Barbara L Hintzen, Scott J Knoer, Christie J Van Dyke, Brian S Milavitz
PURPOSE: The effect of lean process improvement on an inpatient university hospital pharmacy was evaluated. SUMMARY: The University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), Fairview, implemented lean techniques in its inpatient pharmacy to improve workflow, reduce waste, and achieve substantial cost savings. The sterile products area (SPA) and the inventory area were prospectively identified as locations for improvement due to their potential to realize cost savings...
November 15, 2009: American Journal of Health-system Pharmacy: AJHP