lean Practitioner for Healthcare 

Course Description

Many courses teach Lean concepts but leave out the necessary skills for aligning Lean activities with patient needs and strategic objectives, solving real process problems and continuously improving clinical operations. The Lean Practitioner course for healthcare moves beyond knowledge into the realm of application—teaching you a blend of basic and intermediate techniques that you can apply in improving patient care and overall operational efficiencies in clinical and office environments.
Participants will attend a 4-day in-person session and blend this learning with 1-year access to Lean Methods' state-of-the-art online Lean Concepts and Tools.
Location: Denver, CO or Amelia Island, FL

Delivery Mode: 
In Person
Methodology: 
Lean
Duration: 
4 days
CEU Credits: 
3.2

$3,750.00

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Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply Lean principles to improve efficiency and patient care in the healthcare industry.
  • Identify and eliminate waste in healthcare processes using Lean methodologies.
  • Participate in an Emergency Department simulation to apply Lean principles and draw parallels with real-life work situations.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and measure the impact of Lean initiatives on service delivery and patient satisfaction.
  • Develop problem-solving skills to address common healthcare challenges using Lean techniques.

Pre-requisites

None

Who Should Attend?

  • Healthcare professionals and hospital administrators seeking efficiency and patient care enhancements.
  • Health policy makers, medical students, or residents interested in Lean methodologies in healthcare.
  • Quality assurance personnel in healthcare striving to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction.
  • Individuals involved in healthcare operations who want to tackle common challenges.
  • Professionals from industries with significant ties to healthcare, such as insurance, will also find this course beneficial in understanding and improving healthcare operational efficiency.

Certification

In order to receive certification, participants must actively participate in all four days of training and pass Lean Methods Group’s Lean Concepts and Tools exam.

To be eligible to obtain CEUs

Participants must attend all instructor-led sessions and fully contribute to all instructional activities.

What is a Lean Practitioner?

The Lean for Healthcare course is an application-focused program designed to equip healthcare professionals with both basic and intermediate techniques. It provides a comprehensive insight into Lean principles, methods, and tools, all tailored specifically for the healthcare sector.

 The course's primary objective is to prepare healthcare professionals to implement Lean tools and methods autonomously within their respective departments. It achieves this through a blend of classroom training, which includes lectures and simulation exercises. This unique approach allows hospital staff to explore and enhance their work area processes, ultimately benefiting both patients and medical staff.

 Every Lean principle is examined thoroughly via real-life examples and hands-on applications, showcasing successful Lean implementations in healthcare settings. This comprehensive exploration empowers participants to independently apply Lean methods and tools within their own departments, fostering continual improvement.

 The course is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET), reflecting its quality and adherence to international standards. The course's practical focus and industry-recognized accreditation make it a valuable learning experience for anyone seeking to enhance productivity and efficiency within the healthcare sector.

11.5 PDUs are available for this course. 

Lean Overview
  • Waste
  • Value
Value Stream Mapping
  • Current State
  • Future State
Establish Flow
  • Implement Pull
  • Strive for Perfection
Kaizen SCORE
  • Value Stream Assessment
Deployment Sustainment Cycle
  • Daily management

Interactive ED simulations are used during class so participants will learn to identify the 8 types of waste, understand the five principles of lean, and apply the concepts and tools in a healthcare-related environment.

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Lean Methods Group reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule courses and to change instructors. We will do our best to ensure you are aware of changes 6 weeks prior to the course start date. Please be advised that in the event of a course cancellation, Lean Methods Group is not responsible for airfare penalties or other travel related expenses you may incur.

While we recognize the need to cancel due to unforeseen events, we kindly ask that you consider the other students in this course when cancelling your enrollment. We ask for 6-weeks advance notice so that we may fill your spot and ensure a fun class for the other students.

  • Requests for cancellations/transfers received at least 6 weeks before the start of the course receive a full refund/transfer to another workshop
  • Requests received within 4 weeks of the course shall receive a 50% refund.
  • After the course starts, there are no refunds or transfers.
  • Registrants who fail to attend without advance notice are liable for the entire course fee.
  • We can transfer your course fees to another Lean Methods e-learning or instructor-led course of your choice.

You must successfully complete the entire course or program before IACET CEUs, PDUs and a Certificate of Completion can be awarded.