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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Published in:	Jornal brasileiro de patologia e medicina laboratorial Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 33 - 38
Main Authors:	Quetz, Josiane S., Dantas, Italo F., Hirth, Carlos Gustavo, Brasil, Carlos G., Juaçaba, Sergio F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica; Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia; Sociedade Brasileira de Citopatologia 01-02-2015 Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
Subjects:	instituições de saúde instituto de câncer MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL organização e administração PATHOLOGY recursos humanos e serviços serviço hospitalar de patologia instituições de saúde health care facilities recursos humanos e serviços instituto de câncer organization and administration human resources institute of cancer serviço hospitalar de patologia organização e administração hospital's department of pathology
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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.
ISSN:	1676-2444 1678-4774
DOI:	10.5935/1676-2444.20150007