Visual management in hospitals

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…lean hospitals in practice 2016

It is element of lean management philosophy

It is based on graphics, drawings, sound and light signals, which organize work space, when are placed in appropriate place. It put in order rooms and make new rules for users. It allows for fluent process, signalize about process steps and deviations, mistakes in order to quick response. An example for it can be horizontal signs that comunicates storage space for medical equipment or tapes that delineating place for stock.

What is it visual management?

Visual management tools/ hospitals5S methodology – tidy up

workplace Visual management- messages are presented by graphs

Source: own work

Purpose of visual management

• indication critical and important places in the process• correct process flow • quick reaction for critical situations• better flow communication by visualization • better self-control at the workplace • better process flow • shorter lead time

What are benefits for visual management in medical unit?

• Immediate reaction medical staff on emergencies

• Raise patients safety level

• Raise time dedicated for patient care

Does your hospital has implemented visual management?

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