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Lessons Learned
- Waste at the patient care level is primarily related to inefficient systems, wide variability in work processes, and "work around" culture
- Key to waste reduction is developing the capacity to recognize and eliminate waste— developed toolset
- Front line ownership & support of their role in problem solving is essential
- Leadership must help remove constraints so a range of solutions can be tested
- Culture change required to support the will to eliminate waste
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