Download or read book Clinical 5S for Healthcare written by Akio Takahara and published by Enna Products Corporation. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ¬From the foremost leading Lean Health Care expert in 5S comes this brilliant, insightful book that will change your workplace forever. It is no secret that problem areas are abundant within the healthcare industry, but what if you could reduce or even eliminate these problems? By utilizing the Lean Kaizen tools that Mr. Takahara has cultivated and perfected in the healthcare industry, you will be able to do just that. Clinical 5S walks you through how to create a better functioning, less problematic workplace and provides you with the tools and methodology for success.“I hope from that bottom of my heart that you will be able to experience positive results such as eliminating medical malpractices, removing wastes in operation, and revitalizing the workplace by implementing Clinical 5S in your workplace.” - Akio Takahara By utilizing Clinical 5S you will see a change in the workplace that encourages creativity, leadership, and inter-departmental coordination from your entire staff. By discussing and eliminating factors such as the reasons human errors occur, excessive inventory, and the root causes of medical errors, your job will become more enjoyable, less wasteful, and infinitely more satisfying.Clinical 5S allows you to:¬ • Reduce Human Errors • Prevent Patient Accidents • Eliminate the Waste of Searching • Better Utilize Available Work Space • Increase Patient and Colleague Satisfaction The first half of this book is designed to explain the true meaning of, and practical methodologies for, 5S implementation. This is achieved by focusing on the principles that are essential for the development of 5S in the healthcare environment. The second half of the book illustrates a series of case studies of actual 5S implementations that have taken place at Takeda General Hospital under Mr. Takahara's direction. Mr. Takahara opens the door for greater understanding by providing you with examples, illustrations, photos, and templates to assist you in your own implementation process.