Lean Program
Decreasing reimbursement and increasing costs have forced hospitals across the nation to improve operational efficiency. VHA Georgia offers a solution to member hospitals to accomplish this difficult task by using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lean Six Sigma employs tools and concepts to reduce process waste and variation while increasing quality and patient outcomes.
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- VHA Georgia’s Lean vision is defined by its members’ needs and goals. What differentiates VHA Georgia from other associations or consulting firms?
- Low-cost solution: VHA Georgia understands that hospitals are struggling to obtain a profitable operating margin. In service to our members, we provide services at a 30% - 50% discount when compared to other consulting firms.
- Custom engagements: No two hospitals are the same in regards to their Lean journey. Let VHA customize a solution for your organization based on your needs, culture, and Lean progress.
- Cultural transformation: VHA Georgia engages all levels of your organization to proactively address barriers and ensure teams are working together smoothly. We educate team members to identify opportunities and implement their own solutions, encouraging a lasting cultural transformation for continuous improvement.
- Sustainable change: Typical consultants struggle with implementing lasting change. VHA Georgia collaborates directly with your team to implement their thoughts and feedback into a sustainable solution.
“To meet and support our members regardless of where they are in their Lean journey”
- Lean Six Sigma Program Offerings
- Our Lean team offers a variety of services for members, ranging from project management to education on Lean concepts to networking.
- Consulting and Project Management: VHA Georgia offers multiple levels of support and custom engagements to its members to ensure each organization’s needs are met.
- Education and Certifications: By educating hospital teams directly, VHA Georgia ensures its members have adequate support to implement and sustain change.
- Lean Council: VHA Georgia will host four to six Lean Council meetings in 2012. Each Lean Council will coordinate with other VHA Georgia councils to maximize networking and member sharing. Councils that may coordinate with the Lean Council may include the Emergency Department Council, Performance Improvement and Quality Council, Radiology Council, Revenue Cycle and Managed Care Council, etc.
- Lean Conference: VHA Georgia hosts an annual Lean Conference with national experts to encourage member networking, educate Lean leaders, and share practical applications of Lean.
- Common Lean Six Sigma Projects
- Lean Six Sigma methodologies are used in industries across the world to improve efficiency and quality. On average, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects deliver an average savings of $250,000 to $500,000 per year and an average ROI (return-on-investment) ratio of at least 3:1 to greater than 10:1. Sample Lean Six Sigma projects in hospitals may focus on…
- increasing patient safety
- improving patient outcomes
- reducing costs
- maximizing revenue capture
- decreasing length of stay
- shortening wait times
- increasing process efficiency
- optimizing room utilization and throughput
- streamlining admissions
- identifying root causes
- Resources
- Upcoming Lean Six Sigma events:
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