2009 Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS) Facts
Author: Miller, Diane
Two-page PDF file from Virginia Mason gives a concise overview of lean methods in healthcare answering questions such as: Can car-making methods be adapted to health care? Why did Virginia Mason adopt TPS manufacturing principles? How does VMPS work? What are the benefits and results of VMPS?
The second page are examples and brief success stories from areas such as cancer treatment, endoscopy, nursing, pediatric clinics with benefits such as improved patient safety, fewer falls, cost savings, revenue enhancement through capacity increases, and creating more time for nurses to provide patient care.
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