Lean Management in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICU)

Lean management, originally developed in the manufac- turing sector, has been increasingly applied in healthcare settings, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Its principles focus on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing patient outcomes by optimizing work- flows and resource...

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Main Author: D. Galante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Journal 2020-12-01
Series:Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Journal (PACCJ)
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Online Access:http://www.anestesiarianimazione.com/PACCJ%202020/Lean%20Management%20in%20Pediatric%20Intensive%20Care%20Units%20.pdf
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Summary:Lean management, originally developed in the manufac- turing sector, has been increasingly applied in healthcare settings, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs). Its principles focus on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing patient outcomes by optimizing work- flows and resource utilization. In Pediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs), where complex care and high patient acu- ity are common, the application of Lean principles has the potential to significantly improve both the quality of care and operational performance.
ISSN:2281-8421