Quality Improvements How do we get there? Phyllis Meier, RN MA Project Manager Central Cancer Network
School’s of Thought Lean Thinking and Six Sigma
Lean The Toyota Production System
Kaizen and Gemba
Six Sigma
Process Variation
Approach Six SigmaLean
Comparison
Process Mapping
Excel
Microsoft Visio
Sarcoma Current State Process from Standards
Surgical, Treatment, and Follow-up Details
Comparison
Waste
Root Cause
Fishbone Problem or issue Materials Methods Machines People Environment Measurements The patient is the centre of this work
5 Whys
Change Models
Develop Solutions Clear Objective Listen and build on ideas Refrain from commenting on ideas Avoid Self-censorship
Standard Work Work Load Balancing
Visual Controls
Mistake Proofing Pull Systems
Change… Sweet as!!