BSNS 416 - Healthcare Lean Process Improvements

3 hours
Students will learn the purpose and basics of value stream mapping, be able to create a flow map of a product or process, identify what is value added vs. non value added, identify and prioritize the opportunities for improvements. Students will learn that value stream maps are used to drive improvements and the importance of observation of process as well as obtaining staff input. They will learn how to draw current state and future state maps and how to plan and implement them. Along with the Lean Facilitator, students will work on a project with a Lean Team at Riverside Medical Center where they will be able to apply Lean methodology to make improvements in an actual healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): BSNS 415, minimum Sophomore standing and approval of concentration coordinator. UG