1. Visual management in hospitals
…lean hospitals in practice 2016
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2. What is it visual management?
It is element of lean management philosophy It is based on graphics, drawings, sound and light signals, which organize work space, when are placed in appropriate place. It put in order rooms and make new rules for users. It allows for fluent process, signalize about process steps and deviations, mistakes in order to quick response. An example for it can be horizontal signs that comunicates storage space for medical equipment or tapes that delineating place for stock.
What is it visual management?

3. Visual management tools/ hospitals
5S methodology – tidy up workplace
Visual management- messages are presented by graphs
Source: own work

4. Purpose of visual management
indication critical and important places in the process
correct process flow
quick reaction for critical situations
better flow communication by visualization
better self-control at the workplace
better process flow
shorter lead time

5. What are benefits for visual management in medical unit?
Immediate reaction medical staff on emergencies
Raise patients safety level
Raise time dedicated for patient care

6. Does your hospital has implemented
visual management?
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